Paul expressed in last week’s passage just how joyful he was to see Timothy’s sincere faith. In this week’s passage, he expands on that comment, giving us a deeper glimpse into Timothy’s ministry. Take a look at the passage in 2 Timothy 1:6-7: This passage is an often quoted passage, focusing on the difference between the…
Book Review – You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado
Sometimes you read a book at exactly the right time that you need it. That was the case for me with Max Lucado’s newest book, You’ll Get Through This. My family has experienced a lot of upheaval over the past few months. We’ve moved across the country. We have family members facing serious debilitating illnesses….
Coffee Break – 01.13.2014
The Best Time For Your Coffee – Ever had a cup of coffee and it felt like the caffeine just didn’t kick in? That’s because our body actually has periods during the day when it absorbs and metabolizes caffeine more readily than others. This article from Neuroscience DC gives all the details. School Wasn’t Canceled…
Memorize Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5
True to form, Paul begins his second letter to Timothy with a brief statement of thanksgiving. This is fairly typical of Paul’s writings. He makes a point to bring thanksgiving to God to the table in everything he does. This letter is no different. You can see his statement of thankfulness in 2 Timothy 1:3-5:…
How To Stay Encouraged: Find Your Niche
Last month, I posted several articles about how to stay encouraged, especially in ministry. I had planned to finish the series before the holidays, but simply ran out of time. As a result, this last part of the series has been on my mind for quite a while. Perhaps the most practical way to stay…
Book Review – Five Points by John Piper
I have stated before that I’m not a big fan of John Piper. After reading another of his books, I can state with even more certainty that I’m not a big fan of John Piper. I recently received a copy of Piper’s book, Five Points, to read and review. This is Piper’s attempt at a…