Titus 2 Partnership Ministry for Women

09/07/2025

“Do you struggle with the distance between what you thought would be and what is? Disappointment is sometimes God‘s way of leading you home. It is not proof that God is withholding something good from you. Disappointment can be a gift from God that feels nothing like a gift at all. It can be unexpectedly sharp, however, God will use it for your good. In your seasons of disappointment, God is your secure stronghold. When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles, Psalms 34:17. His eyes are on you and His ears are attentive to your cries.” Dottie Wilson

Distance between competing visions of life or of ourselves is one type of spiritual conflict….
… between what is and what one had hoped for or expected
…. between one’s desires and the fear that she won’t have the resources needed to secure them
…. between one’s secret longings or her behavior and her moral values
…. between others’ view of one’s self that has been crafted for the public and what one knows to be true of herself.

All of such dichotomies are part of what the Bible calls “doublemindedness.” It creates inner spiritual and psychological conflict. Resolution of the conflict is what the Lord desires for us…. Inner spiritual conflict resolution brings peace with God, as well as with one’s self and others. It also brings joy, contentment, healing, and wholeness. It begins with honest engagement with God, one’s self, and is often best accomplished with assidtance of a supportive, confidential person in getting to the heart of these matters in one’s soul. God is patient, kind, and waiting for us to come, real to be transparent….to be REAL. It may hurt a bit, but the outcome is definitely worth the effort. If you want to engage in a one/on-one biblical Twelve Step study, learn God’s principles for living, and practice them in a faith community with followers of Jesus, call me. It’s part of Titus 2 Partnership, Inc. ‘s Christian education and life recovery counseling ministry. No fees. First-time appointments available for self-assessment and consultation. Flexible time slots are offered to accommodate busy schedules.

08/30/2025

Step #1- We admitted that we are powerless over our human condition- that our lives have become unmanageable. (From Power To Choose 12-step workbook)

Romans 7:19: For the good that I would, I do not; but the evil i would no, that I do.

“As Paul sat in a cold, damp prison cell, largely alone, during his final imprisonment in Rome, he understood there was a spiritual presence that went beyond the walls of his cell. He uttered, in 2 Timothy 4:17, “But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me.” God imparted to Paul the ability to withstand the trials he faced. Whatever your “lion” of opposition is today, God is standing with you. You are not alone, His abiding presence is there to impart to you the ability you need to withstand what you are facing. You may FEEL powerless, but you are not powerless! God Himself gives power to the weak and to those who have no might He increases their strength, Isaiah 40:29. The Lord is standing by your side and strengthening you.” Dottie Wilson’s devo dhared 8/30/25

Recognition of my own human powerlessness confronts me with a choice, “To whom shall I look for help?”

My powerlessness does not mean hopelessness. My hope is in God, through Christ, by His Holy Spirit and the power of His redemptive work on the cross, even any cross that circumstances may put upon me to bear.

Even in my powerlessness, I have the choice to embrace the God of Hope and seek His strength and the power of His Presence.

08/30/2025

August 2025 Activities

- 2 boxes of Titus 2 kitchenware, bag of towels, and wicker lingerie chest given to single adult woman setting up housekeeping.

- Bag of greeting cards and assorted sewing notions donated and delivered to senior disabled woman for craft making for sale and gifting in Montgomery area.

-Personal hygiene products donated to woman caring for grandchild in her home.

- Clothing and household items donated through Titus 2 distributed to multiple charitable thrift stores and ministries.

- Keurig K-cup holder and refill on supplies delivered to coffee service cart at One Church Mission

- Completed monthly assigned Meals on Wheels route. (1st Wednesdays.)

- Donated 2 participant scholarships for Arrows Addiction Recovery Retreat Conference for women and families being held in September in PC Beach.

- 2 bed donations secured and pick up arranged for family moving back into housing after being out of personal housing for 4 months due to illness.

- Placed a donated washer and dryer with a family in Panama City.

- Received men’s and women’s clothing and distributed them to appropriate ministries’ clothes closets.

- Counseled with a woman regarding addiction issues in a family.

- Shipped books, journal, and a needed household item to a woman after in-person counseling revealed interests and need.

- Provided package of diapers to a mother with infant.

- Provided meal for homeless gentleman and talked to Hope Inspired Ministries staff about how their ministry meets needs of some homeless individuals. Visited with Director of HIM 8/14/25 to learn more about their program.

- Volunteered to mentor a woman in Hope Inspired Ministries’ program weekly during lunch.

- Completed an additional Meals on Wheels delivery 8/11/25 Substituting for a vacationing volunteer.

- Classes in life recovery taught in Panama City 8/6-7, 8/20-21

-Spiritual and life recovery counseling with 15 individuals, 21.5 hours

- Consulted with 2 recovery program executives regarding program personnel needs and expansion plans.

-Assisted a gentleman who had gotten accidentally locked out of his vehicle at a local retail store parking lot to secure a locksmith.

- Received orders of socks, the “shoes that grow”, and vinyl drawstring bags. Secured donation of suitcase to pack the goods and obtained delivery instructions to Kris Nelson at children’s home by way of a mission partner traveling to Sula, Honduras in October. Thanks to all who made this gift possible!

- Gifted funding for purchase of 9 guitars for music classes with elementary students at a Christian school serving all-scholarshipped children that is expanding in a new location.

-Delivered home baked cake to a young man continuing in a residential recovery program. Also, visited with men’s and women’s staff members to encourage and affirm the growth of their program and discuss referrals to their program of men and women encountered in street outreach activities

-Provided funding for the purchase of 2 large sorting bins, 10 clear storage tubs, and 14 clear plastic bins for small item sorting and storage in the One Church Mission clothes and hygiene closet to help organize and facilitate improved use of space for volunteers working the area

-Purchased kitchen and bath linens and cooking utensils needed by older single female veteran in independent housing.

08/18/2025

UPDATE: We sent a single pair of shoes along with a mission team 2 weeks ago. Kris Nelson enthusiastically endorsed the purchase and submitted sizes. The 35 pairs of shoes are ordered and will be delivered to Titus 2 next week. 105 pairs of socks are here and 35 colored drawstring bags for distribution are here, also! Kris will be providing me the “who and where” to deliver the packed suitcase for a mission team to transport it all to Sula! Thanks to everyone of you who have participated in making this all come together! I’m excited to hear of responses from the children who will be receiving these!

Alleviate poverty by ending shoelessness. The Shoe That Grows expands five sizes and lasts for years, protecting health and access to education for kids impacted by poverty and crisis worldwide.

08/11/2025

8/11/25
I went to pick up new presctiption glasses post-cataract surgery today. The light from Atlanta Hwy to Ann St. was unusually long….after I picked up my glasses I stopped at McDonald’s down the street and ordered a “2B large meal”(bacon cheese 1/4 pounder with large fries and Sprite.) When I got to window 2, I was handed a regular Sprite. I said, “Is this a large?” I was told, “No, it was put in as regular.” I said, “No problem,” and smiled. I was asked to pull up to wait for the burger. A few minutes later a server named Mika came out to deliver at a car pulled over in a waiting parking space. Then she walked over to me and said, “Would you like a free caramel macchiato,” and handed it to me. “Sure!” Then I waited and waited. Just about the time I thought maybe they forgot my order, Mika came out with it.

I drove back to the corner at Ann St. and Atlanta Hwy…to give the meal order plus the free caramel macchiato to an unhomed gentleman standing in the center concreted median area of the very busy divided highway. I pulled to the inner curb with emergency lights flashing, offered him the lunch and macchiato and a plastic bag and asked him if he could please pick up the trash around his posted spot when he leaves. He thanked me and said he would.

I have become very aware of how much trash is strewn along the Atlanta Hwy. from Ann St. all the way out past Eastern Blvd. Very sad realization.

This gentleman reminded me so much of a homeless man I knew from my early days at PC Mission, we called him “Captain”. (I had been told he’d once been a boat captain until excessive alcohol undid his life.) The gentleman today accepted the meal, thanked me and said he would clean up around the median area.

I don’t do that very often. If I have an extra water, fresh fruit or a bag of chips, I’ll pass it along to a homeless person by the road. But that’s rare.

I felt like God had me delayed at MacDonald’s to see if I was going to be obedient to the nudge he’d given me as I sat at the light. When I was, He provided a bonus for the recipient! 😊 ….. and an idea.

Maybe I’ll start buying more meals for homeless people standing in medians and give them a trash bag and ask them to please help by cleaning up the space near them………

UPDATE: I’ve put bottled water, plastic gloves, trash bags and sandwich bags with hand wipes in my car. I’ll give out supplies, a ministry business card, and I’ll buy them a meal to clean up a section of Atlanta Hwy. When they’re done, they can call me, I’ll dispose of the trash and give them a $15 gift card to an area fast food restaurant for a second meal….. it is my hope that it will provide dignity, beauty, and community spirit. And I’ll meet some really nice people who need encouragement, I hope.

08/05/2025

Titus 2 July 2025 activities:

-An unhomed AL woman in her 50’s undergoing cancer treatment came to a local mission for services. Titus 2 provided transportation and assistance to purchase wound care supplies, socks, other needed personal items. It was confirmed that she does have transportation for her next medical evaluation out of town.

- Telecounseling appointments completed for 2 new clients.

- Class sessions at 3 programs in July-5 hours

- First July monthly visit to Panama City delayed a week due to coinciding with July 4th holiday. Trips set for 7/10-11, 7/24-25

- July Meals on Wheels monthly route to 13 clients at 11 homes on first Wednesday 1.5 hours

- Refreshed supplies for coffee bar and fruit flavored drink packets for water bottles provided by Titus 2 at Montgomery St. One Church Mission and delivered extra towels and laundry basket for shower rooms on site. Supervised cleaning of public area by volunteers.

- Facilitated referral for a woman in transitional recovery to Vocational Rehab and Blind Services for employment and medical evaluation of disability. She was approved for services and has an appointment scheduled.

- Family support for a woman in out-of-country language training for future mission field work.

- Secured donation of washer and dryer for young single mother in Alabama. Delivered and installed by volunteers on 7/12/25

- Cash food assistance to unhomed female in AL and provided several articles of cooler summer clothing.

- Organized clothing in One Church Mission clothes closet and served shower service supervision duty - 3 days (12 hours) 7/14,16,17

- Towel laundry service done for One Church Mission client services during director’s absence. 3 hours

- Provided new bath cloths for client shower service at Montgomery Mission

- Provided several packages of assorted adult underwear and socks for clothes closet and shower service at One Church Mission.

- Values survey counseling sessions with 4 individuals

- Cash food assistance $15 to an individual for day trip out of town for medical assistance

- Recovery program referral for two females

- Sponsorship applications submitted to men’s weekend Christian retreat for 2 men formerly in recovery program classes- (Deposits $25 each)

- Provided shaving supplies and other personal items for men to Montgomery Mission.

- Snack supper provided for college young adult Bible study group at local church in Montgomery.

- Led Crosswalk SS class lesson at Christ Methodist Church 4 weeks -4 hours

- Organizing “The Shoes That Grow” campaign for Honduras children’s home (where Kris and Steve Nelson serve at staff and houseparents) for end of year gifts. Goal 35 pairs with 70 pairs of socks. (Goal met as of 7/27/25. Ordering in August and coordinating delivery to Honduras through a mission trip by a church group.)

- Assisted employed Mom in life recovery with reinstatement of drivers license to further her employment opportunities.

- Assisted a family head of household known from previous counseling who lost housing due to extended hospitalization and medical rehabilitation to secure housing again as he prepares to return to employment.

- Provided needed supplies to a residential recovery group in lock-down with COVID outbreak.

- Provided family bereavement support by transporting out-of-town family member from out of state to and from the funeral in Florida.

- Individual counseling, case management, teaching sessions, spiritual assistance- Total

58 hrs, 26 individuals

07/28/2025

I know about addiction all too well, for it has impacted my life and that of my family. My biggest pet peeve is when people say, "You had the perfect life, how could you mess it up like this over alcohol or drugs?" or "If you want help, you should just ask," or "We've already been down this road before, and it didn't work last time." Addiction literally consumes your soul, and it's all you can think about! No one wakes up one day and says, "I want to be a he**in, co***ne, or alcohol addict for the rest of my life." So today, more than ever, I pray for the healing of addiction for all those still struggling. There's a personal reason for asking everyone to put this message on their status for at least one hour. I know who'll do it! Think of someone you love who has had an addiction or who is trying to fight this evil, whether winning or losing. I hope to see continuous efforts towards sobriety and this status on all of my friends' walls. Don't share, but copy and paste!! (Tim McCord 7/28/25

07/27/2025

Great news!!
Titus 2 Partnership has, as of today, secured the full funding to purchase 35 pairs of becauseinternational.com “shoes that grow” and 70 pairs of socks for the children’s facility in Sula, Honduras, where friends Kris and Steve Nelson (and their 3 school age sons) live and serve as staff and houseparents. Kris and I will be coordinating ordering, sizes, shipping, etc. in the next 2 weeks! Thank you all for making this project a reality. I look forward to reports of how this community of children and their houseparents are blessed by this project. I’ll keep you posted!

Alleviate poverty by ending shoelessness. The Shoe That Grows expands five sizes and lasts for years, protecting health and access to education for kids impacted by poverty and crisis worldwide.

07/27/2025

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07/27/2025

Trauma isn’t always what happened to you.
Sometimes, it’s what didn’t happen - the comfort you didn’t get, the space you didn’t feel safe to take up, the love you felt you had to earn.
So why do so many high-functioning women feel anxious, disconnected, and not quite themselves? -

07/27/2025

From Boundaries author Dr Henry Cloud:
“Narcissism isn’t just difficult—it’s destructive. The thief comes to steal and destroy, and narcissism does both. It steals your sense of self by undermining your confidence, invalidating your feelings, and draining your emotional energy. It destroys connection, trust, and peace through manipulation, gaslighting, and a constant need to dominate or be admired. Whether it shows up as charm or cruelty, narcissism erodes the core of healthy relationships. Recognizing this is not about judgment... it’s about protection. When you see it clearly, you can stop handing over your worth to someone who’s trying to strip it away.”

05/10/2025

Thanking God for my Mother, grandmothers, and all the spiritual mothers who have nurtured and influenced my life…….