We meet Titus today. He is a Gentile Christian leader, someone brought into the faith by Paul. Paul trusted him to be the pastor of a church he loves – Corinth, and we see today that Paul left Titus in … Continue reading →

We see Paul end this letter to Timothy with someone he does at the end of nearly every letter he writes – he thanks people. I sometimes call it his shoutouts. Romans 16 is my favorite example of this. But … Continue reading →

One of my favorite prayers that I pray from the Morning Office says this – “For you, O Lord, are the God of those who repent, and in us you will show forth your goodness.” Today in 2 Timothy Paul … Continue reading →

We read these words today, “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.” … Continue reading →

Today, Paul tells us that in the last days, things will not get better; in fact, they will get worse. People will sin more; things will be harder and more challenging. It won’t be easy. Is working for good a … Continue reading →

Paul today is not writing to social media users in 2024, it just seems like it. He tells us to be gentle with our words, not quarrelsome, but seeking to answer all with gentleness. He says for God may lead … Continue reading →

Paul compares the struggles we face to those of a soldier or of an athlete or a farmer. There will be difficult days, but if we keep our eyes focused on Jesus, we are called to that deeper life that … Continue reading →

Paul mentions the word “ashamed” three times in these few verses today. I always try to pay attention when something is mentioned repeatedly, so what is the Word trying to tell us today? Don’t be ashamed of following Jesus today, … Continue reading →

Paul loves Timothy as a son. We see this as we begin 2 Timothy together. Paul tells him to rekindle the gift of God, to remember his family, and to know that he was not given a spirit of cowardice … Continue reading →

Paul gives Timothy some final words today: fight the good fight. He contrasts the way that Timothy (and all of us) are called to live with the way that others live. We are to fight that good fight and hold … Continue reading →