Blogs – Page 3 – Thom Linders

A group of silhouetted people stand on a dark hillside watching a blazing, fiery light tear through storm clouds above them, revealing the outline of angelic wings — symbolizing Christ’s dramatic return in 2 Thessalonians.

He Will Come Again

Welcome back. Today we will talk about 2 Thessalonians. Rumors, Fear, and the Human Heart If you have ever worked for a large company, you

December 7, 2025

“A man standing on a rocky shoreline at sunrise, waves crashing around him while morning light breaks through clouds, symbolizing steadfast faith amid trials.”

Standing Firm in Faith

Welcome back. Today we will read 1 Thessalonians. They believe this is the earliest of Paul’s letters, which he wrote around AD 50–51, shortly after

December 6, 2025

“Middle-school boy sitting at his desk in a sunlit classroom, staring down with worry at a paper covered in doodled hearts. The scene reflects distraction, pressure, and the internal struggle between youthful temptation and responsibility.”

Fullness, Faith, Freedom, and Fairness

Welcome back, my friends. Today we will read the book of Colossians. I have always been an exceptional student. Not because I am smarter than

December 5, 2025

A man in ancient robes walks down a dusty city street at sunrise, surrounded by stray dogs near scattered trash, as a beam of golden light breaks through the clouds ahead of him.

Watch Out for the Dogs

Thank you for coming back. I know I wrote a lot yesterday, and I appreciate your patience as we turn to Philippians chapters 3 and

December 4, 2025

A bearded man in ancient clothing sits at a wooden desk inside a stone prison cell, writing on a scroll with a quill. Heavy chains rest on his shoulders. Behind him, large barred windows overlook a sunlit ancient city with domed buildings and distant mountains.

On Humility, Suffering, and the Path of Faith

Welcome back. It comforts me to know you are still reading with us. Today, we will reflect on Philippians chapters 1 and 2. As I

December 3, 2025

A lone armored figure stands in the middle of a modern city street at sunset, gazing up at a glowing cross in the sky as golden rays break through dramatic clouds, symbolizing faith and strength amid a decaying world.

Standing Firm in a Decaying World

Welcome back, my friends, and thank you for joining us as we read Ephesians chapters 4 through 6.There is much here we could write about,

December 2, 2025

winding desert road through Monument Valley at sunrise, leading toward a glowing cross on the horizon under a vast sky, symbolizing God’s grace and eternal plan.

Chosen by Grace

We now enter the last month of our Bible study. I hope you have grown from what I have shared. The research I put into

December 1, 2025

A rustic wooden table set in an orchard with a heavy burlap sack of oranges spilling out beside an open Bible turned to Galatians 5:22–23. Warm sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere.

Carrying the Weight

Our time together is precious to me—thank you for being part of this journey. Today, we finish reading Galatians 4–6. A Lesson from the Orchard

November 30, 2025

An artistic composition showing an ancient scroll on one side and a glowing cracked egg on the other, symbolizing the contrast between the Law and faith as discussed in Galatians 1–3.

Faith Before Law

As our time together this year draws toward a close, we face an age-old question: What came first—the chicken or the egg? Today, as we

November 29, 2025

Split-screen image contrasting Paul as a humble tentmaker with tools and fabric on one side, and eloquent false teachers standing on Corinthian steps on the other, symbolizing humility versus pride in ministry.

Strength in Weakness

Plain Speech, Powerful Gospel Thank you for joining us as we discuss 2 Corinthians 11–13. I am comforted by the words of Matthew Henry:“It is

November 28, 2025

Indigenous Mexican villagers in a rustic forest clearing offering food and a blanket to a traveler with a disability, symbolizing generosity and compassion despite poverty.

Lessons from Macedonia and Mexico

Generosity in Poverty Today, we read 2 Corinthians 8–10. Paul begins by recognizing the generosity of the churches in Macedonia—places like Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea

November 27, 2025

First-person view from a skier descending a snowy slope at sunset. Skis point downhill toward a golden horizon, flanked by pine forests and spectators near red safety netting. The scene evokes motion, vulnerability, and hope.

The Tent, the Deposit, and the “Therefore”

Fragile Frames and Fierce Faith Welcome back. Today, as we look at 2 Corinthians 5–7, I want to begin with a story. I’ve always loved

November 26, 2025

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