“Do not forsake wisdom and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.” Proverbs 4:6
Wasted Beauty
“Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.” Proverbs 11:22 My young friend Grace is insightful beyond her 9 years. On the way to a bridal shower, I asked her what she thought of the recent Cinderella movie that my girls and I were...
Speeding Tickets, Snails & Scandalous Words
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.” Proverbs 12:1 If you ever want to get your kids’ attention, teach them about a Bible verse that uses a word they aren’t supposed to say. We don’t use the King James Version in our home,...
Who’s Hungry?
As my family officially heads into summer holidays today, this notion has been the longing of my heart and the subject of my prayers. If you hope to serve up heaping, helpings of sweetness to your family this summer, then read on and join me in my quest! “One who is...
Not Hardly
Because I've got a lot of teaching to do this weekend and I want to avoid disqualifying myself as a Bible teacher by how I treat my family this week, I wasn't going to also attempt a wise & witty blog post. So here is a re-post of an early favourite for all you...
Nikes, Nibbles & Sweet Speech
Proverbs 16:21 “The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.” We headed to the school unrushed and unrumpled this particular morning. Lunch bags – check. Snow gear – check. Tennis ball retrieved from roof for...
Feeling Vulnerable?
“A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” Proverbs 25:28 Vulnerability. I’m not a big fan. I don’t suppose many people are, but it’s particularly hard for those of us who enjoy a bit of control. It was probably the most...
Which Pair Will You Wear?
“Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.” Proverbs 14:4 My friend turned from the sink puzzled. “Pardon me for asking, but why are you memorizing a verse about an ox?” I was happy to tell her and I’m...
Build It or Break It?
"The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.” Proverbs 14:1 Today you have a choice. And tomorrow. And the day after that. As women establishing our households, which we’ll define as the atmosphere, habits and...
Untouchable
Proverbs 29:25 "The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe." As a boy, when my dad wasn't in a fistfight or hustling the neighbors for spare change to buy band aids for his brother who had supposedly, been "mauled by a bear"... He was...
Kept…
"Do not forsake [wisdom] and she will keep you, love her and she will guard you." Proverbs 4:6 Hello Friend! As I launch this weekly blog containing what I hope will be super-helpful insights on biblical wisdom, I wanted to let you know what to expect: 1. These...