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Contest – 2 Timothy 1:9-10

2 Timothy 1:9-10He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10 but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, whoContinue reading “Contest – 2 Timothy 1:9-10”

Contentment – 1 Timothy 6:19

1 Timothy 6:19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. Wealth management. I think too often we spend too much time on poverty management! At least that was my life forContinue reading “Contentment – 1 Timothy 6:19”

Wine – 1 Timothy 5:23

1 Timothy 5:23 Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses. Some people have problems in life caused by the use of substances that alter the person’s reality. It can be a really good brownie or methamphetamine. Both will alter your mood, one leading to theContinue reading “Wine – 1 Timothy 5:23”

Diets – 1 Timothy 4:4-5

1 Timothy 4:4-5 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. I am glad that I don’t need to eat a very restrictive diet. I can eat almost anything. I have even eaten scorpionsContinue reading “Diets – 1 Timothy 4:4-5”

Censorship – 1 Timothy 3:16

1 Timothy 3:16 Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. We live in a day of censorship. Facebook posts getContinue reading “Censorship – 1 Timothy 3:16”

Expressed Differences – 1 Timothy 2:8-10

1 Timothy 2:8-10 8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worshipContinue reading “Expressed Differences – 1 Timothy 2:8-10”

Sidetracked – 1 Timothy 1:18-19

1 Timothy 1:18-19 18 Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, 19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith. ItContinue reading “Sidetracked – 1 Timothy 1:18-19”

Work – 2 Thessalonians 3:10

2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.” It tire of seeing people with signs standing at street corners begging. Some have legitimate needs. Others do not. I recently have seen several with their pet dogs sitting withContinue reading “Work – 2 Thessalonians 3:10”

Pot Luck – 2 Thessalonians 2:14

2 Thessalonians 2:14 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. One thing I do miss about church is the Pot Luck dinners. That vast array of casseroles all laid out before you, So much food and so little time. But it wasContinue reading “Pot Luck – 2 Thessalonians 2:14”

Life GPS – 2 Thessalonians 1:11

2 Thessalonians 1:11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your ever desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. With modern GPS devices we have little excuse for getting lostContinue reading “Life GPS – 2 Thessalonians 1:11”