At the time II Timothy was written, circumstances were bleak.  Timothy was to stand by holding onto God's Word, continuing to feed on it and speak it.

God wants us to have a life of peace rather than a life of tension, stress, and anxiety.  His Word shows us how to be at peace.

A record in I Kings shows the importance of going to God and talking to Him yourself rather than blindly following what a man says.

It's important to talk to God and ask Him what we should do when making decisions.  The Old Testament has great examples of people doing that.

Episode 30.  The people we choose to be friends with have a huge impact on our life.  It's important to walk with wise people rather than fools.

Episode 29.  Covers the importance of having a merry heart rather than a broken spirit.

Episode 28.  Covers some of the great Scriptures in the book of Proverbs about emotions.  It is important to rule our spirit and be slow to anger.

Episode 27.  Covers the inspiring record of King Josiah turning Judah from idolatry to God.  Shows the huge impact that one person taking a mighty stand on God's Word can have.

Episode 26.  What is in our heart has a big impact on all of our life.  Therefore, we should watch over our heart with great diligence.

Episode 25.  As we stand on God's Word in the midst of afflictions and temptations, we become fully mature and fully equipped.  Therefore, we can actually be thankful for tribulation.