1 Timothy 4:13-16

"Dear Father, May we never lessen our commitment to you because someone criticizes us. Instead, let us set an example in speech and conduct, in love,...."

"Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them,..."

parody image of 1 Timothy 4:15-16 -- 15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and y

"Dear Friend, Today's verses again come from Paul's instructions to Timothy and Titus. At first glance, they appear to be nothing more than a list of...."

"Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you."

Inspirational illustration of 1 Timothy 4:14 -- Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

Where do you begin to find a new preacher, pastor, or minister? Tim Woodroof begins a series of articles by Interim Ministry Partners on discovering a congregation's mission by talking about how churches want to find someone to fill the pulpit in a hurry when they first need to discover who they are and what their mis

"Dear Disciple, Don't you think it is past time for My people to be more diligent and persistent in calling their young believers into passionate work..."

How can I survive this with my fear of layoffs? Larry Davies writes about the proper attitude to face evaluations and how to avoid fear as we approach them.

Have you seen a hero lately? Rubel Shelly reminds us the nature of heroism is about being diligent and faithful to our everyday tasks like Sully.