1 Timothy 4:6–10

The Grace Notes devotions in 2024 are based on verses from 1 Timothy. Each devotion includes Greek, pastoral ministry notes, and prayer. January: Paul’s salutation (1 Tim 1:1–2). February: Paul’s purpose in writing to Timothy ...

When a Seminary Graduate Comes to Town

My assignment was to write an article answering, “What is it like for a group of Christians to welcome one of the seminary’s new graduates?” Members of this southern congregation, however, saw the word “welcome” ...

Worshiping with the Reformers

In some way, all of theology is practical—it applies to the individual and congregational lives of believers, and the pastor has a key role to play in applying good theology in so many ways. It ...

Practicing What You Preach

It all began in the spring of 2009. My older son asked me if I wanted to attend the Citizens’ Police Academy conducted by the Mequon Police Department. These are programs that many police departments ...