| Monday 2 Timothy 4:16 The first time I was brought before You, no one was with me. Everyone had abandoned me. I hope it will not be counted against them. Tuesday 2 Timothy 4:17 But You, Lord, stood with me and gave me strength, that I might preach the Good News in all its fullness for all the Gentiles to hear. And You saved me from certain death. Wednesday 2 Timothy 4:18 Yes, and You, Lord, will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to Your heavenly Kingdom. To You be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Thursday Titus 1:1 This letter is from me, a slave of You, God, and an apostle of You, Jesus Christ. I have been sent to bring faith to those You, God, have chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives. Friday Titus 1:2 Your truth gives me the confidence of eternal life which You, God, have promised to me since before the world began--and You cannot lie. Zingers from Croft M. Pentz, Tyndale House Publishers 3926. Many ministers aim at nothing and hit it every time. 3927. Prison preaching: A seminary graduate preached his first sermon in prison and said to the men, “I am happy to see all of you here.” 3928. Prison preaching: A minister read his text as he started to preach in prison, “How shall we escape…” 3929. Poor preacher: A minister complaining to an auto mechanic that his bill was too high said, “I’m a poor preacher.” The mechanic said, “I know, I’ve heard you preach.” 3930. There was a “drive-in confessional” -- it was called “toot and tell.” | 