by Janet | Feb 27, 2021 | Character, Church, Speech
Years ago, one of our daughters was struggling in a high school math class. Employing a tutor to assist her, we came to discover something very important – she couldn’t easily distinguish between an addition and a division sign. Turns out, that’s important....
by Janet | Dec 14, 2017 | Character, Family, Parenting, Self-Control, Speech
“Even in your thoughts, do not curse the king, nor in your bedroom curse the rich, for a bird of the air will carry your voice, or some winged creature tell the matter.” Ecclesiastes 10:20 One of God’s greatest gifts to me during my early mothering years was a...
by Janet | Jun 23, 2015 | Speech, Wisdom
“A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his own opinion.” Proverbs 18:2 Many years ago when I was a young bride, my younger sister called me up and told me about some difficulty she was experiencing in a work relationship. I listened,...
by Janet | Jun 17, 2015 | Speech
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” Proverbs 26:28 It happened in my kitchen about 12 years ago at the height of my desire to impress the world as an amazing and competent new mother. Ever the girl who...
by Janet | Jun 10, 2015 | Speech
“So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire….” James 3:5-6a From the playground to the boardroom. From the ball field to the church. From the youth to...
by Janet | Jun 2, 2015 | Family, Parenting, Speech
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh words stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 Today I’m speaking to what may be a secret shame for many women. Especially wives & mothers. (So if you read any posts in this series, please read this one.) I’ve seen it in...
