Meet Your Titus 2 Moms

So you've all met the Titus 2 Mentor Moms right? Well, here's a little bit about them so you can get to know them more. Just in case today wasn't enough for you, or maybe you missed today (we missed you too!) I asked Barb, Carol and Tina 3 questions, so without further ado, here's their answers.

What's your favorite book?
Barb: The Bible, and I've really enjoyed reading it this last year and seeing the way God continually forgives those who repent, and how His plan for redemption is clearly woven throughout the Old Testament. Those written by humans: Anything by Francine Rivers, like Redeeming Love. I really enjoy her style and the way she hits my heart. Secular author, a new one to me, Emily Griffin (at least I think that's her name). I occasionally read a book written by a non-Christian, and I found myself hysterical over Something Borrowed, and the sequel Something Blue. They were about real, worldly friends (totally carnal) but I liked them because there really are people like them out there, and it helps me see real life through the eyes of the unsaved (and makes me thankful that I'm not there!). And, I laughed throughout both books!

Carol: One of my favorite books is Witness by Whittaker Chambers. (Usually my favorite book is the one I'm reading at the moment, but this one is an all-time favorite.) Witness is the biography of Mr. Chambers that includes his dramatic escape from being a KGB agent in the communist party in America and the way God used this humble, private man in a very painfully public trial. He wrote the book so his children would know the truth. He suffered for truth. His story made a big impact on me as a college student and again when I reread it a few years ago.


Tina: Hard to pick THE "favorite" but this is one that I have loved: Life of the Beloved by Henry Nouwen. It is a beautiful affirmation of the truth that I am the beloved daughter of the God of the universe and that this knowledge is the source of my greatest joy and peace and purpose in life.

What scripture was most meaningful to you in the last year?
Barb: Most meaningful Scripture--this one takes pondering...this probably sounds kind of odd, but I was really impacted by Daniel 1:8, where it says "But Daniel PURPOSED IN HIS HEART that he would not defile himself...." I think that in order to remain pure and "undefiled" in the world we live in, we have to make some decisions ahead of time, and have a plan for when certain situations arise. If we're thrown into things without a plan, then we are far more likely to error and do something with lasting negative consequences. This is what I'm trying to teach Kristina regarding dating and other situations that she faces in high school.

Carol: A passage of Scripture that has meant a lot to me over the last year is Psalm 103. It is a psalm that says a lot about who God is, but near the end, it says this, "Just as a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. For He himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust." It reminds me of who I am compared to who He is. When I feel overwhelmed, I am comforted and reminded to wait on Him because He knows my frailty, my weakness. Ephesians 2:10 "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." He created me for a purpose and he'll walk beside me in the process.

Tina: I have found myself turning again and again to this passage which brings me such comfort as I have faced circumstances that have challenged me to rely fully on His sovereignty and power in my life and in the lives of those I love: Isaiah 42:1-4 "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned . . . For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior . . . you are precious and honored in my sight and because I love you . . . ."

When you had small children, what was your favorite 'just for me' activity?
Barb: What I did for me when my kids were young--take a bath every night with my favorite book, or almost any book. Amazing, cheap therapy!

Carol: My favorite "just-for-me" activity when my children were small was to escape my house (leaving my husband to baby-sit, of course) to go to a music rehearsal at church. My friends were there. We worked on something beautiful in our time together and I loved it. And it is still my VERY favorite "just-for-me" activity.

Tina: Good question! I found myself doing a lot of sewing - matching outfits for my girls (sometimes even for my son, which his wife thinks are really precious now!) That was really fun for me I also enjoyed reading historical fiction - The Zion Chronicles series and The Zion Covenant series by the Thoenes.

Thank ladies for sharing with us!