[…]academically. He took Paul Stanley under his wing and invested nine months of his life in Paul. As Paul explained it in a letter to me: “(He) modeled (a life of Christ), we prayed often together, went out on ‘basketball evangelism’ after the football season was over. We memorized many passages of Scripture together and spent hours and hours in studying the Word and praying over it. We grew so very close. I am the godfather of his only child, a son he never knew. Joe was killed in a car accident four years after his graduation while getting his […]
[…]of relationships 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-2. The key relationships here are God as Father, Christ as Lord, Paul’s relationship with Christ, and Paul’s teaching, mentoring relationship with his dear “son,” Timothy. 2 TIMOTHY 1:3. These relationships are strengthened by a constant remembrance in prayer. 2 TIMOTHY 1:4 They are marked by deep feelings–love for one another that is expressed in joy and in tears. 2 TIMOTHY 1:5. They are strengthened by personal knowledge and understanding of each other’s faith. A special spirit of boldness, and a recognition of God’s power, love and discipline , are required for leadership. 2 TIMOTHY 1:7. […]
[…]“How do we find certainty today in an uncertain world?” Examining Philippians 4:4-9, we find Paul’s outlined three-pronged formula for the how-to of adaptation to life’s uncertainties by guarding your face, heart and mind: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near (vv. 4-5). Guard your face. We can tell the difference as to whether someone possesses true joy or is worried about the future. Paul tells us to rejoice in God because He is near. Do you feel God’s presence? Are you resting comfortably in […]
