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In Everything Give Thanks

There is no more theologically-demanding instruction in the New Testament than we find in 1 Thessalonians 5:18: 18in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. By “theologically-demanding” I mean this command makes us think … Continue reading

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Make Your Requests Known, Philippians 4:6-7

Peace is available in the storm, not only in its breaking. Suffering produces desirable effects in our character, not just pain and wear. Continue reading

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