• They Need Your Prayers
    Topics: Church & Worship, Prayer   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:25

    How often do you pray for your pastor? We’ll get to know a man named Jerry who actually prays for his church leaders for one hour every day. Read More

  • One Vital Message
    Topics: Revival, Sin & Repentance   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9

    The book of Revelation begins with messages to seven churches. In most cases, God says, “I have this against you.” Read More

  • The Wrath Absorber
    Topics: Salvation & My New Identity   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:2

    If you feel guilt and shame today, you can be totally free. Hear a powerful presentation on grace and freedom. Read More

  • We Have Been Approved
    Topics: Salvation & My New Identity   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:2

    Most people grow up hearing that they’re supposed to “be good.” But this message is far different than the gospel. Read More

  • The Gospel in Your Daily Thoughts
    Topics: Salvation & My New Identity   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:2

    The conversations you have with yourself make a huge difference in your life. Carrie Gaul shows you how to continually tell yourself the gospel. Read More

  • A Yearning for Approval
    Topics: Salvation & My New Identity   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

    Deep in your heart, do you ever find yourself asking questions like this: Am I good enough? Do I have what it takes? What do people think of me? Read More

Chapter 1

  • Episode 1: Stay Awake
    Topics: God & Truth, Missional Living   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

    Discover that the whole world is waiting for Jesus to come back and be challenged with the question: are you awake? Read More

  • One Vital Message
    Topics: Revival, Sin & Repentance   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9

    The book of Revelation begins with messages to seven churches. In most cases, God says, “I have this against you.” Read More

  • They’re Watching You
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Missional Living   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7

    Have you ever realized that as a Christian, people are watching you? Not in a surveillance kind of way, but they’re noticing how you live. Read More

  • All in the Family
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Christian Growth   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4

    How does viewing other believers as your brothers and sisters in Christ change how you consider and interact with them? Read More

Chapter 2

  • The Needs of the Children
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Missional Living   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

    When it comes to ministry, we need to tailor it to where people are. Read More

  • A Different Kind of Encouragement
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Hope & Encouragement   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:12

    Encouragement doesn’t always mean telling people “nice” stuff to make them feel good. Sometimes it’s providing correction. Read More

  • A Serious Attitude
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Surrender   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

    When it comes to serving others in ministry, it’s important to be in tune with them and their individual needs. Read More

  • Up Close and Personal
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Missional Living   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17

    No, true ministry is relational; it’s up close and personal. Read More

  • The Reward for Our Service
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Christian Growth   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

    The people into whose lives we’ve invested and who have been touched and transformed by the gospel. They are our reward. They are what bring us joy. Read More

  • Portrait of a Godly Father
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Motherhood & Family, Relationships, Friendships & Mentoring   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12

    From a daughter's heart, Nancy shares some personal glimpses from her father's life. Read More

  • Motivation for Ministry
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Christian Growth   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

    When it comes to serving God, what’s your motivation? The answer matters to God. Read More

  • The Purpose of Ministry
    Topics: Women's Ministry   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

    It’s easy for people to drift and to think ministry is about us rather than the Lord. Nancy helps us make sure we’re serving for the right reasons. Read More

  • The Cost and Blessing of Servanthood
    Topics: Women's Ministry   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1 - 2 Thessalonians 2:20

    Do you ever feel like you’re pouring yourself out to others without getting anything back? Nancy talks about the rewards of being a servant. Read More

  • Episode 2: Work While We Wait
    Topics: God & Truth, Missional Living   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

    Erin Davis casts a vision for how to wait for Jesus' second return well. Read More

  • More Than the Gospel
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Missional Living   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8

    How has someone given of themselves in ministering to you? How can you do the same today for someone else? Read More

  • It’s All Ministry
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Missional Living   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9

    Are there any ways you’re neglecting your daily responsibilities in the name of ministry? Read More

  • A Yearning for Approval
    Topics: Salvation & My New Identity   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

    Deep in your heart, do you ever find yourself asking questions like this: Am I good enough? Do I have what it takes? What do people think of me? Read More

Chapter 3

  • A Necessary Part
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Suffering & Trials   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:3

    When we minister to others in any capacity, we need to know that at some point we will experience suffering. Read More

Chapter 4

  • Mind Your Own Business
    Portia Collins   Topics: Christian Growth   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11

    Have you ever been so invested in someone else’s business that you stopped tending to your own? Read More

  • Protecting Our Brothers
    Topics: Revival, Sin & Repentance   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

    Every day you are being offered a scam. Someone is trying to convince you to buy into his way of thinking about relationships. Read More

  • Control Your Own Body
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Christian Growth   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4

    We need to know what entices us to immorality and avoid it, and we also need to know what encourages us to be pure and activate it. Read More

  • Practice Well
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Grief & Death   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14

    One of these days, our earthly story will end, but when we turn the last page and put the book down, we’ll get to meet the Author face-to-face! Read More

  • Episode 3: More & More
    Topics: Christian Growth   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10

    Sanctification is a supernatural work of the Spirit. Day by day, moment by moment, God is changing you to be more like Him. Read More

  • Episode 4: Stay Hopeful
    Topics: Hope & Encouragement   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

    What will give us fortitude as we stand for Christ in a culture that is increasingly hostile? Jesus is coming back. Read More

  • The Wrath Absorber
    Topics: Salvation & My New Identity   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:2

    If you feel guilt and shame today, you can be totally free. Hear a powerful presentation on grace and freedom. Read More

  • We Have Been Approved
    Topics: Salvation & My New Identity   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:2

    Most people grow up hearing that they’re supposed to “be good.” But this message is far different than the gospel. Read More

  • The Gospel in Your Daily Thoughts
    Topics: Salvation & My New Identity   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:2

    The conversations you have with yourself make a huge difference in your life. Carrie Gaul shows you how to continually tell yourself the gospel. Read More

Chapter 5

  • How Do You Pray Without Ceasing?
    Topics: Prayer   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

    What does it mean to pray without ceasing? Find out how to stay connected with the Lord throughout your day. Read More

  • Take Your Prayer Life Out of the Box
    Dannah Gresh   Topics: Prayer   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

    Prayer is an ongoing conversation with God. He goes with you everywhere. So, why would you relegate your prayer life to one portion of the day? Read More

  • The Process of Sanctification
    Débora Cázarez de Rivera   Topics: Suffering & Trials   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

    God preserves us. He is totally and completely in favor of our being well both physically and spiritually. He has called us His own and will preserve us to the end. Read More

  • A Daily Opportunity
    Robyn McKelvy   Topics: Christian Growth   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

    We need to make sure that everything we do and say shows glory to Jesus. Read More

  • Build One Another Up
    Erin Davis   Topics: Hope & Encouragement   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

    Encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. Read More

  • Why We Need Each Other
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Christian Growth   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

    God has graciously given us His Spirit and His Church. And for us women, God has given us a community of other believing women for inspiration and support. Read More

  • Confronting Ingratitude
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Gratitude   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8

    Try this: confront ingratitude and cultivate a thankful spirit in your closest relationship. Read More

  • Episode 4: Stay Hopeful
    Topics: Hope & Encouragement   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

    What will give us fortitude as we stand for Christ in a culture that is increasingly hostile? Jesus is coming back. Read More

  • Episode 5: Wick Trimming 101
    Topics: God & Truth, Missional Living   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

    Jesus is coming back. It won’t be long now. Will your King find you awake and ready? Read More

  • Two Powerful Phrases
    Robyn McKelvy   Topics: Hope & Encouragement   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

    We need to be available to be what God has called us to be in that person’s life. Read More

  • They Need Your Prayers
    Topics: Church & Worship, Prayer   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:25

    How often do you pray for your pastor? We’ll get to know a man named Jerry who actually prays for his church leaders for one hour every day. Read More

  • Encouraging One Another
    Erin Davis   Topics: Hope & Encouragement   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

    In 1 Thessalonians 5:11 points us to the reason why we should take time to speak life-giving words to each other. Read More

  • Honoring Spiritual Leaders
    Topics: Church & Worship   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

    When your children aren’t getting along with each other, it can take up all of your time. Maybe your pastor feels the same way. Read More

  • Gratitude as a Reflex
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Gratitude   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

    Joni Eareckson Tada has inspired countless people with her joyful resilience in the face of extreme physical limitations. Read More

  • Moods and Attitudes
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Fear, Anxiety & Emotions   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

    God has promised to meet all our needs and give us grace to respond to the challenges and difficulties of every season. Read More

  • A Lifestyle of Prayer
    Kim Cash Tate   Topics: Prayer   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

    For each of us as believers, our prayer lives will look different. But one thing is commanded of us all—“pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17). Read More

  • Be a Comfort
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Forgiveness & Bitterness   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

    Scripture reminds us that affliction not only allows us to receive deep, rich comfort from God but gives us a basis from which to minister comfort to others. Read More

  • Root for the Home Team!
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Christian Growth   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

    Our ability to give humble, helpful critique and have it be well-received is in direct proportion to the effort we make to give the gift of encouragement. Read More

  • The Blessing of Thorns
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Gratitude   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

    May we learn to praise God and be thankful in everything. Read More

  • Needed Encouragement
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Hope & Encouragement   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

    Joy and blessing, satisfaction and fullness, come from one source alone. They are the byproduct of believing what God has said. Read More

  • The Perspective Gratitude Brings
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Gratitude   Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

    How can choosing to be thankful change your perspective on the hard things of life? Read More