In verses 2 and 3, we'll explore some extreme words like "always" and "without ceasing" in light of Paul's burdens for the Thessalonians, as well as certain God-given character trains these men and women in Thessalonica were already beginning to show.  We'll also examine what it meant for Paul to be a father to the Thessalonians, the responsibilities of these new believers and the implication for us, today.