by Konnie Vissers | Aug 9, 2018 | Ministry
The local church isn’t the hope of the world…Jesus is. In the wake of one of the largest church and organizational scandals in recent years, I find myself saddened, heartbroken, and yet strangely hopeful. I don’t go to Willow Creek, I don’t know the Hybels personally,...
by Konnie Vissers | Aug 8, 2017 | Ministry
By Grant Vissers Read: 1 Timothy 5:17-20 I feel a little awkward writing my thoughts on this particular passage. Especially when Paul writes, “Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and...
by Konnie Vissers | Jul 18, 2017 | Ministry
Read 1 Timothy 4:1-10 Paul uses a lot of words throughout 1 Timothy that lend well to an analogy of training for a race or a fight. Have you ever run a long-distance race before? Perhaps you have run a marathon, a half marathon, or a 10 km race. I am much more of a...
by Konnie Vissers | Jun 13, 2017 | Ministry
By Grant Vissers Read: 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Paul wastes little time getting to the meat of the matter. His letter is a reminder to Timothy to continue the work that he has been called to do. “Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies...
by Konnie Vissers | Jun 6, 2017 | Ministry
Read 1 Timothy 1:12-17 There is story I once heard about a prison warden who dramatically changed the prison he worked at in the Southern United States with the power of grace. He started introducing prisoners to the concept of the Gospel and positioning them to...
by Konnie Vissers | May 30, 2017 | Ministry
By Grant Vissers Read 1 Timothy 1:1-11 This is a great passage for the church because it reminds us of what is most important in God’s kingdom. It is a charge to Timothy and the church to uphold that which matters most: faith and love. Paul comes at it by addressing...
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