By Dr. Samuel Sarpiya (Quebec, Canada) 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 “…you faith is growing more and more…” Brethren generally consider it inappropriate to boast. But wait a minute grandparent have a tendency boast. Paul, also had a tendency to boast, as we see from some of his writings, but he is boasting about something that we
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By Ella Attelus (Church Secretary and Youth Leader at Miami Haitian Church of the Brethren(FL)) 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 “…give thanks in all circumstances…” “Wow, Is the virus really that serious? Do we really have to shut down?” “We have to stay home for 30 more days! No youth group, No graduation, virtual school, no senior
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By Joy Murray (Coordinator of Children, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Virlina District) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 “…let us be alert and self-controlled.” 1 Thessalonians was written to encourage a rather new congregation (possible around 2 years old). The “day of the Lord” that Paul talks about is Jesus’ second coming that He told them about
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By Andy Duffey (Pastor at the Antioch Church of the Brethren (VA)) 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “…we will be with the Lord forever…” Resurrection is complicated. Its about looking backwards (Jesus’ resurrection). It’s about looking forwards (Our own eternal resurrection). And it’s also about looking around. Resurrection is happening all around! When Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians,
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By Jason Haldeman (Minister of Faith Formation at the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren (PA)) 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 “…may the lord make your love increase and overflow…” In this section of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians, he is remembering those he had spent time with in Thessalonica. He writes to them about how he had
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By Gimbiya Kettering (Writer, Washington DC) 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 “Indeed you are our glory and joy.” To those followers of Christ, the ones who had known him as man walking, eating, and sleeping, the weeks between the Resurrection and Pentecost must have felt barren. Jesus is risen. But to those who had touched the miracle
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By Maddie Sweeny (Camp Emmaus Counselor (IL)) 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 “…encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God…” In this section of Paul’s letter to the people of the Thessalonian church he just finished thanking and praising the people for their good faith and has moved on to reminiscing on how he
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By Eric Landrum (Lead Pastor at the Lititz Church of the Brethren (PA)) 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 “…your faith in God has become known everywhere…” First impressions are a big deal. As Paul begins his letter (and likely one of his earliest letters) he is so grateful for the followers of Jesus in Thessalonica and the
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By Valarie Kline (Pastor at the Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren (IN) and district youth advisor in the Northern Indiana District) We know it’s important to pray, & many times we may think, “I’ll pray for that….later.” But, we need to be intentional about spending time in prayer. Setting aside a specific time to
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By Seth Hendricks (Pastor of Youth & Congregational Life at the Manchester Church of the Brethren) Colossians 2:8-23 “…the reality is found in Christ.” Friends, you do not need me to tell you what a unique time we are living in. I imagine we will be hearing and sharing stories, memories, etc…about this specific time