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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

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Serving Together through Prayer – Romans 15:30

As we pray for others who are serving the Lord, we join with them in their service. You may not be able to physically help. But you can pray.

Serving together through prayer

When an Advantage Is Not an Advantage – Romans 3:1–23

Is there an advantage growing up in a Christian home? Yes and no. It provides a good start. But you are still a sinner in need of salvation.

When an advantage is not an advantage

You Cannot Serve Two Masters – Luke 16:13-15

You cannot serve two masters. Some choose the things of this world. Others choose to serve God. You can do one or the other, but not both.

You Cannot Serve Two Masters

How Well Do You Use God’s Word? – Jeremiah 8:8

How well do you use God's word? Does it sit on a shelf collecting dust? Or do you invest the time with it to learn God's wisdom?

How well do you use God's word?

Crowned with Everlasting Joy – Isaiah 35:10

Those whom the Lord has rescued will enter into the heavenly Jerusalem with singing and their heads crowned with everlasting joy.

Crowned with Everlasting Joy

Pour Out Your Heart to God – Psalm 62:8

It is OK to pour out your heart to God. He already knows what's there, so you will not surprise him. And you can find comfort when you do.

Pour out your heart to God

A Chasing after the Wind – Ecclesiastes 2:11

We may collect much in this life, and accomplish great things. But it is all temporary. We should focus instead on what will last.

A chasing after the wind

Quenching the Spirit – 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Ignoring or rejecting God's message to us is one way of quenching the Spirit. Test the message and, if it is from God, then obey it.

Quenching the Spirit

Led Astray by Persuasive Words – Proverbs 7:21-23

Don't be led astray by the persuasive words of the Adulterous Woman, leading to death. Choose instead to listen to Lady Wisdom and find life.

Led Astray by Persuasive Words

Consider God’s Wonders – Job 37:14-18

When we stop to consider God's wonders in creation, it should humble us and draw us into worship. Creating a universe from nothing. Amazing!

Consider God's wonders

The Greatness of God – Job 35:5-8

How great is God? He is far above me. There is nothing I can do, either good or bad, that will change him. That is how great God is.

The greatness of God

God Speaks to Us in a Variety of Ways – Job 33:13-14

How does God speak to us? He may speak through the Bible, your spirit, other people, your circumstances, or any other way he chooses.

God Speaks to Us in a Variety of Ways