In an era where communication is so advanced, it is ironic that we communicate so poorly. The end of 1 Thessalonians 2 lays out how Paul ministered to this early church. He gives us four principles necessary to effectively minister in God's household.

PAul's praise of the church in Thessalonica also includes praise for how they applied God's word. This young church first believed the Word of God and practiced the word of God. It is impossible to practice what you do not believe.

In Paul's defense of his ministry in Thessalonica, the apostle shows us how to disciple fellow believers: affectionately, tirelessly and with Christ at the center of life.

1 Thess. 2 is a defense of Paul's apostolic authority in a time where the fledgling church questioned his credentials. As he defends himself as a man of God, his message, his motives and his methods he also gives three keys essentials on how to proclaim the gospel of Christ.

Ps 26 reveals the heart of a King who comes very boldly into the presence of God because he is fully aware of the great measure of God's love.

Ps 26 reveals the heart of a King who comes very boldly into the presence of God because he is fully aware of the great measure of God's love.

The building of the temple required only the perfect stones. All others were rejected. In Matthew 21-42, Christ identifies himself as the rejected cornerstone by which the Church, the individual and society are made straight and level.

The building of the temple required only the perfect stones. All others were rejected. In Matthew 21:42, Christ identifies himself as the rejected cornerstone by which the Church, the individual and society are made straight and level.

David's Psalm to himself is a reminder of the reasons to praise God daily. Despite one's circumstances, the believer still has reason to praise God.

David's Psalm to himself is a reminder of the reasons to praise God daily. Despite one's circumstances, the believer still has reason to praise God.