Heb. 5:4 no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was. The context of this passage deals with the calling by God to ministry for individual believers. That is an “honor” that is a consequence of responding to the call given by the Lord. Legitimate honor is…

Another means by which we can halt the growth of weariness is found in Isa. 28: 11, 12 “For with stammering lips and another tongue He will speak to this people, To whom He said, “This is the rest with which You may cause the weary to rest,”  And, “This is the refreshing” Isaiah prophetically admonishes us to…

Gal. 6:9 let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Weariness seems to be pandemic in our world, even more so in our nation. Weary from the politics of mudslinging and vicious accusations, escalation of violence & hatred, malice toward Godly people…

Most of us desire to have a life that matters.  We aspire to make our world a better  place as we reflect the character of God’s light in a very dark world. Philemon 1:6 “that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ…

“Your reputation precedes you!” It was a futile attempt to find the origin and author of this quote with poignant truth, nonetheless is truth and has a Biblical basis. Philemon 1:5  “hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints”. Philemon’s reputation preceded him, one that…

2 Tim. 3: 16, 17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Why should we study the Word of God?  These verses and those preceding give us insight as to…

Paul reminds Timothy that in the Father’s house there are varied vessels, all created for honorable service 2 Tim. 2: 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Over the years it’s been my perspective…

2 Tim. 2: 14  Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. Imparting vision and keeping the vision central is a priority for leadership.  Often leaders are distracted by those they lead and other team leaders over “words of no profit”. …

Discipleship extends beyond instruction. 2 Tim. 2: 2 the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Teaching is essential for discipleship, but goes beyond that to finding, uncovering “faithful” people that will not only receive instruction, wisdom and insights…

Doctrine is important for every saint of God, the teaching of foundational Christian truths that provide guidance and stability in our odyssey of faith 2 Tim. 1: 14  That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. I cringe when well intentioned saints discount or down play…