A Sincere Faith

There are so many things that can lead us into fear: broken relationships, suffering, loss of freedom, unanswered prayer. And yet God has given us a Spirit of Power, Love

Continue reading

Standard of Godliness

After expounding on godliness throughout the letter of 1 Timothy, the apostle Paul concludes with a final chapter describing how godliness applies to everyday living.

Continue reading

How We Treat Others

Continuing his instructions to Timothy, the apostle Paul teaches us how to treat others in the church, and perhaps it’s no surprise to hear that it boils down to interacting

Continue reading

The Mystery of Godliness

Paul continues his instructions to Timothy, telling him to pursue godliness. What does that mean for us, considering “we have set our hope on the living God, who is the

Continue reading

Requirements of Leaders

Leadership training is big business these days, but the apostle Paul has a set of criteria for leaders in the church that is just as counter-cultural in our day as

Continue reading

Introduction to Timothy

The apostle Paul wrote two letters to Timothy, his protégé. Timothy had travelled extensively with Paul, and had co-authored several of Paul’s other letters. Now Paul was giving instructions on

Continue reading

David & Goliath

Everybody surrounding David, friend and foe alike, saw someone small and totally out of place, not up to the job at all. But as 1 Samuel frequently remarks, the Lord

Continue reading

Fear, Faith and Prayer

What are you afraid of? At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reassured his followers that they need not fear, because their heavenly Father would care for them, just as

Continue reading