Man of God

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.  1st Timothy 6:11  NIV   On a visit to Amsterdam, a group of tourists walked down the street in the Red-Light District.  They had heard stories of this place but were still curious if it truly existed. ... 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 →

Law Is Good If

We know that the law is good if one uses it properly.  1st Timothy 1:8  NIV   The family had a rule.  Their day of worship was sacred.  They could not skip it, or push it off.  They would stop everything they normally did during the week to make that day special.  In the morning... Continue Reading →

Alarmed

Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.  2nd Thessalonians 2:3  NIV   Three friends sat on the peak of a mountain of sand somewhere in the desert of Nevada.  The sun had... Continue Reading →

Worthy of the Kingdom

All this is evidence that God's judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.  2nd Thessalonians 1:5  NIV   It was not because he was a Christian that he was persecuted.  He just worked for a cruel boss.  But every day... Continue Reading →

Devote to Prayer

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.  Colossians 4:2  NIV   Her children had grown up and moved out.  Her husband was gone a lot for work.  She worked as a secretary to pay the bills.  But she dedicated her time to prayer.  She prayed for her loved ones.  Her children did not attend... Continue Reading →

Riches of Mystery

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.  Colossians 1:27  NIV   The owner of the company was a billionaire.  One day one of his workers came to tell him that he was going to quit and... Continue Reading →

Blown Here and There

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming.  Ephesians 4:14  NIV   She came to talk to a friend because he was a Christian.  Her soul was... Continue Reading →

Put In Charge

So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith.  Galatians 3:24  NIV   A team of gymnasts set out on their yearly tour.  This year the man in charge was given a rookie that would test his patience.  The new recruit was not like any... Continue Reading →

Build Up Or Tear Down

This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority-- the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.  2nd Corinthians 13:10  NIV   Every chance the boy´s father had, he took... Continue Reading →

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