Meet Me in the Word: Bible Study with Pastor Tim

Send Tim a note In a world where injustice seems to be the norm, can we find genuine peace that withstands all of that?  David's world was as chaotic as anyone's and yet there was still a trust that God understood all of that.  Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Check out the website! https://meetmeintheword.com/ Want to support this ministry bu...

Send Tim a note One of the best things we can do when we realize that God has done something important in our lives is to mark that moment with something to help us remember it in the future. What do you keep with you, or maybe have in your home, that prompts conversation about God's goodness in your life?  The people of Israel were instructed to build a simple but powerful reminder that God...

Send Tim a note Reflection isn't a passive exercise and in this case, it's pretty intense but desperately needed. Paul's challenge to the early Jewish followers of Jesus was pointed.  While our specific struggles are different today, the message still rings true, we're called to live with integrity.  Leave the hypocritical judgment behind and move back towards Christ.  Support...

Send Tim a note Can we talk about the gift of slowing down for a moment?  I had kind of expected that today’s meditation would feel just like a continuation of last Wednesday (Genesis 7). Funny how we do that to ourselves. And then I got to slow down and sit in it and there was so much richness for me.  You're invited to do the same. May the Lord meet you in the exact way you need. Support th...

Send Tim a note I might be living a good life but is Jesus calling me to something else? Something more?  I've been thinking lately that if the accounts of Jesus are true (and I believe they are) then that changes my life. My big move?  Say yes to him. Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Check out the website! https://meetmeintheword.com/ Want to supp...

Send Tim a note Sometimes the best thing we can do is let ourselves get caught up in the greatness and majesty of God. We all have things to work out and work on but He's the one that can change us through the power of His presence.  Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Check out the website! https://meetmeintheword.com/ Want to support this ministry b...

Send Tim a note People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.  Have you heard that before? I think it’s true… responsible (and successful) people make plans… but how does that work in the context of faith in God? What’s the balance between personal responsibility and trusting that God will provide? Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Check out the website!...

Send Tim a note Becoming aware of our own blind spots is an important part of maturing in our faith. The believers in Rome needed to do it and so do we.  It isn't enough for us to read or know, we are called to actually respond to what God reveals in us. Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Check out the website! https://meetmeintheword.com/ Want to su...

Send Tim a note Are we willing to say yes to God’s plan even if it’s uncomfortable and longer than we thought? We usually don’t know the length of a particular season in life, or the challenges it will bring, or what it will ultimately produce in and around us.  We may imagine we have a clue but it’s typically short-sighted on our part.  So... will we receive what God has for us? Support the show...

Send Tim a note Have you ever had that experience when you make a conscious choice to follow God’s leading and then when you did that thing, life got rough?  I think that's a very common human experience.  In fact, Jesus went through some very intense adversity and testing right after he was baptized.  We don't need to be afraid of the wilderness experience.  Keep going with Jesus... it&...

Send Tim a note Life is rarely easy for us and sometimes we have people that seem to be directly opposing us.  How do we respond to that?  Are we just supposed to be nice?  Jesus commands us to love our neighbors AND our enemies and yet, we don't need to stand in the way of true justice. Also - I get to use a $14 dollar word in this one! Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more a...

Send Tim a note [The Real Episode for Friday!].  :) Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Check out the website! https://meetmeintheword.com/ Want to support this ministry but don't want to do the monthly subscription?  Click the link below. https://buymeacoffee.com/timothysamuel

Send Tim a note Food for thought... what we believe matters.  There's really no getting around that part but there is so much more to living a life of faith. The condition of our hearts matters too - If we believe in Jesus but don’t follow him, don’t mimic Him, we find ourselves missing it in a huge way.  Are we willing to surrender our attitudes and actions to God? Support the show For a rea...

Send Tim a note Are you willing to trust God about things you don’t understand?  Not every part of life and faith makes perfect sense to us. I believe that's part of what it means to exercise our faith and live differently than we would otherwise. The world had totally lost its mind and Noah was asked to do things that I'm sure didn't make sense to him. Support the show For a readin...

Send Tim a note What are the solid, measurable steps you’ve taken in your walk with Jesus? Much of spiritual growth is all about character, which is harder to measure concretely and yet, we don’t grow in Jesus by accident. This is one of those short stories with big impact!  The joy and challenge of our faith is to model our lives after Christ. Sometimes it's as simple as doing what He did. S...

Send Tim a note Who do you confide in?  Is there someone you've allowed to see past whatever protective layers you have?  We all need that safe person!  Part of what I love about the Psalms as a whole, and Psalm 6 in particular, is the combination of honesty and faith.  Apparently, it really is okay to bring your whole self into the presence of God.  Support the show For a reading plan and to...

Send Tim a note When you make a promise, how do you keep it?  What do you offer beyond good intentions?  This is a continuation of last Friday's episode (Joshua 2:1-12) and I LOVE how God continues to encourage and remind the people of Israel that His plan is the best. This passage was just what I needed for today and my prayer is that God uses it in your life as well.  Support the show For a...

Send Tim a note The problem with hypocrisy isn't just that it's mean and degrading, it actually puts us in danger when we participate in it.  Who is actually in charge anyway?  Beyond that, God doesn't lead us in that way. Instead, He uses things like kindness and patience to bring about change in us. Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Chec...

Send Tim a note How often do you think about your life?  Your mortality? Your legacy?  Do you ever think about what living forever would be like? This genealogy speaks to life, death, and what we do with the time we have.  (This is Tim's favorite episode so far) Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Check out the website! https://meetmeintheword.com/ Wa...

Send Tim a note The incredibly eccentric and bold John The Baptist challenged the people of his day to live differently.  Some responded well and others, not so much.  What about you and me?  Good news, we don't have to do any of this alone! Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Check out the website! https://meetmeintheword.com/ Want to support this mi...

Send Tim a note What does your prayer life sound like? Hopeful? Bold? Expectant? Mad? I'm both amazed and comforted at the level of honesty we find in the Psalms. No matter what's happening in your life right now, you can bring it... all of it, to God. Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Check out the website! https://meetmeintheword.com/ Want to...

Send Tim a note How often do those worst case scenarios you play up in your mind turn out to be true?  I am guilty of doing the same thing and yet, so many times the actual event turns out to be much better than I anticipated. God is absolutely faithful and two of Israel's spies find out in the most surprising way! Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional. ...

Send Tim a note Yup... this one's got some spice in it.  More importantly, it challenges us to consider who we're really worshipping and whether or not we are downgrading from what's true (and good) to lesser things.  Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Check out the website! https://meetmeintheword.com/ Want to support this ministry but don...

Send Tim a note [Please excuse a couple of "skips" in today's audio. Rookie (me) mistake ;)] How do you deal with disappointment or rejection?  We all have moments of falling short but what we do with those moments can make all the difference in the world. The story of Cain and Abel is so much more than hatred and murder.  It shows us the importance of taking our response seriously...

Send Tim a note The account of Jesus' birth is one of the most encouraging and hope-filled parts of the Gospel.  It is, though, a story of good and evil; light versus the darkness.  Even when darkness is overwhelming, the light will not be overtaken by it.  Support the show For a reading plan and to learn more about this devotional.  Check out the website! https://meetmeintheword.com/ Want to...