Today’s Walk in the Word

Command 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 […]

People 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 […]

If 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 […]

We 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 […]

Godliness 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 […]

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.             —2 Thessalonians 3:16 Here are two short sentences that make it impossible for anyone or anything to hijack your peace without your consent: I have the right to choose. I choose peace. […]

Give thanks in all circumstances.      —1 Thessalonians 5:18 “It would be just my luck …” Have you ever heard anyone start a sentence with those six words, and end it with a positive? Not often, that’s for sure. The phrase generally ends with a negative. Really now, is the deck stacked against you […]

Encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.   —1 Thessalonians 5:14 Romans 12:6 says, “We have different gifts.” Those gifts include serving, teaching, leading, giving, and encouraging. Most of the gifts are limited. One is unlimited. Teaching is a great gift, but the opportunity to teach doesn’t come every day. Generosity is […]

Encourage one another and build each other up.                      —1 Thessalonians 5:11 What’s on your agenda today? Do you have it all laid out, ready to start scratching things off of your To-Do list? Maybe it will work out that way. Maybe not. “You don’t know […]

We will be with the Lord forever.        —1 Thessalonians 4:17 There’s no place like home. The exiled Hebrews were homesick—when they thought about home tears flowed: “By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion” (Ps. 137:1). Home has a special meaning for God’s children. When Abraham thought […]