Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Paul is writing to convince Philemon (who was probably a wealthy member of the Colossian church) to forgive his slave, Onesimus (who had stolen from his master and run away), and accept him as a brother in the faith. Onesimus had to run to Rome, where he met Paul and responded to the Good News… Read more
Monday, September 22, 2025
“He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy” (Titus 3:5). When I was a little boy, my dad and I went canoeing down the Current River in southern Missouri. The water is crystal clear and ice cold, spring-fed with fast-moving rapids. It’s shallow in most areas… Read more
Saturday, September 20, 2025
“And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God” (Titus 2:12). Have you ever had to put something together where you needed to follow instructions? Maybe you were assembling a new piece of furniture. Maybe you were putting… Read more
Friday, September 19, 2025
“They must not slander others or be heavy drinkers” (Titus 2:3). My mom always used to say if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. I’m guessing she learned that from the Bible. The truth is, what you say about other people actually says a lot more about you than… Read more