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In this passage, Paul talked about trials and temptations. Look specifically at 1 Thessalonians 3:3-5; what trials was the church facing? What temptations?
July 10 | Discovery
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Brown Called as President of DCHS
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Dr. Joel Brown has been called to serve as president of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society. He will begin his new role with DCHS on Sept. 1. He is replacing Rick Lowery, who is retiring.
Fire Destroys Iowa City Church Building (Plus Other News Briefs)
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The Iowa City Church building was destroyed in an early morning fire Saturday as a strong storm that produced lightning and caused flash flood warnings rolled through the area. . . . Plus briefs from Tonganoxie Christian Church, Casas por Cristo, Garfield Christian Church, and more.
July 3 | Labor Prompted by Love
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Christianity is not for the lazy. . . . The apostle Paul did not labor to achieve salvation; he labored because he had salvation.
July 3 | Application (‘Don’t Give Up on the Church’)
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How do you view the church? Unbelievers mock it or view it as a relic . . . Consumer Christians treat the church like a retail store . . . Celebrity-focused believers view the church as an entertainment venue . . .
July 3 | Discovery
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How many observations you can make about the relationship between Paul and the church in Thessalonica?
Resolve
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The Declaration of Independence spoke great words about freedom, but even greater words were spoken 2,000 years ago.
Roe v. Wade Has Been Overturned . . . What Now?
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With the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade on Friday, the church has a lot to consider. How will we love people with whom we disagree? How can we say we love babies and we love women? How can we share Jesus? How can we best serve our communities?