Timothy first joined Paul on his journeys in Acts 16:1-3 after he visits a city called Lystra and we see him being a faithful friend even in Paul’s imprisonment in Rome. Timothy, along with his mother and grandmother, were Jewish believers who heard about Christ and accepted Him. The faith that was in Timothy was first in his grandmother and also in his mom. (2 Timothy 1:1-5). They became an example of faith to they young Timothy as they taught him the scriptures. This leads us to our final question concerning mom’s … how much time do you spend talking wo your children and grandchildren about the Scripture. They should hear about God first from you at an early age, as you teach them songs about Jesus and His love for them. Going to church should be a treat every week, not a chore, as they see for themselves how you long to be in the house of the Lord, with His people. You should listen to their questions, and help them see that the Word of God has the answers. That means that you must first of all be a student of the Word yourself. This does not mean … READ MORE

In 1 Samuel 1-2, Hannah prayed for a son for many years and after years of prayer and endurance, God gave her a son. She promised the Lord that if he would bless her with a son, she would give Him back to the Lord. After Samuel was weaned, Hannah did just that, committing him to the work of the Lord, and this young boy would go on to become the greatest Judge of Israel’s history. There are three things I want to remind us of in regard to Hannah, The Supportive Mother. First, Always remember God answers our prayers concerning our children. Not always in the way we want, or in the time we want, but He will hear and answer. Second, We should give children to the Lord to serve as He sees fit. We must remember we are given the stewardship responsibility to raise them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, not to attempt to save them for our heritage. And Finally, We should support our children as they live in the will of God for their lives. We must always remember that God has a plan for their lives, just as He does ours. … READ MORE