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PHall | September 8, 2021
Is My Heart Blameless Enough For Jesus to Return? – Growing Healthy Communities TEXT: “May he make your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. Amen.” (CSB’17 1 Thessalonians 3:13) DEVOTIONAL – I’m a pessimist. I’m also motivated by guilt. Divine threats […]
PHall | July 9, 2021
Praying 1 Thessalonians for a Healthy, Growing, Community – How Can I Thank God for You? (3:9) PRAYER: Oh Savior of mine and others. Thank you for people that bring me joy, not because of what they do for me; but because of what you did for them through me – you saved them. In […]
PHall | June 29, 2021
Praying 1 Thessalonians 3:8 for a healthy growing community – Waiting to Breathe Again PRAYER: You are the Patient One, God, waiting to send Jesus’ until more repent. I have loved ones that I repeatedly wait for also. It hurts to breathe, as I wait. May they turn to you again and stand firm. In […]
PHall | June 29, 2021
The reason why Paul can pray without ceasing and with full confidence concerning the Thessalonians is because they have been loved and elected by God. Let that immense reasoning settle in your own full confidence of salvation. What is incredible about this text is the revealing of the Human-Divine partnership. Within it, Paul shows us […]
PHall | June 21, 2021
1 Thessalonians 3:7 – How to Receive Stress Relief PRAYER: God in heaven, I am too focused on myself at times, even when my suffering is in serving You. May I realize today that You provide stress relief by showing me Your faithful family in Jesus. Amen. DEVOTIONAL: Do you have a story that sounds […]
PHall | June 13, 2021
A Challenge If you are looking for a sound building plan, consider the church example in 1 Thessalonians. Paul organized their strengths under 4 categories: • “We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your 1) work of faith, 2) labor of love, and 3) endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, […]
PHall | June 13, 2021
4 Truths We Can Know Do we “know” or do we “believe”? I have said, “I believe” and been criticized because we should “know”. Then others affirm, “No one can know, so we believe”. While 1 John is often and rightfully known for showing we can know our salvation status, I’m fascinated with 1 Thessalonians. […]
PHall | June 13, 2021
Good Memories PRAYER: Dear God, we know you recall all, but choose not to remember repented sins. Help my feeble self to focus on their good, and not my hurt. Help me concentrate on their good intentions, even when correcting me. Help me realize I am equally responsible in keeping friendships spiritually memorable. Through our […]
PHall | June 4, 2021
A Prayer Commentary on 1 Thessalonians – I’ve Got Good News and Bad News PRAYER: Oh God, there are those for whom I am concerned, as to their faithfulness to You, and divine love for others. Bring to me the relief of good news about their stand against the Tempter. Through the One who is […]
PHall | May 18, 2021
PRAYER: Dear God, I want to be like Timothy, a brother or sister, who is considered by others as trustworthy, who is your partner in your gospel, and.an encourager to others in faith. Amen. TEXT: “And we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you concerning […]