2 Timothy 1: Spirit Of Divorce

I need to take a page from Paul because I sometimes have a tendency to be people pleaser and not a God pleaser. Paul’s mindset was all about building the kingdom of God. Paul was not moved by people’s emotions and threats that were made towards his life. Having a made-up mind really helps one to be focused on his task. Paul was task driven and motivated to build, exhort, and correct churches to ensure people’s souls were in the right standing with God.

To reduce our national debt, which is 3.8 Trillion dollars in 2012 according to (Doc B), We should stop handing out money and start loaning out money, cut some money from all of the Big five programs and stop spending the money America doesn't have.

Spirit so as not to be conceited, not provoking nor envying one another. Paul reveals that liberty in

"Move into the direction where God wants you to be still, into the storm, as He makes your enemies your foot stool, in your obedience, good work, faith and Love." ~ Jon Barnes

1 Peter 5:6-7 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” This verse is an amazing verse of reminder to Christians that we need to humble ourselves to the Lord and allow ourselves to be dependent upon him. I often find myself struggling with the theological principle this verse holds. Following the Interpretive journey process throughout this passage helped me to gain a clearer understanding of this scripture and how it applies to my life today.

In the bible, Jesus is a leader who had a reputation across the towns as being fearless, willing to do anything in order to help someone. In today’s society we sometimes associate men with having a reputation with being fearless, because people might say that men are more fearless because of their mental and physical abilities, but this is not always true. For example, there was a woman who just attempted to be a Navy Seal, “A woman will train with other potential officers this summer in hopes of becoming the first female Navy SEAL” (Coleman, 2017), and this took a fearless woman to attempt to become a part of an elite group of

1. Galatians 6:10 “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” (King James Version).

James 1:2-3 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.”

A quote that stuck out to me was “If God does not know us, we do not exist” (Benner, 2015, p. 45). Therefore, if I am not turning to God, vulnerable and just as I am, He does not

The United States of America is the land of the free and the home of the brave; however, it can also be called the country that holds the highest divorce rates. America’s divorce rate in 2010 was at forty one percent and is still currently growing (Divorce Rates by Country). Forty percent of these divorces had children involved (Divorce Rates in America). With such shocking statistics, it is easy to see that America’s divorce system is in dire need of change. Since divorce can ruin families, harm a child’s all around well-being, and holds the potential of being prevented, there should be more strict regulations to receive a divorce and a stronger push for covenant marriages.

Paul's letter to the Galatians describes (in part) how to maintain Christian liberty and how to walk in the Spirit.

In our society today, it can be hard to fully understand and relate to biblical texts written in a seemingly different world. With stories of great joys and sorrows, I found that although the world we live in today is different, the messages are still highly relevant. As long as humans are still imperfect and desired filled beings, we will need the wisdom of these biblical texts to guide us. As the stories of overcoming hardships and suffering made an impression on me, the stories of love and acceptance filled me with great emotion. There are many differences that seem to separate Christians today, whether in arguments such as interpretations or certain beliefs. This has only divided an undivided religion. I found comfort and strength from texts about love and a calling for Christians to come together despite differences. In this, I found a deeper connection to myself and others.

Therefore, walking with Christ has helped me grow better as a person today. Following Christ has giving me comfort and relief in my life. Since I have gave my life to Christ I have noticed that it has helped me to have a better mind-set and helped me think more positive about things and others. Before I welcomed Christ into my life, I was a greedy person: I would always think about myself and not others. Since my walk with Christ I have put myself on the back burner and put my savior first. He has

2 Timothy 2:1-4, “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. “

The U.S. beer industry is a highly concentrated industry since two large firms (Anheuser-Busch InBev and MillerCoors) occupy a significant market share. As the craft beer industry experiences an explosive growth, the competition becomes fierce. As the largest craft brewery and the seventh largest brewery in the United States, the Boston Beer Company is facing growing competitive threats from larger breweries and premium imported beer companies, including Anheuser-Busch InBev, MillerCoors, Heineken, Sierra Nevada, New Belgium Brewing, and Crown Imports. More than that, it has to face the competitive challenges from the small breweries, which are growing rapidly and want to surpass the Boston Beer Company. Samuel Adams produced by the Boston Beer Company is one of the most popular craft beer because it has won more awards in the beer tasting competitions than any other brewery in the world since 2000 (Dess et al. C129). As the competition within the craft beer industry, the Boston Beer Company has to figure out a way to maintain growth, increase customer awareness, and continue to brew flavorful beers that customers enjoy.