Friday, September 5, 2025
Do you know the feeling of checking job descriptions for a position you’re hopeful for, but maybe not entirely qualified for? There are statistics about this—men are more likely to apply for a job they don’t quite meet the qualifications for, still hopeful they’ll move forward in the interview process. On the other hand, women,… Read more
Thursday, September 4, 2025
As Paul continues his encouragement to Timothy, he gives practical advice for Timothy’s specific context. First, Paul gives some of the best advice we’d all be wise to heed: “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them” (1… Read more
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
First Timothy begins a set of Paul’s letters called the “pastoral epistles,” 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. Paul writes specifically to his coworkers, friends, and fellow teachers of the Gospel. In 1 Timothy 1:2, Paul tells us he’s writing to Timothy, “My true son in the faith.” From the beginning, we know Paul’s investment… Read more
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
We underestimate the power of prayer. Just recently, I heard two joy-filled stories about prayer changing things. One was a young man praying for his friend who was far from God. Occasionally, this man would reach out to his friend simply to say, “I’ve been praying for you.” The real prayer, never verbalized to the… Read more