We Have Some Warnings to Follow

2 Timothy 2Part 3 Paul’s letter to his “son” Timothy is literally bursting with lessons and challenges for all of us, especially those of us who are in ministry. In 2 Timothy 2, he covers a plethora of areas and I have simplified them into five themes. The themes overlap each other throughout and are…

We have the Word to Give

2 Timothy 2 Part 2 Paul’s letter to his “son” Timothy is literally bursting with lessons and challenges for all of us, especially those of us who are in ministry. In 2 Timothy 2, he covers a plethora of areas and I have simplified them into five themes. The themes overlap each other throughout and…

We Have Work to Do

2 Timothy 2Paul’s letter to his “son” Timothy is literally bursting with lessons and challenges for all of us, especially those of us who are in ministry. In 2 Timothy 2, he covers a plethora of areas and I have simplified them into five themes. The themes overlap each other throughout and are general to…

How to be a Blessing to Others

In 2 Timothy 1:16-18 Paul praises the family of Onesiphorus for the blessing they, and especially Onesiphorus, had been to him. Have you noticed that in the busyness of our generation we seem to have less and less time to do anything?  We especially seem to have less time to be a blessing to others.…

It Broke My Heart

A few weeks ago a missionary did a presentation at our home church.  His presentation was enjoyable and helpful and one thing in particular “stood out” to me.  It was a phrase that he used twice.  He said it when he told of meeting a person who had never heard the name of Jesus Christ…

Washed Any Feet Lately?

Three truths about being a Servant This week I have been reading in 2 Peter and I have spent several days meditating in the first chapter and especially on the first four words:  “Simon Peter, a servant.” Interesting statement huh?  He mentions this before stating his apostleship!  That is interesting.  Furthermore, this is Simon Peter…