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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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The Source of Eternal Salvation – Hebrews 5:8-10

Jesus, through his suffering on the cross, was perfected as our high priest. And became the source of eternal salvation for all who believe.

The Source of Eternal Salvation

Because the Days Are Evil – Ephesians 5:15-16

As believers, we are called to be careful in how we live our lives. The days are evil. So be wise and make the most of our opportunities.

Because the Days Are Evil

Willing to Be Considered a Fool – 2 Samuel 6:21-22

As you worship our Lord, do you do so with your whole being? And you willing to be considered a fool by those who do not understand?

Willing to Be Considered a Fool

What Do You Take Pride in? – Jeremiah 9:23-24

What do you take pride in? Your accomplishments and abilities? Or in what God has done, and is doing, in your life?

What Do You Take Pride in

Never Be Lacking in Zeal – Romans 12:11

This is an important reminder for those of us who have served the Lord for many years. Never be lacking in zeal. Keep your spiritual fervor.

Never Be Lacking in Zeal

As Iron Sharpens Iron – Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpens iron is true for knives. But it is also true for believers. We need to spend time together, sharpening one another.

As Iron Sharpens Iron

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – Psalm 139:13-14

I am fearfully and wonderfully made by God. So rather than wanting to be something else, I should embrace the me he has made.

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

How Sweet Are Your Words – Psalm 119:97, 103

How sweet are God's words to you? Do you mostly ignore it? Or do you delight in reading it and through it coming to better know our Lord?

How Sweet Are Your Words

Choose Your Friends Carefully – Proverbs 13:20

If you want to live a godly life in Christ, it is important for you to choose your friends carefully. Be careful of their influence.

choose your friends carefully

What Is the Bible? – Doctrine 401

The Bible is a collection of writings with human authors, but inspired by God, truthful in its teaching, and authoritative for the believer.

What is the Bible?

Gifted to Serve: Discipleship 301

Every believer within the body of Christ has been gifted to serve the body. Discover your giftedness and be faithful to your calling.

gifted to serve

Guard Your Heart – Proverbs 4:23

In this proverb, a father is instructing his son to guard his heart. To be careful about what he allows to influence his life and thoughts.

Guard your heart