In the start of a new letter, we return to two very familiar people. Paul once again writes Timothy to address all number of challenges for the young Christian leader. Today's letter, however, opens with a beautiful affirmation of these two men's relationship and also an expression of gratitude for
Labels: Us and Them | Stuff that Bugs Pastors
Churches, like all groups of people, are constantly tempted to pick teams, assign labels, and identify who is in and who is out. Labels almost never help the church and today the Pastors discuss how critical it is for Christians to resist label making in the midst of Christian community. Tempting as
Threats and Blowups in the Church | Stuff that Bugs Pastors
When disagreements become heated and strong personalities clash there can many different kinds of threats and blowups that endanger the unity of the Christian church. Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore how these situations arise and what makes them difficult to navigation for Christian
1 Timothy 6:17-21
The conclusion to 1 Timothy may in some ways sound like it comes out of nowhere, until you look closer and realize that Paul is encouraging us to live out our Christian lives with honest character and absolute authenticity. Join the Pastors for this conversation as the conclude this study of 1
1 Timothy 6:11-16
Fighting the good fight of faith looks far different and, in fact, is far more difficult than we can even imagine. Today Paul instructs Timothy how to pursue righteousness through godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Join the Pastors as they explore these rich and inspiring devotional
1 Timothy 6:7-10
Contentment may not be easy, but it is essential to every Christian life. Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they unpack Paul's wise counsel regarding the ever-present temptation to allow the love of money to mislead us from our Christian callings. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think
1 Timothy 6:3-6
When teachers and their dangerous ideas threaten the Christian community, the Apostle Paul wastes no time in rooting out their self-centered and destructive influence. Today, the Pastors explore how this seemingly abrupt turn fits into the rest of the letter and what it can teach us about our own
Our Favorite Idols | Stuff that Bugs Pastors
It doesn't take a long time in the church to realize how deceptive and powerful our individual idols can be. In this introductory conversation to a new series, Pastors Clint and Michael discuss how Christians seek to root out our own individual idolatry so that we can live in deep and meaningful