Encouraging People to Carry On
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Paul described his work among the Thessalonians as, “encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God.” But Paul and his colleagues also needed encouragement. In fact, everyone needs encouragement! So how do we encourage people who desperately…
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-1:10
Released on 16 May 2025
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