Reading 2nd Timothy in 2009 was the encouragement I needed to begin to write a blog to pass on His legacy to my daughters.  In reading through it again today I am again encouraged, especially in light of  yesterday's tragedy, that truly the only thing that is important in this life is what we do with Jesus Christ  Read through 2 Timothy and hear Paul's passion and courage in Christ as he faces certain death under Nero as a prisoner in Rome. See the Christlike, selfless love that he has for Timothy, his beloved son in the faith,  as he prepares him to take his place giving spiritual leadership to the churches.  Read it as a letter from a dying father to a faithful son exhorting and encouraging him to stand fast in the faith...to be brave...to be strong...to do all the he does in love...to preach the word...to fulfill his ministry. If you give your kids Jesus, you have given them everything they need.  His presence will go with them and He will give them rest.

But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,  and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,  that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.--2nd Timothy 3:14-17

Here is link to 2nd Timothy

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+1&version=NKJV