Words of Life Blog

Young minister Timothy was taken under the Apostle Paul’s wing, because he was friends with Timothy’s mother & grandmother. Paul felt compelled to look out for Him. Timothy’s father is not mentioned, so perhaps he was raised with none. Maybe he had a father who...

Trust is what is needed today. We need to know where our trust comes from or where it is based.  Trust usually comes from experiences. If your car has never had a breakdown, when you get behind the wheel today, you can trust that you’re going to make it home safely....

Reflecting on the Past by Tim Parkinson Reflecting on the past is something older people do more than younger people. That makes sense. During my life, I have always enjoyed talking with senior citizens. I particularly like asking people, older than myself, questions...

The Logic of FEAR  by Tim Parkinson Having traveled to a vacation location for the first time in a number of years, I noticed that there are many people living under a spirit of fear. Are they justified in living this way?Where does this fear come from?Let’s talk...

The Giver of Gifts Luk 11:10  For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Luk 11:11  If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for...

At Odds with God by Tim Parkinson Many people give God or their church a few hours per week to placate themselves into feeling God is pleased with them and the life they lead. “After all, I did take the time and trouble to get up and go to church and I even gave...

Gods Ways are not Our Ways (but we can make Our Ways God’s Ways) Isa 55:6  Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Isa 55:7  Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and...

Devoted to Destruction  (Is God Guilty?)  by Tim Parkinson Have you ever heard the term, “Devoted to Destruction“?This is found in the social laws for God’s chosen people, Israel, to keep them free from any sin that could ultimately destroy their nation. Exo 22:20  He...

Praying for Paul It has come to my attention, as I have had opportunity to listen to a number of Christian ministers and missionaries from India, that almost all of them asked for prayer for their ministry and their people. Having also heard quite a number of American...

In the 4 Gospels, we see the Lord Jesus Christ revealing God's word to the religious leaders in Israel, the Pharisees, Sadducees and the Scribes. It is thrilling to see and hear the words spoken to this religiously  educated and “intellectual” crowd by One who was...

Making or Breaking a Covenant by Tim Parkinson Making a covenant is a serious thing and not to be made lightly, since covenants are are meant to be for life. We see that God made a covenant with Abraham and his descendants in which both sides agreed to have codes of...

God Helps us with our Choices by Tim Parkinson  When we consult God in prayer, or through His written word, the Bible, or get Godly counsel, we have an opportunity to thoughtfully consider our options and decide which the Lord would have choose. We still do the...

Have you ever heard someone say that God sent them to warn them or give them a message? Someone might have told you that God sent them to a certain church? Did you believe that person or did you respond by a rolling of the eyes or shaking of the head.  As if, in your...

Very few Christians think that they might ever get snared into committing Murder, Stealing, Blasphemy, Adultery, Intoxication, and taking drugs. Some Christians live each day refraining from lying, gossiping  or speaking bad about their fellow man. Fleshly Deception...

Tell All the Children by Tim Parkinson So often, when God gives a command in His word, there are accompanying blessings promised. Do you ever wonder why this is? I believe that our Heavenly Father is a good judge of character and it’s in the character of humanity to...

The Seven Spirits of God Some Bible topics are explained in detail, while some are only referenced. This topic doesn’t have an elaborate explanation, but we can grow in our knowledge and understanding of God by its consideration. What or Who are the 7 Spirits of God?...

Getting There by Tim Parkinson Over the years of our lives, we go through different stages of acquiring and losing or things, relationships, ambitions and hopes. Some people, in their quest to live what appears to be the perfect life, can never admit (or wish to never...

Communion Thoughts by Tim Parkinson In reading John 3:17-17, we see that God so loved the world He gave us His only Son, and sent Him into the world that didn’t know the Father. Joh 13:15  For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Joh...