In Everything, Give Thanks

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        Being thankful, for me, is the easiest of the three instructions. However, remembering to always give thanks is the trick. Just tonight, as I sat down to eat, with a lot on my mind, I had the first fork of food on my lips when I realized I hadn't given thanks - for my day, for my food, for anything.

Pray Without Ceasing

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        What does Paul mean, "pray without ceasing" in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NASB? At first, I found this a difficult concept to wrap my head around. I thought that if I was in constant prayer, I wouldn't have time to read a book, watch television or go to the movies. But upon further reflection and study, I'm not sure that's what Paul meant.

Rejoice Always

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        In this post, I want to discuss Paul's first instruction from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NASB - rejoice always. At first glance, this command seems easy enough. But if you don't understand what it means to rejoice - or to be joyful - you might think that Paul is telling us to stand around like grinning idiots. (But in light of recent news, would that even be so bad?) I still remember Bobby McFerrin's song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy". Man, did I get sick of listening to that song. But when you did (and I know you're humming it under your breath ;-) ), you couldn't help but smile a little bit.

Knowing God's Will

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         Do you know God's will?

         Has anyone ever suggested that you seek "the will of God"?
         What does it mean to understand God's will?