An astonishing insightful vision of how Timothy might have interpreted Paul. I wish I had written this….
Paul did not begin with his own faithfulness. He began with Christ’s faithfulness.
He was describing a man who had received mercy.
The greater mystery was how Paul continued carrying responsibility, concern, disappointment, and love without becoming consumed by them.
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Thank you, Dr. Ernie.
Your generosity is deeply appreciated.
One of the questions behind this article was very simple: What might Timothy have been thinking as he read these words from Paul for the first time?
Paul’s testimony is familiar to many of us, but I found myself wondering how it sounded to the young man who had walked beside him, watched him carry burdens for years, and was now being asked to continue the work.
Thank you for reading so carefully, and thank you as well for sharing the article with your readers. I am grateful that these reflections resonated with you.
Radically Happy 
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