One of the hallmarks of the pastoral letters is the phrase “this is a trustworthy saying.” In this week’s passage, we see the third usage of this phrase. The first two occurred in 1:15 and 3:1. You can see it in 1 Timothy 4:9-10: While Paul states that this is a trustworthy saying, it’s rather…
4 Strategies For Making A Daily Routine Stick
This is part of the series How To Develop A Daily Routine. Check out more from the series! Creating a daily routine can be a incredibly helpful part of your life. But once you have a plan, sticking to that plan may be tougher than you think. All of us have our tragic stories of…
Coffee Break – 07.15.2013
Coffee, From Field To Cup – Growing up, I remember watching cartoon “documentaries” about different topics. Most of these were spoofs by Disney or Loony Tunes of real video shorts. This video reaches back into those days and takes a pseudo-retro look at how coffee makes it into my cup from the plantation. Pretty cool!…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-8
This week’s passage is one of the most encouraging sections of this letter. It reminds us that ministry to others, whether that is a paid staff position with a church, or volunteer ministry, is something that requires effort and practice. It requires training. Take a look at this week’s passage in 1 Timothy 4:6-8: Paul…
Think On These Things… Whatever Is Lovely
Philippians is one of my favorite letters in the New Testament, mainly because of the large amount of practical advice contained in these few short chapters. As Paul continues to list his instructions for our thought life, he adds a word that, at first glance, doesn’t seem to fit. He adds the word “lovely.” Lovely….
Teaching My Passion
Over the past few years, I’ve had a pretty solid relationship with and connection to the Creation Truth Foundation. So much so, in fact, that we actually considered joining the staff there, teaching the history and truth found in the early chapters of Genesis. Through CTF, I participated in a series of classes they offer…