In the course of our Sunday morning Colossians series, we have come to a verse that shares with us an admonition regarding work. It is this:“Whatever you do, do it heartily as unto the Lord” (Colossians 3:23).This begs the question: How much time do you spend at work in a day, week, or month? How much time will you spend at work over a lifetime? If so much of your time over a lifetime will be spen...

“In everything give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).I suppose the most challenging part of this verse from the apostle Paul is found in the words, “In everything.”  This suggests even in the worst of things there are some things for which we should be thankful. This means, even in bad things, we are to look for a “Silver Lining” – some evidence of God’s blessings.We may be tempted to protest these ...