Daily Devotional from 2 Timothy 3--Verse 14But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it. As Christians, we should never stop learning and growing in our faith. I love how Paul encourages Timothy to not only continue to learn, but to revisit the past and remember the truths he was taught from other believers. Like this passage says, it...  Read More

Daily Devotional from 2 Timothy 2—Verses 24-25And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.We’ve got to really lean into what the Holy Spirit is doing. Demetrius mentioned that in both sermons over the last two weeks. In...  Read More

Daily Devotional from 2 Timothy 1--Verse 6For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands…I recently started my very first fire (in a fire pit)! Now, I didn’t set up the logs or the kindling, that was done for me. All I needed to do was to give the fire the right environment. I lit the kindling and placed it in a good spot—-and…noth...  Read More

Daily Devotional from 1 Timothy 6--Verse 15b… he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of Lords.In this verse Paul is emphasizing the greatness of God. Throughout time, there have been kings and lords - some good and others tyrants.Some have gained their titles by birthright, others by battle or deception or murder - but not our benevolent King, who created the heavens ...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 126— Verse 6He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him. One of the things I love about our Lord is that he is close to the broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18). He weeps with those who weep. He feels compassion for us. Of every other world religion, and every other ‘god’ that has ever been worshipped, ...  Read More

Daily Devotional from 1 Timothy 5--Verse 14Give the adversary no occasion for slander. Paul encourages us, as representatives of the gospel, to consider living your life in such a way that doesn’t invite slander. You might choose to do something based on your preference or freedom, but Paul constantly reminds us to be thoughtful of what appearances may bring. As Christians, you will have your crit...  Read More

Daily Devotional from 1 Timothy 4--Verse 8For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. It’s not easy to train your body to do something. Whether it’s running, swimming, singing, dancing, or painting—new skills take a lot of effort and time. Sometimes it gets frustrating as we practice the sam...  Read More

Daily Devotional from 1 Timothy 3—Verses 14-15I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.There are a lot of solid instructions here for people who lead the church. As leaders, there are standards we are to live by. Godly ...  Read More

Daily Devotional from 1 Timothy 2--Verses 1-2First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.The heart of God for us is to love people well. The best way to love others well is to pray for them. It is very difficult to h...  Read More

Daily Devotional from 1 Timothy 1--Verse 5The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.What should be the motive of church leaders as they minister to the people in their church? Paul tells us in this verse. It is not to gain popularity or reputation, but to share God’s love with His children. This love comes from faith in God and a belief t...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Proverb 20— Verse 10Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the Lord. It’s interesting that this sentiment is repeated in verse 23. What it’s essentially saying is that God cares about integrity. He wants our actions to match our words. He wants who we are on the inside to match what we show on the outside; our private life to match our public li...  Read More

Daily Devotional from 2 Thessalonians 3--Verse 1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored. I love the high regard Paul has for the Word. He asks for prayer, not for the purpose of provision, not for the desire for safety, not for the hope of direction, but that the Word of the Lord would have free course. That was his central ambition. Is it yours? Ma...  Read More