Pray without ceasing – Dr H Reflections

What a Friend! ∙

What a Friend! ∙ A real friend sticks closer than a brother. – Proverbs 18:24 John 15:15 I no longer call you slaves because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. A Life Shaped by Faith and Tragedy Joseph MedlicottContinue reading “What a Friend! ∙”

Serve Good ∙∙

Serve Good ∙∙ Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. – 1 Thessalonians 5:14 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 We urge you, brethren, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient withContinue reading “Serve Good ∙∙”

Effective Communication

Effective Communication Never stop praying. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Colossians 4:2-6 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaimContinue reading “Effective Communication”

Worthy of my praise ∙

Worthy of my praise ∙ Always be joyful. Never stop praying. In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Psalms 34:1-8 1 I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.2 I will boast only in the LORD; let allContinue reading “Worthy of my praise ∙”

Son of Encouragement ∙∙

Son of Encouragement ∙∙ There was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). – Acts 4:36 1 Thessalonians 5:11-18 11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage thoseContinue reading “Son of Encouragement ∙∙”