In the first post in this series on Titus 3:1-8, I introduced the series saying that so often we Christians talk about the good news of Jesus by focusing on its implications for life after death. While it does apply to the eternal realm for sure, what we notice in a letter like Titus, isContinue reading “How to live Christianly in the world – Titus 3:1-8, Part 2”
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When to subject ourselves to the authorities, and when not to – Titus 3:1-8, Part 1
I recently heard what is reported to be a true story from a Sunday school teacher in Dublin, Ireland. She writes, “I was testing the children in my Sunday school class to see if they understood the concept of getting into Heaven. I asked them, ‘If I sold my house and my car and had aContinue reading “When to subject ourselves to the authorities, and when not to – Titus 3:1-8, Part 1”
How you can know that you are truly a Christian – Titus 2:11-15, Part 5
How do you know if you are truly a Christian? Have you ever doubted? Have you wondered if your faith is real? We’ve heard a lot of good news in this series of posts on Titus 2:11-15 about God’s love for us. Before we get a big head from all this good news that GodContinue reading “How you can know that you are truly a Christian – Titus 2:11-15, Part 5”
How to be adopted into God’s family – Titus 2:11-15, Part 4
Would you say that you are close to God? Or distant? Thinking in family terms, would you say you are part of God’s family? I recently blogged about the phrase that people sometimes use, “We’re all God’s children.” As I reflected on that phrase, I found it needed further explanation. You can read that postContinue reading “How to be adopted into God’s family – Titus 2:11-15, Part 4”
What Christians need to say “No” to – Titus 2:11-15, Part 3
How are you with saying “No” to people or opportunities or temptations in life? It can be difficult, especially for those of us who have people-pleasing tendencies or addictive personalities. Being able to say “No” is vital in many areas of life, and in our series on Titus 2:11-15, Paul brings it up. In verseContinue reading “What Christians need to say “No” to – Titus 2:11-15, Part 3″
Do you really know God? Titus 2:11-15, Part 2
As we continue studying Titus 2:11-15, Paul says that salvation has appeared to all. “Appeared” is the Greek word where we get our English word, “epiphany.” Epiphany gives us the idea of light appearing in the darkness, like at sunrise. Here “epiphany” refers to God’s grace like a new light of truth in Christ appearingContinue reading “Do you really know God? Titus 2:11-15, Part 2”
When you forget to save your work – Titus 2:11-15, Part 1
I was listening to a podcast recently that was talking about research into the mob. Organized crime families. What the research revealed was fascinating: most mobsters don’t want to be mobsters. In fact, even when they themselves cannot break free from a life of crime, they will go to great lengths to help their kidsContinue reading “When you forget to save your work – Titus 2:11-15, Part 1”
Learning how to be a good employee from an unexpected source – Titus 2:1-10, Part 5
Are you a good employee? How do you know? Do you receive good evaluations? What would your bosses say about you? In this post we’re going to learn how to be a good employee from an most unexpected source. In this series of posts on Titus 2:1-10, Paul has been talking to various groups inContinue reading “Learning how to be a good employee from an unexpected source – Titus 2:1-10, Part 5”
How older people can impact younger people – Titus 2:1-10, Part 4
Older people, are you irrelevant? Out of touch? Maybe you feel that way. But know this, you can and should have an impact on the younger generations. They need you. But how can you connect with them? Thus far in our series on Titus 2:1-10, Paul has taught older men and women how to ageContinue reading “How older people can impact younger people – Titus 2:1-10, Part 4”
How not to become a bitter old maid – Titus 2:1-10, Part 3
I’ll never forget the time, as she in hospice and weeks away from passing, when my maternal grandmother admitted to me, through tears, that she was afraid she was becoming a bad Christian. She was referring to the aging process, and how she could become impatient and angry, or judgmental. No doubt she was alwaysContinue reading “How not to become a bitter old maid – Titus 2:1-10, Part 3”
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