In several places Paul tells his followers to trust his message because his very life is a testament to his faith. In today’s world, there are those we know and have known, whether they are friends or family, and because we know them, we trust them. Or do we? II Timothy 3:14 But as for [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Timothy’
You Can Trust Them
Posted in Lent, tagged belief, betrayal, faith, family, friends, friendship, love, Paul, Timothy, trust, truth, unbelief, way of Jesus on April 13, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Patience and the Word
Posted in Lent, tagged Bible, Christ, Holy Spirit, Jesus, love, patience, Paul, preaching, scripture, teaching, Timothy, Word, Word of God on April 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
While some folks may focus in on the correct/rebuke others portion of this verse, I’m much more drawn to the idea of talking, sharing with people with “great patience.” With patience as the umbrella, even a correction would be done with utmost concern and gentleness. That makes sense. II Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be [...]
Living the Life
Posted in Lent, tagged Holy Spirit, Jesus, life, new life, Paul, poor, river of life, sacrifice, Timothy, true life on April 10, 2011 | 2 Comments »
What does the Godly life look like? And why would it be, that a person who is following in the way of Jesus, living out righteous, faith, love and peace, why would that cause persecution? It’s another type of contradiction. II Timothy 3:12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ [...]
Who Are These People?
Posted in Lent, tagged evil, fear, Paul, Satan, self-seeking, sin, Timothy on April 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
When Paul describes “these people” with a long list of attributes, I think we forget that the list needs to hold together in its totality, not pointing fingers at folks who may demonstrate one or two or even a few similarities. This full list is someone wholly trapped. And apparently, the worst version of this [...]
Trap of the Devil
Posted in Lent, tagged devil, evil, faith, fellowship, koinonia, lost, love, Paul, Satan, Timothy, trust, way of Christ, way of Jesus on April 5, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Most of my understanding of the nature of God is downright murky; how much less my understanding of that opposite force/entity: the Devil? And yet, I see the consequences of evil everywhere, even prevalent. How do I still get trapped? II Timothy 2:25-26 You never know how or when God might sober them up with [...]
Pursue and Cultivate
Posted in Lent, tagged faith, God, Holy Spirit, love, Paul, peace, prayer of examen, Richard Foster, righteousness, Timothy on April 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It’s the verbs and they all say the same thing: persist, persevere, adhere, apply oneself, carry on, conduct, continue, cultivate, engage in, hold to, keep on, maintain, perform, ply, practice, proceed, prosecute, see through, tackle, work at . . . This is Christ-based engagement. II Timothy 2:22b . . . pursue righteousness, faith, love and [...]
Cleansed for a Noble Purpose
Posted in Lent, tagged gifts of the spirit, God, little things, Luke 16:10, meditation, Paul, practice, prayer, purpose, run the race, sacred other, servant, service, spiritual gifts, Timothy, way of Jesus on April 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Separating myself from “corrupting influences” is not so easy. It’s a matter of degree, that difference between good, better & best. In some areas, I have been successful and on occasion, I have been blessed and used in a powerful way but it’s an erratic arrangement. II Timothy 2:21 So whoever cleanses himself/herself [from what [...]
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