by lighthouse | Jul 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Timothy 1:14 “Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” Paul knew the extreme value of God’s words of absolute truth. He wanted Timothy to place that same value on God’s truths and he also knew the Holy Spirit would help Timothy defend and expose that truth to others. God is telling you and me that same thought. Spread the Gospel and don’t be afraid to do so. The Holy Spirit lives within you and me also.
by lighthouse | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Timothy 1:10 “but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.” Only God could both destroy death and bring immortality. What a privilege and joy it is for you and me to have as our best friend our Jesus who brings us life and immortality. That thought has got to make our day–or should we say–our life!! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” None of us should be shy about spreading the Gospel. To be blessed with the gift of eternal life is the most loving and precious gift anyone can receive. Why, when that gift is available to every believer would we not spread the word? We must all pray for courage to testify to the truth, live that truth and share in the marvels of that truth.
by lighthouse | Jul 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Timothy 6:17 ‘Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.’ Anyone who puts their security in earthly assets is gambling with a certainty of calamity. Anyone who puts their security in the surety of eternal life with their Heavenly Father because of the redemptive work of their Savior enjoys the assets of this life as blessings from God. Enjoy and be secure.
by lighthouse | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. The keys to unlock the door leading to success do not include a key to a giant tax-free municipal bond or a huge 401k account or great rental income—these are all fine, but the golden keys unlock a heart of faith-filled relationship with your and my Heavenly Father. Those are the keys to hold and never let go.
by lighthouse | Jul 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Timothy 6:9 “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.” Be focused. Wear blinders. Let nothing interfere with attaining your goals. Now–the question is–on what? Attaining wealth? Attaining earthly pleasures? Having your “barns overflowing”? Developing a firm and growing relationship with your Savior? Gaining the peace and comfort which is only attained through a strong linkage with our Father? You choose–stay focused–God bless your choice.
by lighthouse | Jul 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
—– Forwarded Message —– From: Richard Waldschmidt Sent: Friday, July 11, 2025 at 07:32:30 AM CDTSubject: Contentedness is supreme I Timothy 6:6-7 “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” Is this verse suggesting that life is purposeless? Far from it. What it is saying is that one is to not devote their life to the accumulation of earthly wealth and pleasure with never a wonderful and relaxed feeling of contentedness. Don’t compare–you will never win. What is contentedness? Pray, discover continually your God-given purpose. Use your talents while helping your fellow man and praise God without ceasing. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Timothy 4:10 “That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and especially of those who believe.” Every Christian has a confidence that is as strong as strong gets. Another word for that confidence is hope–an attitude of total reliance on the truths as exposed in Scripture and implanted in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. As humans, weakness and doubt want to appear; however, as blood bought adopted children of our God confidence and hope reign supreme.
by lighthouse | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Timothy 2:5-6a “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people…” Jesus is our Mediator. Jesus is our Advocate. Jesus is our Savior. Jesus is our Comforter. Jesus is our Redeemer. Jesus is our Teacher. Jesus is our Sacrificial Lamb. Jesus is our Creator. Jesus is our Best Friend. You and I cannot live without our Jesus.
by lighthouse | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Timothy 1:17 “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” Our God wants all people to be living with him, to be faith-filled and to know Jesus is their Savior. Man has a free will. Many people choose to believe other than what God desires. That sad truth produces the world we live in. Praise God that your will aligns with His will and therefore your life on this earth and future life in Heaven could not be better.
by lighthouse | Jul 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Timothy 1:17 “Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen” In the world of addiction, the term –higher being– is often used. Implying, whoever you see as whatever to worship is ok. Our inspired author, Paul, couldn’t be more against such mistaken thinking. Not only in the world of recovering from addiction, but in the world in general there is a thought of –religions are all ok, just choose one and let’s be happy as we live together. Paul, being inspired, defines the One and Only God of the Universe. Man doesn’t define God. God defines Himself.
by lighthouse | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Thessalonians 3:18 “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.” We have all given and received gifts. Some gifts are small and some are large. No matter the size, they are all appreciated because they are given by a loving heart and received by a loving heart. There is no greater gift, no other gift which lasts into eternity and no other gift which contains greater love than the gift of grace from our Lord and Savior. Is it possible that is what the fireworks are all about tomorrow night? It is great to live in America, but it is far greater to be blessed with grace given by our Jesus–thank You–let’s celebrate.
