by Janet | Jul 20, 2016 | Character, Modesty, Self-Control
Every once in a while, we are privileged to cross paths with people that we immediately discover to be kindred spirits, as Anne of Green Gables would say. Bosom friends. (I have to use that word because my girls cringe when I do and I’ll be making them read...
by Janet | Jun 22, 2016 | Character, Excellence, Leadership
“In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.” Proverbs 14:28 On Sunday, I went to a retirement celebration for one of the greatest men I am privileged to know. He’s not a man of great physical stature or intimidating...
by Janet | May 11, 2016 | Character, Excellence, Family, Parenting
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Prov. 31:28-29 As I sit to type this post tonight, my computer screen isn’t the only thing glowing. Despite...
by Janet | Mar 23, 2016 | Character, Marriage, Protection, Uncategorized
“Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land.” Prov. 31:23 I used to think this verse was weird. Or at least weirdly located. Smack dab in the middle of twenty-two verses about the super wife, appears this singular verse about...
by Janet | Mar 8, 2016 | Character, Ministry
“She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.” Proverbs 31:20 I may be the worst person to write on this subject. Or I may be the best depending on how you look at it. When someone writes from a platform of expertise, there is...
by Janet | Feb 24, 2016 | Character, Work
“She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard…She perceives that her merchandise is profitable… She makes bedcoverings for herself, her clothing is fine linen and purple… She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers...
