Category Archives: Thoughts on the Thessalonians

What Does It Mean to “Stand Fast”?

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Wayne Davies

I’ve been reading Paul’s letters lately. Here’s one of the most positive things he ever wrote to one of the churches he started: “Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us the good news of your faith … Continue reading →

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How to Know and Do God’s Will for Your Life

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Wayne Davies

I am thanking God today for this simple fact: He has made known His will for us. The will of God has been revealed in the Word of God: “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (1 Thessalonians … Continue reading →

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Two Ways to Please God Today

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Wayne Davies

Perhaps this may seem obvious, but the Bible is not silent about what it takes to please God. In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-14, Paul tells us what he did to live a life that brings God pleasure. Here we read of … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Says about Success and Failure

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Wayne Davies

How do you define success? And what does it take for you to view a project as a failure? The Apostle Paul helps us answer these questions. In 1 Thessalonians 2:1, he writes these words to the church that he, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Thessalonians (Part 1)

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Wayne Davies

There are many good ways to study the Bible. I’m a big fan of the inductive Bible study method. Kay Arthur has been teaching this approach for decades. I’ve read her book How to Study Your Bible several times. We … Continue reading →

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