Worthy of Respect

Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.  Titus 2:2  NIV   Under tall spreading trees, a whole pack of dogs heralded his arrival.  He strolled casually from his office building towards the main house where his lunch was being served in a... Continue Reading →

Love What is Good

Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.  Titus 1:8   A boy was playing one day at a friend´s house.  There were other children there his age and a little toddler who could barely walk.  As they played in the backyard, this older boy... Continue Reading →

Persecuted

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,  2nd Timothy 3:12  NIV   The little girl was innocent and maybe a little naive.  Her parents had taught her to be a good and caring person.  So she was kind, sweet, and always did what the teacher asked. ... Continue Reading →

With Him

if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;  2nd Timothy 2:12  NIV   In an isolated ranch in Africa, a lion cub grew up around people.  He would play at with you on the lawn.  But as he grew into an adult lion, he had... Continue Reading →

How We Compete

Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules.  2nd Timothy 2:5  NIV   More than a dozen rowing boats set out to race across the Atlantic.  Only one team had failed to raise enough money to pay the race entry fee.  Two... Continue Reading →

Spirit Of

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.  2nd Timothy 1:7  NIV   New workers to a large resort complex on a mountain in the Malaysian jungle were given a tour around the buildings.  There were theme parks, casinos, shopping centers, restaurants, and... Continue Reading →

Fan Into Flames

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.  2nd Timothy 1:6  NIV   She was a cheerful and lively Spanish girl.  The day she started working in the park, an American boy noticed her.  It was impossible to... Continue Reading →

Godless Chatter

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge,  1st Timothy 6:20  NIV   After the worship song, the new pastor stepped up to the pulpit.  He gave a quick prayer that hearts would be opened to God and then... Continue Reading →

Truly Living

In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.  1st Timothy 6:19  NIV   There was a young man who went to work for one of the NBA teams.  When Christmas came around,... Continue Reading →

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 →

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