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Today's Scripture 2 Timothy 1:6–12 (NIV) Insight  Timothy was a young pastor whom Paul had left in charge of the church in Ephesus. Paul encouraged him not to let his youth hinder him in his ministry ( 1 Timothy 4:12 ). Although Paul wasn’t ashamed of being a prisoner for the sake of Christ, it seems that Timothy struggled with fear and was a little embarrassed that his mentor was in prison ( 2 Timothy 1:8 ,  12 ). For this reason, Paul invited Timothy to suffer with him for the sake of the gospel. For it was by God’s power that they were permitted to suffer for Christ ( v. 8 ).

By: Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy 2 Timothy 1:6-12 Therefore I remind you ( 1 Tim. 4:14 )  to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.   7 For ( John 14:27; Rom. 8:15; 1 John 4:18 )  God has not given us a spirit of fear,  [ Acts 1:8 ]  but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Not Ashamed of the Gospel 8 ( [ Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26; Rom. 1:16 ]; 2 Tim. 1:12, 16 )  Therefore do not be ashamed of ( 1 Tim. 2:6 )  the testimony of our Lord, nor of me ( Eph. 3:1; 2 Tim. 1:16 )  His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,   9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, ( [ Rom. 3:20 ]; Eph. 2:8, 9 )  not according to our works, but ( Rom. 8:28 )  according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,   10 but ( Eph. 1:9 )  has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus...

Purity My Grandfather was a hardworking, custom combine operator. He worked long hard hours. Life was never easy for him, I don’t think he ever wanted an easy life. My Grandmother? Now that’s another story. She tried to live a pampered life on the road. Grandlady insisted that Grumps buy her an air-conditioned Pontiac for her to drive as they drove the harvest trail from Texas to Montana. Grumps was more comfortable in his Chevy truck with the gun rack on the back window. One summer, my Grandparents followed the harvest through the community where my family lived. I have very pleasant memories of that trip. We visited with my Grandlady in her trailer and ate at “The Green Frog Cafe,” with my Grumps. I also have some unpleasant memories of the visit. One hot, windy summer day, Grumps invited me to ride on his combine with him. This was not one of those luxury “Jonnie poppers,” (his term for John Deere Tractors with air-conditioned cabs) we were riding high on his red Massey. No air ...

Reflect & Pray How have you experienced God’s joy even in times of deep sorrow? How do you explain this? How could you share what you learned with others? Heavenly Father, fan into flame the gift of faith in me, that I might share with love and power my testimony of how You work in my life.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020, | Octoechos Ninth Tuesday after Pentecost Bright Vestments Epistle 1 Corinthians 12:12–26 Gospel Matthew 18:18–22, 19:1, 2, 13–15   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print. Tue, Jul 28, 2020, (Jul 15, 2020) | Fixed Feasts Prince Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles Bright Vestments On the same date: Eighth Tuesday after Pentecost Matins Gospel John 10:9–16 Epistle Galatians 1:11–19 Gospel John 10:1–9   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Tuesday, July 28, 2020, | Octoechos Eighth Tuesday after Pentecost Bright Vestments Epistle 1 Corinthians 10:5–12 Gospel Matthew 16:6–12   Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020, | Ordinary Time Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Year 2 | Roman Missal | Lectionary First Reading Jeremiah 14:17–22 Response Psalm 79:9 Psalm Psalm 79:8–9, 11, 13 Gospel Acclamation Text Gospel Matthew 13:36–43   Catholic Daily Readings . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Tuesday, July 28, 2020, | After Pentecost Proper 12, Tuesday Year 2 Psalms (Morning) Psalm 61, 62 Psalms (Evening) Psalm 68:1–20 (21–23) 24–35 Old Testament Judges 2:1–5, 11–23 New Testament Romans 16:17–27 Gospel Matthew 27:32–44   The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2010. Print. Tuesday, July 28, 2020, | Trinity Season Tuesday of the Eighth Week after Trinity Morning Prayer On the same date: Tuesday of the Eighth Week after Trinity, Evening Prayer Psalm Psalm 77 First Reading 1 Samuel 9:1–10 Second Reading Luke 13...