Today’s Walk in the Word
We wait for the blessed hope— the glorious appearing of … Jesus Christ. —Titus 2:13 The words crushed his disciples’ hearts—“I will be with you only a little longer” (Jn. 13:33). The only thing that made those unbearable words bearable was the […]
Read MoreThe Lord knows those who are his. —2 Timothy 2:19 Psalm 139 is breathtaking. “O Lord … you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar […]
Read MoreThe things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also … teach others. —2 Timothy 2:2 “For the support of this […]
Read MoreChrist Jesus … has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light. —2 Timothy 1:10 Jesus doesn’t guarantee a trouble free life. But he does promise that however rough the road, you have “life in all its […]
Read MoreCommand those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth. —1 Timothy 6:17 Life is a trip between two “nothings.” We brought nothing into this world, and we will take […]
Read MorePeople who want to get rich fall into temptation … and into many foolish and harmful desires. —1 Timothy 6:9 Solomon had a boatload of money. His daddy left him a bundle, and he made a heap on his own. He […]
Read MoreIf we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. —1 Timothy 6:8 A big-city magazine recently had 266 ads in a single issue. Ten of them plugged vehicles. Thirty-one advertised residential property and furnishings. Forty-four promoted a variety of things: vacation packages, entertainment, conventions, hotels, banks. And a whopping […]
Read MoreWe brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. —1 Timothy 6:7 Cagey advertisers have brainwashed us into believing that happiness is regulated by conditions. In other words, our happiness is determined by such things as our health, wealth, or marriage—leaving […]
Read MoreGodliness with contentment is great gain. —1 Timothy 6:6 Reading of Paul’s brushes with death, danger, and deprivation is gut-wrenching. Five times he was stripped and flogged with the savage 39 lashes. Three times he was beaten with rods. Once he was stoned. He […]
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