Everything

For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,  1st Timothy 4:4   The dog was mean.  He was a Bull Terrier and his name was Impi.  This meant warrior in some African languages.  He lived up to his name.  He did not like being petted,... Continue Reading →

Know the Truth

They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.  1st Timothy 4:3  NIV   They met at the beach.  Two families laid out their towels and began to enjoy the holiday.  The children played... Continue Reading →

Abandon Faith

The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.  1st Timothy 4:1  NIV   The preacher stood to give his talk that morning.  It could have been a moment of strengthening faith and of ushering souls closer to God.  But that morning,... Continue Reading →

Mystery of Godliness

Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.  1st Timothy 3:16  NIV   Two Landrovers stood under a large spreading tree near an African... Continue Reading →

Which Is the Church?

if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.  1st Timothy 3:15  NIV   His adopted family attended a large church in the city.  He was interested in knowing God and establishing a... Continue Reading →

Above Reproach

Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,  1st Timothy 3:2  NIV   The man was a pastor in a day and age of change.  His duty and responsibility were to nurture the hearts and faith of his congregation.  His wife was a... Continue Reading →

Dress Modestly

I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,  1st Timothy 2:9  NIV   She always wore the right clothes.  Her tops were buttoned up prudently to her neck.  Her skirts fell below the knees.  Her sleeves and even her dress never... Continue Reading →

One Mediator

For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,  1st Timothy 2:5  NIV   The woman could not sleep.  She kept hearing a voice in her head saying, “The Lamb of God.”  In desperation, she messaged her friend who she knew would be awake.  “What does this mean?”... Continue Reading →

To Save Sinners

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.  1st Timothy 1:15  NIV   A teenage girl sat on the floor outside of the elevators talking with her friend about life.  At that age, every decision and every sentiment are felt... Continue Reading →

Poured Out On Us

The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.  1st Timothy 1:14  NIV   It was the day they should have been in church.  They stopped the van at the head of a trail.  It was a short hike down to see... Continue Reading →

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