Blogs – Page 4 – Thom Linders

A person sits quietly on the edge of a bed facing a sunlit window, bathed in soft morning light. Another hand rests near an open book on the floor, suggesting quiet companionship and reflection. The room is serene, evoking themes of comfort, presence, and spiritual peace.

Comfort That Strengthens

Welcome back. We now enter the eighth book of the New Testament, 2 Corinthians, reading the first four chapters. The first thing that captured my

November 25, 2025

A vibrant desert hillside blooms with wildflowers under stormy skies, overlooking a city bathed in golden sunset light. Rain streaks through the clouds, symbolizing renewal and transformation.

Resurrection and Renewal:

Good morning. I hope this is a wonderful day for you. We are expecting rain—and in the desert southwest where I live, that is always

November 24, 2025

A congregation gathers in a sunlit church with vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. A preacher stands at the front, addressing attentive worshippers, while others participate in the service. The atmosphere is reverent and unified, reflecting joyful service and spiritual reflection.

Building Up the Body of Christ

Welcome back, my friends. Sometimes when I get excited about what I learn in my daily study, I get carried away. I explain things in

November 23, 2025

A preacher stands joyfully at a simple wooden pulpit with an open Bible, sunlight streaming through church windows, as a diverse congregation listens attentively in a humble yet radiant atmosphere.

Why Are We Here?

Work, Passion, and Calling I have had many jobs in my lifetime. When you begin a new one, you may feel fear or anxiety about

November 22, 2025

A man and woman stand hand in hand on an open Bible, facing a radiant cross that symbolizes Christ. They are dressed in white, bathed in golden light, representing purity, unity, and spiritual devotion.

Faithfulness in Marriage and in Christ

Good morning, I pray the Lord is blessing you as you have all blessed me by being here. Today, we will read 1 Corinthians chapters

November 21, 2025

A digital illustration of the ancient Greek city of Corinth showing a vibrant harbor filled with ships, a stone dock bustling with people, and a large temple complex, possibly the Acrocorinth or the Temple of Apollo, on a rocky hill overlooking the city.

Welcome One and All: A Visit to Corinth

Paul’s Visit and the Context of the Letter Paul had visited Corinth on his second missionary trip (Acts 18:1–18). In Acts, we hear of his

November 20, 2025

A group of people in ancient-style robes share bread and wine around a wooden table, bathed in warm sunlight, symbolizing unity and fellowship.

Stop Majoring in the Minors

Disputable Matters and Stumbling Blocks Welcome back; it is a blessing to know you have joined us again. Today, we will conclude the book of

November 19, 2025

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Grace, Grafting, and Gifts

Remembering Grace Thank you for continuing on this journey with us. Today, we will read Romans 11–13. Maybe it is the approaching holidays, but lately

November 18, 2025

A person sits at a wooden desk in warm light, writing in a notebook beside an open book, reflecting quiet focus and spiritual contemplation.

Faith in Frustration

Welcome back. It means a lot to me that you are reading this. It is discouraging to write to a silent computer. Are there people

November 17, 2025

A heavyset man stands in a dim stone room, gazing at a cross-shaped beam of light pouring through an open door he cannot fit through, surrounded by platters of food.

From Slavery to Freedom in Christ

Day Two in Rome Welcome to the second day of our journey through the book of Romans. Our travel itinerary is exciting—though I hope you

November 16, 2025

Paul, dressed in first-century robes, writes on a scroll at a wooden desk, overlooking ancient Rome through a window.

When God Lets Go

A Letter with Eternal Weight Welcome to the forty-fourth book of the Bible. If you’ve been reading only the New Testament with us, this is

November 15, 2025

A wooden sailing vessel battles towering waves in a violent storm, with two figures struggling to steer. Sunlight breaks through dark clouds, casting light on the chaos below.

Shipwrecks and Stillness: Trusting God in the Storm

The Seasons of Scripture The pages of Scripture pass by like the seasons. Just as fall suddenly becomes winter, we now reach the end of

November 14, 2025

Daily Devotionals