2 Timothy 1:1–5 (NIV)1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,2 To Timothy, my dear son:Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.4 Recalling your tears, I long to see...

Scripture:Matthew 25:19–23 (NKJV)“After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them.So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Lord, youdelivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make yo...

Scripture:Matthew 25:16–18 (NKJV)“Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents. And likewise he who had received two gained two more also.But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord’s money.”Reflection:The story shifts. Two servants immediately go to work — investing, risking, multiplying whatthey were given. But on...