Christian Living

  • My Daily Thoughts–2 Timothy 2:20-26

    2 Timothy 2:20-26 (NKJV) 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. 21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared…

  • A Few Thoughts About Anxiety

    Anxiety is NOT a sin. (If you are having anxiety, and it is disturbing your life, seek professional help. The information here is pastoral counseling) Anxiety: Professional definition (APA): Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure. Anxiety is not the same as fear,…

  • My Daily Thoughts–2 Timothy 1:13-18

    2 Timothy 1:13-18 (NKJV) Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. 15 This you know, that all those in Asia have…

  • My Daily Thoughts–2 Timothy 1:8-12

    2 Timothy 1:8-12 (NKJV) Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, 9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but…

  • My Daily Thoughts–1 Timothy 6:17-21

    1 Timothy 6:17-21 (NKJV) Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,…

  • My Daily Thoughts–1 Timothy 6:11-16

    1 Timothy 6:11-16 (NKJV) But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I urge…

  • My Daily Thoughts–1 Timothy 5:1-16

    I forgot this portion of 1 Timothy which should have been posted yesterday. 1 Timothy 5:1-16 (NKJV) Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity. 3 Honor widows who are really widows. 4 But…

  • My Daily Thoughts–1 Timothy 5:17-25

    1 Timothy 5:17-25 (NKJV) Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” 19 Do not receive…

  • My Daily Thoughts–1 Timothy 4:1-5

    1 Timothy 4:1-5 (NKJV) Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God…

  • My Daily Thoughts–1 Timothy 2:8-15

    1 Timothy 2:8-15 (NKJV) I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for…