Half Spent

Half Spent

“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 I’m back. Though some of you (read: my mother) were waiting with great anticipation for a blog post last Wednesday, the silence was well-spent with my four favourite people in the world. ...
Speech Matters – When My Words are Careless

Speech Matters – When My Words are Careless

“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,...
Speech Matters – When My Words are Too Many

Speech Matters – When My Words are Too Many

“When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” Proverbs 10:19 Though he personally owned the Big Jim Sports Camper, my husband Glen was familiar with the 1960’s Chatty Cathy doll.  Little did the poor guy know he would...
Speech Matters

Speech Matters

 “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...
The Hard Truth About The Hard Way

The Hard Truth About The Hard Way

“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...
A Kept Woman

A Kept Woman

“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...