by Timothy Shorey | Dec 2, 2021 | The Christian Life
Our small church recently sent a very dedicated couple on an overseas one-year mission trip to serve as teachers and as-needed help for partner churches—even though these two have been our own congregational “Epaphroditus” and “Phoebe” (Phil. 2:25; Rom. 16:1, 2)....
by Timothy Shorey | Nov 22, 2021 | The Christian Life
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by Timothy Shorey | Oct 8, 2021 | The Christian Life
Solomon’s story is a warning shot. According to 1 Kings 11:1–11, this man who started wonderfully ended abysmally. He began as a good guy (1 Kings 3:3–10), but finished spiritually disqualified. Solomon’s demise happened when he divided his heart. Though he never...
by Timothy Shorey | Aug 12, 2021 | The Christian Life
(This article was first published by The Gospel Coalition on Aug. 12th 2021) I recommend what I call composite imitation as a path toward personal growth and ministry blessing. It’s a path I have walked for over 45 years, though I still have a long way to go. I...
by Timothy Shorey | Aug 11, 2021 | The Christian Life
(This article was first published by Jonathan Dodson’s Gospel-Centered Discipleship on August 11, 2021) It was among the worst of times when Paul wrote to Titus around AD 65. Ruling the world during this age was Nero, an equally corrupt successor to the...