For many of us, the separation and isolation through the shut-downs and regulations of COVID-19 have resulted in us being distracted, disengaged and even doubting whether Christianity and participation in a church is worth our time, effort and money. Scripture tells us that God often leads his people through times of testing and pruning designed to cut away those whose faith is dying or dead.

The Apostle Paul wrote  1 Thessalonians to a church that was facing this kind of test. Paul teaches how to have resilient faith through a time of trial. Over the next few weeks our journey through 1 Thessalonians will provide spiritual insight and wisdom needed to nurture a faith that thrives in COVID-19 rather than dies.