Titus Connection Volume 19, Number 11 November, 2025
WISE INTENTIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
TITUS CONNECTION
Volume 19, Number 11 November, 2025
Intentionally Developing Multigenerational Leaders
Throughout The World
TITUS CONNECTION
Volume 19, Number 11 November, 2025
Intentionally Developing Multigenerational Leaders
Throughout The World
Greetings. This is coming out late this month. Lots of things have been going on in WILD and several family situations/opportunities have taken my time. Please enjoy what is shared. Mike
Paul’s Ashamedness of the Gospel
“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,” (Philippians 3:7-10). Paul shared these words and was his focus and purpose from the day he met Jesus on the road to Damascus until the day he met Jesus again face-to-face in heaven.
Because of his commitment to Jesus, Paul was able to clearly declare, “I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” (Romans 1:14-17).
Paul was passionate for Jesus Christ. He was 100% committed. That is one major reason why he stated he would preach the gospel to anyone, for he was not ashamed of the Gospel (who Jesus is and what He did for mankind). To not be ashamed means not to be disgraced, embarrassed or humiliated. There was no disgrace in preaching the Gospel; his confidence was completely in Jesus.
Being sold out for Jesus, never once did Paul feel embarrassed sharing who Jesus is, of what Jesus stands for and represents. Paul was completely willing to do whatever the Lord called him to do and be, and to live his life that totally honored the Lord. The top priority in Paul’s life was to get to know Jesus better each day he lived on this earth. There was nothing that stood between Jesus and him, not money, career, family, leisure, stuff, reputation, or comfort.
Anywhere Jesus would lead him, he would go. No human could change his mind. Everything in Paul’s life was to glorify God.
Not being ashamed includes the willingness to be offended by Jesus – “Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me” (Matthew 11:6). To follow Jesus this way is even if your prayers and situations are not answered the way you want them to be answered, you still obediently follow.
You are willing to suffer, deal with unfairness, give up comforts of your surroundings and enter a world of pain and utter endurance. You give up your rights, your free will and obediently follow His leading; you give up your legacy, status, prestige and totally okay with all that, never looking back on the decision to be totally sold out for Jesus.
As Paul said, “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. (Pressing) on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14). Am I completely committed to Jesus, that nothing else in the world is more important than commitment? If I am, then I can also confidently say that I am not ashamed of the Gospel.
Because of his commitment to Jesus, Paul was able to clearly declare, “I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” (Romans 1:14-17).
Paul was passionate for Jesus Christ. He was 100% committed. That is one major reason why he stated he would preach the gospel to anyone, for he was not ashamed of the Gospel (who Jesus is and what He did for mankind). To not be ashamed means not to be disgraced, embarrassed or humiliated. There was no disgrace in preaching the Gospel; his confidence was completely in Jesus.
Being sold out for Jesus, never once did Paul feel embarrassed sharing who Jesus is, of what Jesus stands for and represents. Paul was completely willing to do whatever the Lord called him to do and be, and to live his life that totally honored the Lord. The top priority in Paul’s life was to get to know Jesus better each day he lived on this earth. There was nothing that stood between Jesus and him, not money, career, family, leisure, stuff, reputation, or comfort.
Anywhere Jesus would lead him, he would go. No human could change his mind. Everything in Paul’s life was to glorify God.
Not being ashamed includes the willingness to be offended by Jesus – “Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me” (Matthew 11:6). To follow Jesus this way is even if your prayers and situations are not answered the way you want them to be answered, you still obediently follow.
You are willing to suffer, deal with unfairness, give up comforts of your surroundings and enter a world of pain and utter endurance. You give up your rights, your free will and obediently follow His leading; you give up your legacy, status, prestige and totally okay with all that, never looking back on the decision to be totally sold out for Jesus.
As Paul said, “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. (Pressing) on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14). Am I completely committed to Jesus, that nothing else in the world is more important than commitment? If I am, then I can also confidently say that I am not ashamed of the Gospel.
YOUTH MINISTRY
BRING HONOR TO YOUR PARENTS
BRING HONOR TO YOUR PARENTS
Statistically proven, the probability is extremely high that if your parents did not have children, you will not either. Consider that for a minute. We all have parents, so when we to honor our mother and father (Ephesians 6:2), what does that mean?
One meaning is to respect them. Respect is abiding to the feelings, wishes and rights of your parents. If they indicate you are to do something or not to do something, and you go against those directives, you are not showing respect by your disobedience.
Obedience is part of that honor definition. As younger children and teenagers, how much we truly honor our parents is revealed by our level of obedience. You can say you honor your parents but if you are not obeying them, your level of honor is low or non-existent.
If you are told by your parents to do something contrary to what the Bible indicates, follow scripture. Respecting authorities in our world today is not a popular concept. If we do not like a certain authority figure or something where we are told not to do, it is okay to be disrespectful. If you say you are a Christian, respecting authorities is part of who and what we do as Christians.
Another meaning is being a child of your parents, you reflect your family and when you show a positive reflection, you honor your parents. Their reputation is affected by your behavior. If your parents are working to present an honorable name in your community and you do something to tarnish that name, that does not bring honor to your parents. This will often be true throughout their and your whole life
Honoring your parents also includes listening to them for insight and often not doing some of the things that created heartaches in your parents’ lives. They want to spare you from dumb or improper things they did, so you do not have to go through similar pain and suffering.
As you get older and no longer under the authority of your parents, you honor your parents by having them as advisors, seeking their input in matters where you need counsel. Parents have wisdom young people do not have yet and are normally a great resource for guidance. Most parents appreciate being included and asked for their input plus they want the best for their children, regardless of how old their children are.
When we bought our house years ago, I purposely involved both my father and grandfather in the discussions of the soundness of the house and if they had any reservations about the house. They both had built their own homes and had lived in more houses than I had ever lived in, so they had insight I had not had yet. They were thrilled to be included and to share area of expertise that were of great help to us.
Showing love and care to your parents brings honor. This includes being kind and considerate of who they are as people created in God’s image, much less that they are you parents. They have feelings and same intrinsic needs you have so know that showing love and concern for them throughout their lives reveals volumes of honor.
Someday if you marry and have children, you will want your children to honor you by their obedience and respect for you. If you want to see that happen, make sure you are showing the same presently to your parents, even though in some cases, parents are not acting like proper parents. Here is where you ask Jesus to give you a heart of grace and mercy toward them and love them like Jesus would.
One meaning is to respect them. Respect is abiding to the feelings, wishes and rights of your parents. If they indicate you are to do something or not to do something, and you go against those directives, you are not showing respect by your disobedience.
Obedience is part of that honor definition. As younger children and teenagers, how much we truly honor our parents is revealed by our level of obedience. You can say you honor your parents but if you are not obeying them, your level of honor is low or non-existent.
If you are told by your parents to do something contrary to what the Bible indicates, follow scripture. Respecting authorities in our world today is not a popular concept. If we do not like a certain authority figure or something where we are told not to do, it is okay to be disrespectful. If you say you are a Christian, respecting authorities is part of who and what we do as Christians.
Another meaning is being a child of your parents, you reflect your family and when you show a positive reflection, you honor your parents. Their reputation is affected by your behavior. If your parents are working to present an honorable name in your community and you do something to tarnish that name, that does not bring honor to your parents. This will often be true throughout their and your whole life
Honoring your parents also includes listening to them for insight and often not doing some of the things that created heartaches in your parents’ lives. They want to spare you from dumb or improper things they did, so you do not have to go through similar pain and suffering.
As you get older and no longer under the authority of your parents, you honor your parents by having them as advisors, seeking their input in matters where you need counsel. Parents have wisdom young people do not have yet and are normally a great resource for guidance. Most parents appreciate being included and asked for their input plus they want the best for their children, regardless of how old their children are.
When we bought our house years ago, I purposely involved both my father and grandfather in the discussions of the soundness of the house and if they had any reservations about the house. They both had built their own homes and had lived in more houses than I had ever lived in, so they had insight I had not had yet. They were thrilled to be included and to share area of expertise that were of great help to us.
Showing love and care to your parents brings honor. This includes being kind and considerate of who they are as people created in God’s image, much less that they are you parents. They have feelings and same intrinsic needs you have so know that showing love and concern for them throughout their lives reveals volumes of honor.
Someday if you marry and have children, you will want your children to honor you by their obedience and respect for you. If you want to see that happen, make sure you are showing the same presently to your parents, even though in some cases, parents are not acting like proper parents. Here is where you ask Jesus to give you a heart of grace and mercy toward them and love them like Jesus would.