“That the aged men be sober, grave… The aged women likewise… Titus 2:2a-3a When I read Scripture, I often have to read it more than once. I may need to ponder on the passage, pull out a dictionary, peruse the Strong’s Concordance, pray to ask God for wisdom, and put my own thoughts aside to comprehend the message being taught. Titus 2 is one of the chapters I have to ponder. It’s rich with ...
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Learning How to Be Sober
“That the aged men be sober…The aged women likewise… Titus 2:2a-3a Sobriety is a difficult topic of discussion for me. I’ve never tasted an intoxicating beverage and my parents didn’t drink. Yet, I have heartfelt compassion for those who have succumbed to the tragic consequences of intoxication. While my limited knowledge hinders my ability to relate to the addictive attraction to drinking or ...
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“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 God instructs us to pray without ceasing to pray. He doesn’t say we are to pray without taking a break or ceasing from our labors. Please excuse me as I take this month to stop and reflect on where I’m at with my goals and responsibilities, pray for burdens on my heart, and take time to get outside and smell some flowers. Thank you. Bring It ...
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“But speak thou the thingswhich become sound doctrine:That the aged men be… …The aged women be likewise…”Titus 2:1, 2a, & 3a I find Titus 2 to be a fascinating, challenging, and inspiring chapter in the Bible. Maybe it’s because I’m a “things-to-do list” kind of gurl. I like things spelled out so I know what to do next and when to get it done. I also love checking the task off when it’s ...
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“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviouras becometh holiness,” Titus 2:3 Ugh. Being good is tough, and behaving like we should, privately or publicly, can be a daily struggle. I guess that’s why I like the start of a new year. It’s a good time to hit refresh on bad behaviors, failed endeavors and unfinished tasks. It’s an opportunity to regroup and restart healthy habits. God was so ...
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