Paul reminds Timothy to be in prayer for all people, even leaders, even the leaders we may not want to pray for at all.

Paul writes to Timothy about what it means to be the person who carries God's word to God's people.

Paul wraps up with a discussion about authority and power and weakness. He turns our current understanding of power on its head.

Paul shows here that God doesn't give us what we want in this life but often the things we need most are learned through hardships.

Paul boasts about things normal people would shy away from. Is that foolishness?

Paul reminds us that our words both in person and when away should match up to our confession.

Paul continues to discuss generosity and how generosity feeds our capacity for good works.

Paul leads the Corinthians, and us, to view our resources a little differently.

Paul reminds the Corinthians that God has called them to something much bigger than they might think and transformation is important.

Paul reminds us that living the life of Christ should make us function differently in the world.