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DO NOT BE QUICK TEMPERED

“Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless--not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.” – … more

STRIVE TO BE BLAMELESS

“An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.” – Titus 1:6. In May … more

SEEKING PEACE

“To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.” – Titus 1:4. On November 4th, 1991, the Ronald Reagan presidential … more

THE HOPE OF ETERNAL LIFE

“a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time” – Titus 1:2. Mike Shannon is Professor of Preaching … more

El Shaddai – God Almighty (Part 2)

The universe was not created by chance.  It was created according to God’s design; His plan.  God’s plan included variety to confound those who chose not to accept Him but … more

DON’T BE A BURDEN

“nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you. We did this, not because we … more

BEWARE OF THE COUNTERFEIT

“The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs, and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who … more

God Is Just

“All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result, you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.’ – 2 … more

Pray Continually

“pray continually” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18. In his book “Praying Backwards: Transform Your Prayer Life by Beginning in Jesus' Name” author Bryan Chapell writes: … more

El Shaddai–God Almighty (Part 1)

The word “El” in the Hebrew means god.  “El” is the common name for all gods.  The addition of God’s defining characteristics added to the simple word … more

BE JOYFUL

“Be joyful always” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16. Kaufmann Kohler was a German-born Jewish American biblical scholar and critic, theologian, Reform rabbi, and contributing editor to … more

DO NOT BE IDLE

“And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:14. In 1720, at the age of 19 years old, … more

BE SELF-CONTROLLED

“But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:8. In an … more

OUR HOPE BEYOND THIS LIFE

“Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:13. On the subject of justice … more

LIVE A QUIET LIFE

“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you … more

Historic Grace

God has always been a God of Grace.  In addition, He will always be a God of Grace.  His grace is everlasting since grace is a characteristic of God.  He is not only gracious, He not … more

BE HOLY

“For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:7. To be holy means eliminating sin in our lives, as well as letting God fully dwell in us. … more

AVOID SEXUAL IMMORALITY

“It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality” – 1 Thessalonians 4:3. Gavin Tsuda is the Volunteer Director at New Hope Oahu in … more

May Your Love Increase

“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 3:12 In June 1994, 73-year-old Alvin … more

Resist Temptation

“For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was afraid that in some way the tempter might have tempted you and our efforts might have been … more
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