Good Morning “Example Setters.”  Today we are in Titus 2.Paul starts this chapter by giving Titus some clear guidance as to what he should be teaching, both older and younger men and women.  I’m left with a question though… if they have already been following false, distorted teaching why would they now listen to Titus?  I believe the answer is in Paul’s next movement.“In everything set them an ex...  Read More

Good Morning “Pure”.  Today we start the book of Titus.  There was a problem in Crete.  In fact the very same problem Paul and Timothy were trying to deal with in Ephesus.  Similar to problems we have read about with other churches.  Some Cretan leaders were distorting the truth of Scripture.  They were blending the Word of God with Jewish customs and human myths for financial gain… sound familiar...  Read More

Good Morning “Itchy Ears.”  Today we wrap up 2 Timothy with Chapter 4.Paul leaves Timothy with a little last encouragement and a charge.“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather aroun...  Read More

Good Morning “Thoroughly Equipped.”  Today we are in 2 Timothy 3.Paul gets real right from the get go!  He lays out a whole list of things that describe a world primed for Jesus’ return.  The world and its people are changing - fast!  Check it out.  Do you think we’re there yet?They have a form of Godliness but deny its power.  They know the Truth but it does not inform the way they live.  They ta...  Read More

Good Morning “Approved Workers.”  Today we’re in 2 Timothy 2.Paul continues to try to encourage Timothy in a desperate situation, reiterating many of the charges he gave him in his first letter.  Anyone who has been in the AWANA program knows this verse…“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. Av...  Read More

Good Morning “Flame Fan-ers”.Today we dig in with 2 Timothy 1.Paul and Timothy’s attempt at straightening out the Ephesian church didn’t go the way they’d hoped.  Alexander one of corrupt leaders, rose up after being asked to step down.  Others joined him and turned on Paul.  He was imprisoned once again and taken back to Rome.  As you can imagine Timothy was discouraged.  Paul’s second letter to ...  Read More

Good Morning “Content With Jesus Alone.”  Today we wrap up 1 Timothy with Chapter 6.Paul’s last instructions to Timothy include teaching about those who believe their relationship with God will somehow turn the tables and make them rich.  The Bible never promises, wealth or health… “In fact Jesus says in this world we will have trouble.”  Suffering seems to be a tool for growth, and blessing.  On ...  Read More

Good Morning  “With Purity Treaters.”  Today 1 Timothy 5Paul lays out a ton of instructions here - for how we should treat each other.  How should we honor the more seasoned ones around us?  How about our ladies, young men, Elders of the Church, Widows, what about those growing in their faith… any instructions for them?  Paul hits it all in this chapter - check it out.We’ve got a thing or two to l...  Read More

Good Morning “All Who Are Training for Godliness.”  Today we take a look at 1 Timothy 4Timothy begins this chapter by hitting the false teaching that was rampant at that time.  He acknowledges where this false teaching is coming from.  “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypoc...  Read More

Good Morning "Ducks in a Row."  Today we dig into 1 Timothy 3.  Paul continues to give Timothy instructions for dialing in the church in Ephesus.  Here Paul begins to speak regarding Overseers and Deacons.  Its clear expectation is high.  He expects them to be squared away, dialed, to "have their ducks in a row."Maybe you don't find yourself overseeing a ministry or activity within the church.  Ma...  Read More

Good Morning “Holy Hands Lifted Prayer Warriors.”  Today we get some instructions on worship from 1 Timothy 2.  Paul gives Timothy some instructions for the church, some for men and some for women.  Remember the church in Ephesus was twisted up… Paul’s giving Timothy instructions to get them back on track.  Check it out it all starts with prayer.  “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, praye...  Read More

Good Morning “Recognizers of False Teaching.”  Today we begin 1 Timothy with Chapter 1.This distorting the Truth thing was wide spread - as it is today.  The leaders of the Ephesian Church were distorting, twisting, and adding to the True Gospel Paul had preached.  Paul sends Timothy in to clean it up.  This is Paul’s 1st letter to Timothy while he is there.  He gets right to it…“As I urged you wh...  Read More