In foot racing it’s easy to start fast. Finishing strong may be a different story, however. Similarly, saving too much for a strong kick is usually not advisable. Instead, pace...

It has become quite fashionable in our day to question the authority and, therefore, the truthfulness of Scripture. Consequently, many are using “broken yardsticks” to measure what is right and...

With 65% of Americans today claiming to be Christian, it’s no wonder that Christian affiliation sells, especially in politics where “Trust me” is still the tagline. It shouldn’t be surprising...

When we feel attacked, something inside us wants to push back… or worse! Paul understands this and encourages Timothy to respond gently to those who attack his faith, without fighting...

Much of what is peddled in our culture as truth, even biblical truth, is anything but. And the voices are many. Paul challenges us to safeguard the truth, specifically, the...

Paul challenges Timothy to teach “the word of truth” accurately and to avoid certain pitfalls. In doing this God can bring the rebel at heart to his senses and out...

Life can be hard sometimes and throw us some curves. But with two strikes, we can become hesitant to swing away. Stepping out of our metaphor here, we can tend...

We have but one life to live. How will we spend it, cautiously or aggressively? Paul does not hesitate to call Timothy to step into suffering for his Lord for...

Join us as we explore II Timothy for the next two months. Paul writes his son in the faith because persecution is on the rise, he finds himself in a...

Why does God ask us to worship Him? Is He a megalomaniac in need of some ego boost? To get at the answer to these questions is to discover the...