Last week, we saw how Paul sought to encourage Timothy by aiming at his identity. Today, Paul will seek to shape Timothy’s attitude. Timothy was being intimidated by strong personalities and overwhelmed by difficult circumstances. Timothy needed courage. Where do… Read More
Fighting for Focus, part 4
We continue our theme of fighting for focus and today we will consider fighting for focus when we face difficulty in life. James gives us a backstage pass to understand four keys that will increase our trust in God during… Read More
Good Things About Bad Times, Part 4
Bad times in life are like a Swiss Army Knife – many uses from one source. The problem is that difficulty has a built-in, attention-robbing liability – we fixate on the bad and don’t look for the good. Today, Paul… Read More
Hard Is Not Hopeless
When life is hard, the mind is perplexed, persecution persists, sickness strikes, grief is heavy, the body is tired, emotions are high, spirits are low, and the flesh is weak – may we meditate on these Bible verses to help… Read More
The Father’s Will in the Son’s Pain
You could say that a person’s life is like a tube of toothpaste – when pressure is applied what is on the inside will be revealed. Likewise, in our passage today, we will consider the anguish that Jesus experiences reveals… Read More