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A Special Reward for Service (2 Tim. 1:16-18)

Most of God’s blessings come even though we don’t deserve them. “There are, however, times when His blessing of us is because of something we’ve done. When we see those “becauses” in Scripture, we want (or should want) to do more of that. Here’s a “because” that’s mentioned often…”

I am the Resurrection

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness…” (2 Peter 3:9, NIV) Martha and Mary, whom we’ll meet in this Sunday’s sermon, might argue with this.  When their brother, Lazarus, was sick and dying, they sent word to Jesus who was on the other side of the Jordan.  Jesus waited […]

No Smiting Allowed (1 Tim. 5:1-2)

What do you do if a fellow Christian sins in a way that hurts you or others? The old word “smite” might come to mind, but it’s not allowed. There’s a much better way both to change them and to honor Christ…

Don’t Neglect Your Gift (1 Tim. 4:14-16)

God has placed particular portions of His richness in you … And He has carefully placed you in your family, among your friends, and in your world just where He wants your particular gifts to be used – just where they are needed … If you underestimate your capabilities or if you neglect them, much of the blessing God intends will be lost.

Good Shepherd, Bad Sheep

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1540397101335{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]”“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—” (John 10:14, NIV) Last week, we were introduced to one of the ongoing analogies the Scriptures use to describe us: sheep.  And I suggested, tongue-in-cheek, that maybe we’re called sheep because we’re so cute. And yet, I’m pretty […]

Written So That You Will Know (1 Tim. 3:14-15)

Opinions have at least three advantages over facts: [1] They are in endless supply.
[2] Everyone you know will give you theirs for free. [3] You can form your own with any combination of feelings, intuitions, rumors, or impressions.

God Is Listening—Tell Him What You Want (1 Tim. 2:1-3)

Much worry in our lives needs to be and can be replaced by prayer: “Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7).

Plastic Jesus?

“But there were also false prophets in Israel, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will cleverly teach destructive heresies and even deny the Master who bought them. In this way, they will bring sudden destruction on themselves. Many will follow their evil teaching and shameful immorality. And because of these teachers, […]

Knowledge and Faith (1 Tim. 1:13-15)

Our great need is not better understanding of creation, but fuller connection to the Creator in whom is all that is good and right and beautiful. Let’s decide not to allow ignorance or unbelief keep us from that.

Hold On a Little Longer (2 Thess. 3:5)

When the end of an arduous, uphill journey is still nowhere in sight, but the end of my strength is right before my face, it’s easy to feel hopeless and abandoned. I’ve found it helpful to remind myself of the answers I already know to two questions…

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