In times of leisure, nonessentials create conflict. In times of persecution, nonessentials disappear. The post 2 Thessalonians: The Day of the Lord, Part 1 appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Our real treasures last forever, get stored in heaven, and ultimately belong to God. The post Our Real Treasures appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Diligence means accepting each task given to us as a special assignment from the Lord and investing time and energy to complete it. The Lord will reward faithful excellence. The post Work Matters: The Parable of the Talents, Part 2 appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Work is a key part of God's agenda for His kingdom in the hearts of people. In redemption, Jesus redeems both the worker and his attitude toward work. How we work not only matters now, but it impacts eternity. The post Work Matters: The Parable of the Talents, Part 1 appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

We lie because we believe a lie about lying: that the benefits of the lie will outweigh the consequences. The more we are centered on God's Word, the more we will be able to discern the enemy's voice, and the more we will love truth. The post The Voice of the Enemy appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Step into the story of the disciples walking along the Road to Emmaus with the risen Jesus and ask yourself, do you really know Him? Are you walking with Him? Are you slow of heart to believe all that the prophets and writings said about the coming Messiah? Do you live in the hope that He is coming again? The post The Greatest Story Ever Told appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Do you live like you are a child of the King? Are you ready to ask Jesus to be the King of your life? The post The King Has Come appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

The letter to the Colossians ends with greetings and encouragement to others who are doing the work of ministry with Paul. Without these spiritual "soldiers" proclaiming the gospel and suffering for the kingdom of God, we would not be here as Christians today. The post Colossians, Part 10: Raising the Spiritual Bar appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Humility is far more powerful than pride and can break down the barriers that pride sets up. When we are wise unto salvation and humble about sharing the gospel with others, they will likely be more receptive to hearing the truth of what the gospel is and what it isn't. The post Colossians, Part 9: Be Wise and Be Humble appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

The Lord Jesus Christ is your ultimate master. Do everything as though you are doing it for Him, no matter who your earthly authority is at this time. The post Colossians, Part 8: The Gospel Transforms Slaves and Masters appeared first on Reston Bible Church.