From the category archives:
Read II Timothy 4 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also [...]
Read II Timothy 3 “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare [...]
Read II Timothy 2 “Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” (II Timothy 2:3) Thoughts… I admire Paul’s attitude toward discomfort. Whether he was bring thrown in prison, beaten with rods, drifting at sea on a plank from the ship that had just wrecked, being kicked [...]
Read II Timothy 1 “Never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord.” (II Timothy 1:8) Thoughts… Why on earth would we ever be ashamed to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others? Yet often we are. We are afraid people will reject us. We worry that our [...]
Read I Timothy 6 “Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.” (I Timothy 6:17) Thoughts… I suppose this [...]
Read I Timothy 5 “Those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers.” (I Timothy 5:8) Thoughts… As we awaken to the headlines this morning, it looks as if the U.S. government will step in [...]
Read I Timothy 4 “Train yourself to be godly. Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7-8) Thoughts… I like the way The Message renders this verse: “Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, [...]
Ray Noah
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