Paul exhorted Timothy with these words: “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:1-2).
Each year at the end of Polishing the Pulpit, a seasoned preacher gives a final charge to the preachers.… Continue Reading
What is it like to be deployed to the field to fight to defend our country? USAA Magazine suggested the following to see what it is like:
1. Use 18 scoops of coffee per pot and allow it to sit for five or six hours before drinking.
2. Replace your garage door with a curtain.
3. Sleep on a cot in the garage.… Continue Reading
The apostle Paul wrote to the evangelist Timothy, “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). This verse well-illustrates the need for understanding that word meanings may change, and we must be ever on guard against misapplying or twisting scripture, even when we try to teach the truth.… Continue Reading
