Posts with the tag “2-timothy”

2 Timothy 4We’ve made it to the final chapter of Paul’s final letter — his last recorded words before stepping into eternity. If this moment were a movie, the camera would be slowly zooming in as Paul takes a heavy breath, knowing his time on earth is nearly over. And with these last lines, he gives Timothy (and us) something deeply personal and incredibly practical.Last week we talked about the t...  Read More

2 Timothy 3When we were living in Texas, one thing became obvious fast: Texans are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet… but they live in a constant state of high alert. Everything is a warning.In Colorado, you end a conversation with, “Alright, see you later!” But in Texas, every goodbye sounds like a threat: “Alright… BE CAREFUL.”Be careful of what, Brenda?! The iced tea? The humidity? The...  Read More

2 Timothy 1When you open the book of 2 Timothy, you’re reading something sacred. These are the final recorded words of the Apostle Paul—his last letter, his final encouragement, and the legacy he wanted to leave behind. He writes not to a church at large this time, but to one man: his spiritual son, Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus navigating intense pressure, persecution, and fear.And from a co...  Read More

2 Timothy 2When you open 2 Timothy, you’re reading the very last words the Apostle Paul ever wrote. This letter is his final encouragement, his final instruction, and his final charge to his spiritual son, Timothy, a young pastor trying to lead faithfully in an overwhelming season.Last week, Pastor Joshua shared a powerful reminder that every believer carries a God-given gift, and that we’re calle...  Read More