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The Titus 2 Woman Titus 2:3-5 New International Version (NIV) 3  Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.  4  Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children,  5  to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. The whole goal of a  Titus 2  woman is to train younger women in Biblical, simple-to-measure, Spirit-empowered, love-based living. Paul did not call for Titus as the pastor to train all the women in these qualities God wanted them to cultivate; rather he called upon the godly older women of Christ's church. He singles out the women of faith, those who had already learned to love their husbands, learned to love their children, and learned to be reverent, godly, modest and wise—a...

Being positive does not mean we deny the existence of difficulty; it means we believe God is greater than our difficulties. (Joyce Meyer) Be Blessed and be a blessing!

The Bible makes everyone both a trainer and a trainee In a world where education seems to be offered everywhere, the biblical description of the church as God's training center for holy living is often overlooked. this error becomes obvious when a church lacks leaders. Effective leadership in a church is the result of proper training. When young believers have not been trained the church begins to flounder. Read Titus Chapter 2 Paul instructed Titus to place responsibility of moral leadership on the elders. Older men and women (2:1-5) had to lead the way in personal holiness. If their lives demonstrated the transforming power of the gospel, they would leave a lasting impact on following generations. Young men who saw older men diligently maintaining their faith in Christ would do likewise (2:2). Young women who heard older women encourage them to "love their husbands, to love their children" (2:4) would be more likely to take the counsel to heart if they saw th...

THE 10 VIRTUES OF THE PROVERBS 31 WOMAN 1. Faith – A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She seeks His will for her life and follows His ways. (Proverbs 31:26, Proverbs 31:29 – 31, Matthew 22:37, John 14:15, Psalm 119:15) 2. Marriage – A Virtuous Woman respects her husband. She does him good all the days of her life. She is trustworthy and a help-meet. (Proverbs 31:11- 12, Proverbs 31:23, Proverbs 31:28, 1 Peter 3, Ephesians 5, Genesis 2:18) 3.  Mothering – A Virtuous Woman teaches her children the ways of her Father in heaven. She nurtures her children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom, and trains them in the way they should go. (Proverbs 31:28, Proverbs 31:26, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6, Luke 18:16) 4. Health – A Virtuous Woman cares for her body. She prepares healthy food for her family. (Proverbs 31:14 – 15, Proverbs 31:17,...

Count it all joy… James 1:2-3 Read James Chapter 4 Often we don't receive the things we ask of God because the motivation in our hearts is wrong. James addresses the Church as the Bride of Christ. He accuses her of spiritual adultery for her love of the things of the world. God wants our love and commitment for Himself exclusively. when He sees us devoting ourselves to the world and material things He is jea lous of our misplaced devotion. You can't have it both ways - it's time to stop straddling the fence. We can find freedom and peace in God's Word - God's peace.  God will protect us if we ask for His help; we don't have to succumb to the lure of worldly things or desires. God wants us to be concerned with Him and with spiritual things. He knows that the worldly things which tempt us would only leave us dissatisfied. We can't live life in our own strength, we find strength in our dependence on God. N o matter how strong we...

God is With You I believe that today, whatever you’re facing, God wants to remind you that He is with you. I believe God wants you to know that He is able to provide for you, to protect you, to sustain you, and to keep you safe—no matter what you’re facing. I’m praying today that God will make everyone reading these words aware of His presence and provision today. Be blessed and be a blessing; know that He is with you.