Nicodemus asks about being born again, as Jesus tries to explain salvation and being born of the Spirit, Nicodemus just doesn't quite understand that the salvation he seeks is standing before him trying to show him the way.

Passages to pray for children and loved ones.

The elder pastor is the shepherd/leader and has many expectations that shouldn't be taken lightly.  Paul explains these clearly  so there will be no question who what is to be expected of the men that would fill this role.

Paul writes to Timothy clear instructions about the role women play as they are finding new roles and more freedoms to learn and serve that they were never aloud before under the strict Jewish traditions.

Paul reminds us to get along and be a praying church!

Stay the course!

Guest speaker Tad Hughes reminds us that we are all loved by God and each one of us matter enough to leave the 99 safe sheep and seek us when we are lost. His word reminds us in Luke 15:3-7 that there is more rejoicing in heaven over the one repenting than the 99 who do not need to repent.

Paul gets real before the church and Timothy about the depth of evil that he took part in before Jesus saved him and set him on a new path. 

Remember to love with a pure heart and stay away from meaningless talk.

Paul writes a letter to young Timothy to encourage him to stay the course.