1 Timothy 1:15 I am thankful that God loves a sinner like me When it came to Christians, Paul was public enemy number one. No one persecuted God's people more fanatically than him. Yet even though Paul was intent on destroying God's church, when he accepted Jesus as his Savior, he received God's forgiveness and… Continue reading November 28th – 1 Timothy 1:15
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August 25th – 1 Timothy 2:1
1 Timothy 2:1 When someone we love hurts, our first instinct is to want to jump into action and fix the problem. Because their pain is our pain. And our world won’t be right again until theirs is. But what about those times when we can’t make things better? What do we do then? We… Continue reading August 25th – 1 Timothy 2:1
Commending A Crook – Luke 16
Luke 16 Jesus often taught earthly stories with heavenly meanings, called parables. And usually the stories He told were clear in meaning. But the parable of the “Unjust Steward” upon first glance appears to find the Lord commending a crook. For in it we find Jesus seemingly condoning the dishonesty of an unrighteous manger. Yet… Continue reading Commending A Crook – Luke 16
July 14th – 1 Timothy 4:7-8
1 Timothy 4:7-8 Too many times I have been guilty of not practicing due diligence when it comes to my relationship with God. I’ve been lax in giving it the time and nurturing it deserves. Because honestly, discipline is not my strong suit. Yet Paul advises us to diligently practice self control for the goal… Continue reading July 14th – 1 Timothy 4:7-8
March 14th – 1 Timothy 2:1-2
1 Timothy 2:1-2 Right now the world is in crisis. War in Ukraine, soaring fuel costs, and rising inflation, are but a few of the challenges we face. And that’s why now more than ever, we are called to be mighty prayer warriors! Soldiers on our knees filling the heavens with our petitions. Prayers for… Continue reading March 14th – 1 Timothy 2:1-2
December 30th – 1 Timothy 2:5
1 Timothy 2:5 Many celebrate Christmas around the world. Yet not all celebrate the reason for the season. The reason being the birth of the One, True God, who came in the flesh to save the world. This is the foundational belief of Christianity, and known to Israel as “the Shema.” The Shema is Israel’s… Continue reading December 30th – 1 Timothy 2:5
October 15th – 1 Timothy 4:12
1 Timothy 4:12 The world today is obsessed with youth. And instead of growing older being seen as a gift, our society fights it tooth and nail. But when it comes to wisdom, the young are usually dismissed for lack of experience. And this was the case for Timothy. As a young church leader, Timothy… Continue reading October 15th – 1 Timothy 4:12
April 30th – 1 Timothy 2:5
1 Timothy 2:5 Despite what the world tells us, there is only one God. And only one road to the living God, who is holy and righteous. And as such, there is absolutely no way we can stand before Him on our own without a mediator. Because of His amazing love, Jesus, the only begotten… Continue reading April 30th – 1 Timothy 2:5
November 12th – 1 Timothy 4:4
1 Timothy 4:4 Awhile back a friend of mine, who knows a bit about the Bible yet practices another faith, asked me about the book of Leviticus. He didn’t understand why I, as a Christian, didn’t follow the book’s rules forbidding certain foods. I explained that once we were under the Law, but now through… Continue reading November 12th – 1 Timothy 4:4
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