Posts with the tag “mercy”

Reading: 2 Timothy 1:15-16; Romans 1:16Devotional: Paul names those who turned away from him in his suffering, and then he names Onesiphorus, who did not. The contrast is stark. When association with ...  Read More

Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-5Devotional: Paul opens his letter to Timothy by anchoring his identity and mission in a promise -- not a promise he invented, but one given before time began. Grace is not a re...  Read More

Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12 — Paul expresses gratitude to Christ for granting him strength and counting him faithful for service. Also read Philippians 4:13, where Paul affirms that all things are possibl...  Read More

Reading: 1 Timothy 1:1-5Devotional: Before Paul addresses false teaching, he names the destination: love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. It is easy to open Scripture looking...  Read More