In this letter to the Thessalonians, Paul explains his motivation for preaching to them, and his heart is sincere and for them. It is how our hearts should always be towards each other. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Thessalonians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The Thessalonians were from Macedonia and were a church facing persecution, but yet had strong faith, and were a church Paul greatly loved. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Thessalonians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul finished his letter to the Colossians with final instructions, and greetings to many interesting people. Above all we must devote ourselves to prayer. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

You are seated with Christ above, if you are found in him, that is. And while it seems you are here on Earth, spiritually you are also with him. We don't know how that works precisely, but there is a profound and wonderful power and truth to it. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In Jesus the complete fullness of God was found. Paul said "the fullness of the deity" dwelled in him in bodily form. Such an amazing thought. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Have you ever wondered what God looks like? You need to look at Jesus because in considering him, we learn about God. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In Philippi there were two women who didn't agree - Eudodia and Syntyche - and Paul tells them to have the same mind. But who will give in so that they agree? Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul considered all things to be nothing compared to knowing Jesus, and said he was going to "press on" to win the prize. Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There is a lot of talk about human rights in the world, and people demans their rights. Even people when arrested 'have the right to remain silent.' But Jesus didn't cling to His rights, and we are told to 'have the same attitude as Jesus.' Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul was only in Philippi for about one week, a very difficult and tumultuous week, but a church started in the house of Lydia and the first Christians were very eclectic. But what God started, he would finish, wrote Paul. Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.