4:1-2 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. The Apostle Paul entrusted and instilled responsibilities to his son …
2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The therefore requires the modern-day reader to rewind and examine why Timothy is to “be strong in the grace” of Jesus Christ. Timothy when receiving the letter, likely would read all the way through the letter as letters are typically …
Like a Boss. What comes to mind when you read these words? For me, it brings back memories of the late 2000’s and early 2010’s when the “Like a Boss” trend was in full swing. From the depths, merchandise and entertainment was defined by these three words. There was the #likeaboss, the “Like a Boss” …
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. ~ Psalm 91:2 On March 17th, 2003, due to multiple diplomatic tensions between NATO countries and Iraq, diplomatic relations between Iraq and the United States ended. With them, thousands of NATO troops were deployed Iraqi …
The time of this writing is Memorial Day in the U.S.A. The day is a somber reminder of the brave sacrifice men and women have made to keep the U.S.A a free and just society. I find a wonderful similarity as we visit graves and place flowers or flags at gravestones. We thank them and …
Have you ever watched the movie Hacksaw Ridge? It is an inspiring, yet harrowing tale of a soldier in the United States Army during World War II. This soldier was no ordinary soldier however, because he was a staunch pacifist. This soldier refused to carry a weapon and furthermore refused to kill! This was, and …