Faith Under Fire, Hope That Holds

Ep.1- 17 things learnt before I turnt 50 · Jan 21, 2026 · 18m

We walk through 1 Thessalonians 5 to build a simple, steady rule of life: refuse revenge, rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks, stay open to the Spirit while testing everything, and trust God to sanctify you fully. Personal updates, honest struggles, and a clear invitation to hope frame a practical path forward.

• background on Thessalonica as a diverse trade hub

• faith under pressure and hope in Christ’s return

• do not repay wrong for wrong

• rejoice, pray, and give thanks as daily habits

• do not quench the Spirit; test everything

• hold fast to good; reject every kind of evil

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