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Jesus and Love.  1 Timothy 1.15-17

Hello. …

In context:  First Timothy, Chapter One

Ya know, at different times, I have read the Bible because I knew I should—because well, it was the right thing for a Christian to…

Which Bible is the Best??

So, Mark decides to go to a men’s group that meets at the golf course before work on Friday mornings.  It is an inspirational meeting that encourages men to…

God is FOR you. Romans 8.31-34; 1 Timothy 1.12



Good Morning.



The subject was friendship. I was speaking, and describing the nature of a true friend. A true friend is someone who says to the object of her affection, ‘I am FOR YOU’. It means: I will cheer you on ... I will believe the best in you … I will release you of my expectations of you … I will hold you close to my…

Conscience – important in Loving Freely.



He knew better . . . but he wanted her. It had been a long time since he had seen a woman who did to him what she did—it had been a long time since someone had that effect on him. He felt lust race through his body, even the skin on his neck was taut just thinking of touching her. But then a white-hot shock shot through him—it was a warning:…

From the best part of yourself ~ Mercy. 1 Timothy 1.2



Grace, mercy, and peace



from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.







Mercy … got any? Mercy … give any?



Jesus was the best story-teller who ever lived ~ consider mercy through his brilliant illustration:



“The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with…

Bless you … and God, bless me! 1 Timothy 1.2



Hello.



Paul starts his letter to Timothy as he began all his other letters—with a blessing:



Grace, mercy, and peace



from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.



Picture with me the young Pastor Timothy, leading a church filled with challenges . . . he is tired and in much need of direction and encouragement. Then it comes … a thick letter from his beloved mentor and spiritual guide. What…

Timing is Everything!!



Hmmm . . . does God have a timing problem? It was not long ago that I was writing about the faithfulness and trustworthiness of God. It was kind of simple to see how answered prayer, feeling his presence, fulfilled prophecies and God’s promises all bolster our faith in God, helping us to believe in the light of day, and most of the time even in the dark of night, that God is indeed trustworthy. We say it, we believe it, but … then there is the timing…

More inspiration from the Front.



Good Day.



People brush by on the street, avoiding eye contact, most of them wearing dark clothes, personal boundaries made clear. They all seem to be in a hurry, trying to get through the neighborhood quickly I think. One definitely does not travel to the Brooklyn Tabernacle for nearby shopping or site seeing, because the area is a rough one.…