When Paul wrote his letter to Timothy, there were estimated to be 60 million slaves in the Roman Empire. Slavery was sanctioned by the culture and the government. I find it curious, and convicting, that in the face of this injustice, Paul gives instructions for slaves to honor their masters so that the name ofContinue reading “REAL change and our role”
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Back to Timothy
Back to Timothy The Apostle Paul has just stated in his letter to Timothy that women are not to teach or have authority over men (see my “controversial “ post on my page on Nov 27); but then he goes on to make clear that not just any man should be in a leadership positionContinue reading “Back to Timothy”
Let’s do this!
Guard this.Hold tight to this.Do this. And especially now when others are falling away from the faith. I’ve seen it and it’s disheartening—those I’ve counted as good teachers of the Word, those I’ve thought to be mature believers, turning away from truth, and walking in the ways of the world. The Apostle Paul saw itContinue reading “Let’s do this!”
Greatest Delight 💕
I’m not sure, if much else delights my soul more than to watch my children make the choice to stand with God during their hard days. I’m reminded of that today as I read First Thessalonians 2:19-3:8. Nothing seemed to excite the Apostle Paul more than to see believers, he had helped bring to theContinue reading “Greatest Delight 💕”
