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CHINA OR EVERYDAY? 2 Timothy 2:20-22.

One day at the home of my mother-in-law, we noticed she had stacked dozens of dishes on her kitchen counter. Apparently one of her grandchildren had asked for some dishes! The interesting thing about dishes is that they come in two types: “China” and “Everyday.” Lots of couples choose dishes for their wedding registry, andContinue reading “CHINA OR EVERYDAY? 2 Timothy 2:20-22.”

Inherited Faith. 2 Timothy 1:5.

Yesterday I found a copy of a detailed family tree that I thought was lost. It goes back nine generations! It is mostly Germans, Brits, and a single line of Frenchmen. Most common vocations? Teachers, farmers, lawyers, and business owners. I suppose you can inherit leadership and the gift of gab. I’m sure you canContinue reading “Inherited Faith. 2 Timothy 1:5.”

Soup Bowls or Toilet Bowls? 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Every house has so many bowls, “some for honor, some for dishonor.” In the House of God, what sort of bowl do you want to be? According to Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy, it is up to you. “Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels ofContinue reading “Soup Bowls or Toilet Bowls? 2 Timothy 2:20-21”