“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Daniel Goleman, in his book “Emotional Intelligence” writes the following about self-discipline in a story called “The Samurai and the Zen Master”: “A belligerent samurai . . […]
“Tomas (nicknamed the Twin) was not with the others when Jesus came. They told him, ‘“We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his […]
“I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.” Genesis 12:2 When we read this passage of Scripture, the first thing that probably comes to mind are all the promises that God gave to Abraham and the […]
“The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish.” – Proverbs 10:28. The words – Hope, expectations, dreams, and aspirations seem to be endangered in today’s media vocabulary. With so many failed political leadership, poor economic indices, despair, and evil occurrences besieging us […]
“I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.” 2 Timothy 1:3 In 1972, Joan Baez was a singer and activist who was always working on a cause. During the Vietnam War, she travelled […]
“So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God” – 2 Timothy 1:8 In the book “Good News is for Sharing”, Leighton Ford writes: “What makes people hesitate to […]
“But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.” 1 Timothy 6:8-9 In the book “Contentment: The Secret to a […]
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” 1 Timothy 6:18 In the book “Atheists Finding God”, Jana Harmon shares one story about how some Christians became the catalyst that disrupted the atheistic worldview by Christlike goodness and kindness: […]
“Jacob set up a stone pillar at the place where God had talked with him, and he poured out a drink offering on it; he also poured oil on it.” Genesis 35:14 Pastor Matt Woodley tells the following story: “On Valentine’s Day, 1948, Robertson McQuilkin proposed to his sweetheart Muriel, […]
“Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to.” – 1 Timothy 5:13 One of the craziest gossip lies that has spread in recent years […]
“For our sake, he made him to be sin who knew no sin so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Jesus said He is the “bread of life.” His body was broken on our behalf as the substitutionary sacrifice for our sins. Notice […]
“…my brethren, rejoice in the Lord!…” Philippians 3:1 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 Interestingly, the Bible did not suggest that we rejoice; it commands us to do so! I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 It’s time to make up your […]
“Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.” – 1 Timothy 4:14 In the book “Kingdom Living”, Pastor Tony Evans tells the following story: “A man who was well-to-do enjoyed buying his father unusual and […]