Self-control
Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. January is often a time to make resolutions, set goals, and diet. In my forties, I decided I was tired of being overweight, so we bought a tread mill and went on a healthy diet. Every day I walked as I watched a show I had taped on my VCR (yep-that long ago.) I fixed low-fat meals and stuck to my one treat a day, usually ice cream. In about a year, I'd reached my goal weight. The self-control I imposed on myself paid off. I kept the weight off for almost six years. I’ve gained and lost weight since then and fig...
