Scripture: “You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.” — 2 Timothy 1:15 (NIV)Reflection:Paul doesn’t hide the pain of abandonment. People he expected to stand with him walked away — some from fear, others from misplaced wisdom, and some from mere convenience.Faithfulness to Christ can be lonely, and even people we love and admire may step ba...  Read More

Scripture: “What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” — 2 Timothy 1:13–14 (NIV)Reflection:Paul reminds Timothy — and us — that we’ve been entrusted with something priceless: thegospel. Guarding it is not about building walls around o...  Read More

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