S104P3 – The disciple Timothy: confirmed by the Spirit

1 Tim. 4:12-14Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with…

Read More

S104P2 – The disciple Timothy: of good repute

Acts 16:1-2 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra.  And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek.  He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. He had spent enough time working for other people,…

Read More

Blessed at all cost

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vz2he-108789e The blind man of John chapter 9 set the example for us.  The blessings of God may result in opposition from others or attacks from the enemy, but we should desire and chase those blessings all the same.  He blesses us to his glory even if the blessing comes with suffering.  To suffer for…

Read More

S104P1 – The disciple Timothy: walking in sonship

Php. 2:19-22 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state.  For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state.  For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.  But you know…

Read More

S103P8 – Our daily encouragement: today’s thankfulness for tomorrow

Php. 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. If we liken our requests of God to the requests a child asks of…

Read More

S103P6 – Our daily encouragement: our giver of gifts

Rom. 8:31-32 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Over the years in my relationship with the…

Read More

S103P5 – Our daily encouragement: clear direction is there

Pro. 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct your paths. The first time his son approached him for advice as a young man, dad was proud and honored.  For his son to trust him with his…

Read More