by Janet | May 13, 2015 | Speech, Wisdom
 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 Have you ever felt that sick panic of knowing you released information that set in motion things you could not stop? Or have you watched your husband’s face fall...				
					 
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Janet | May 5, 2015 | Character, Speech
Today’s post is more invitation than instruction, but I trust you’ll want to come along… It has taken gobs of self-control to wait to address the subject of speech on the blog because not only is it one of my most requested topic for the conferences and retreats I am...				
					 
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Janet | Apr 28, 2015 | Protection, Wisdom
“The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.” Proverbs 22:3 I bet we’ve all got stories of learning the hard way. When I was a teen, I was told that sun bathing wasn’t good for my skin.  I passed right on by that warning and...				
					 
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Janet | Apr 21, 2015 | Parenting, Protection, Wisdom
“Do not forsake [wisdom] and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.” Proverbs 4:6 My husband had a big date this weekend but it wasn’t with me.  I was simply the photographer who got leftover squash soup for dinner.  But I didn’t mind because the lucky...				
					 
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Janet | Apr 14, 2015 | Health, Wisdom
Happy Summer! If you’re like me, the changing seasons usually mean change in our roles.  It’s time for me to trade my hats of “field trip chaperone”, “volleyball coach” and “track-meet cheerleader” for “fun...