2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 is a banner verse for us so called Bible believing Christians. The question is however, do we actually believe this verse? Do we in our own liv...

No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 2 Timothy 2:4-5 Am I willing to serve Christ as an active duty soldier? Or as an athlete competing for the prize? What does this mean for my life as a servant of Christ? The soldier and athlete are relent...

Last week I was struggling to have the right perspective of my circumstances. So, I decided to ask my 5th grade class what they do when they are struggling in life. I explained to them that people usually do one of three things. Some people try to escape their problem, some try to ignore the problem, while others will attack the problem. I asked them to talk about which on...

I am finishing up reading a book titled Broken-Down House by Paul David Tripp. One of the last Chapters is titled Determine to Love. Below is my "book report" on part of the chapter. Tripp uses 1 John 4:9-11 to help us understand what love really is and what it practically means for us to love others. I have added verses 7 and 8 as well, below. It reads. Beloved, let us ...