2 Timothy 1:8–9 (NIV)8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join withme in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done butbecause of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before thebeginning of time.Devotional ThoughtPaul’s words aren’t j...  Read More

2 Timothy 1:6–7 (NIV)6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through thelaying on of my hands.7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.Devotional ThoughtWhen life feels overwhelming, we’re tempted to believe we’ve lost our spark. But Paul tellsTimothy—you haven’t lost it. The gift is still in you. It...  Read More

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...  Read More

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...  Read More

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...  Read More

Scripture:Matthew 25:14–15 (NKJV)“For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them.And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.”Reflection:Before any servant in the parable could act, the Master placed something in their ...  Read More