by Janet | Apr 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
“…and on her tongue is the law of kindness.” Proverbs 31:26 (NKJV) If “Mother of the Year” awards were given out, I would not be in the list of nominees. Since it’s my Avery’s birthday, I’ll give a few examples about her: There was that confusing morning when my...
by Janet | Apr 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
“She opens her mouth with wisdom…” Proverbs 31:26a They say you can tell a lot about a woman by her purse. Or her hands. Or the way she dresses. But I think the most telling way to find out what a woman is really like is to get her to open her mouth. ...
by Janet | Mar 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.” Proverbs 31:25 No doubt you’ve heard the song lyrics, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”, referring of course, to Christmas time. However, that’s not the case for my family. ...
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 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s March Break – I’m exploring woods, going swimming, driving to volleyball day camps and letting my kids stay up way too late. So in lieu of our regular Proverbs 31 study, here’s a quick laundry room epiphany I had recently: I was...
by Janet | Mar 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
“She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.” Proverbs 31:17 Strong women are not a rarity in our clan. I believe my younger sister may be wanted in three States for murder by volleyball spike. (Or at least for obliterating the eyeglasses of...
