Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus Are called “The Pastoral Epistles. Paul writes to these two Mentorees ( Disciples) not only about Pastoral and Local Church matters, he majors on the need of their continued growing in their relationship with the Lord.  I was challenged by his words to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:11,   PURSUE RIGHTEOUSNESS,  GODLINESS,FAITH, LOVE,PATIENCE, GENTLENESS NKJV   AIM AT […]

I want to write today about effective communication. The most important communication as a Believer of course is prayer, but for it to be effective we must make sure there is no unconfessed sin in our life (Psalm 66:18) otherwise God is not listening. Also for it to be effective it must be 2 WAY CONVERSATION. Prayer is not always verbal but the language of […]

We all know the old hymn “What a friend we have in Jesus” there is a line that is standing out to me today, and it is used a few times in the hymn, TAKE YOUR BURDEN TO THE LORD, and I was convinced it went on and said AND LEAVE IT THERE. But as I checked the lyrics today, this second line I mention […]

Paul lamented  about a tremendous need he saw in the Corinthian church, and I think he was expressing his concern for the whole of the New Testament church. In 1 Cor. 4:15 he says FOR THOUGH YOU MIGHT HAVE TEN THOUSAND INSTRUCTORS IN CHRIST, YET YOU DO NOT HAVE MANY FATHERS, NKJV THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE AROUND WHO CAN’T WANT TO TELL YOU WHAT […]

I read some very pertinent and Biblical statements over the weekend that really blest and encouraged me. TODAY’S FORECAST GOD REIGNS AND THE SON SHINES GOD DOESN’T JUST GIVE US GRACE, HE GIVES US JESUS THE LORD OF GRACE Joni EarecksonTada) THE PRESENCE OF HOPE IN THE INVINCIBLE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD DRIVES OUT FEARS (John Piper) GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR MY PAIN (unknown) GOD […]