Shun evil companions.

Wrong advice from good---moral---even godly friends.

Our giving shouldn’t be thought of as payment for what we receive on a Sunday morning---but an expression of gratitude for God’s blessing---and confidence in His provision.

A big concern for parents is “What’s going to happen to my kids when I’m gone?”

Paul had the same concern about his spiritual children---especially the Ephesians

elders

Saying goodbye with no regrets.

Following the leading of the Holy Spirit.

• Reliving common experiences with someone is a sign of friendship---because it’s our shared experiences that bind us together.

• It was shared experiences that made such strong bonds between Paul and the churches he established.

Holidays can be hectic. While intended as times of celebration and refreshment---they often end up exhausting more than refreshing.

When the light shines the brightest---the forces of darkness come out of the shadows---and do everything they can to quench the light.

Helping Christians see the darkness in their lives and deal with it.