The woman God honors and crowns “watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” (Proverbs 31:27) Watching over our household affairs as a wife and mother involves more than we may realize, but it is well within our ability and means. We can do far more than… Read more »
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The Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 32 – Fine Linen and Purple
“….she is clothed in fine linen and purple.” Proverbs 31:22 As women we demand respect from the opposite sex in the way we dress, talk, behave socially and stand guard over our heart that we not fall to temptation and shame ourselves before our Father God. When I came to the Lord I needed to… Read more »
The Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 31 – Clothed in Love
When God made Adam and Eve feel ‘ashamed’ for disobeying His command – it was for their own good. Today we hear that it is wrong to shame someone for what they did that is shameful, according to God that is. God shamed His first two children, but then He followed up with His mercy… Read more »
The Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 30 – Clothed in Scarlet
With Adam and Eve’s rebellion to God’s first and only command (Genesis 2:15) came the need to have their shame clothed by God. Before they disobeyed God they had no reason to feel ashamed of their nakedness, but God opened their eyes to how He sees their disobedience, and how He sees ‘all’ the… Read more »
The Proverbs 31 – Chapter 29 – Extended Hands
God created everything we see and even don’t see. What can He not give us therefore? God helps us to prosper so that we can freely give to others in need. God enables us to serve Him without fear. (Luke 1:74) God is able to bless us abundantly, so that in all things at all… Read more »
The Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 28 – Open Arms
The poor and needy are all around us. We don’t have to look far to find a family, region or entire country poverty stricken for whatever reason, or just plain hopeless with all the terror and chaos around the world today. Jesus said that we will always have plenty of opportunities to meet the needs… Read more »
The Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 27 – Discerning the Time
The Proverbs 31 woman listens to the Holy Spirit because He tells her the things that are to come; the why, when and how she should prepare. God gives her all that she needs, not only for the present but also for what she is to prepare for. She does not fear what is coming… Read more »
The Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 26 – Her Night Light
“….and her lamp does not go out at night.” Proverbs 31:18 The lamp of the Proverbs 31 Woman does not go out at night. She is ready to do what is hers to do at night as well as in the day. She keeps her light on at night, ready to meet any need… Read more »
Reality or Fantasy?
What really matters at the end of your life? It’s what really matters all through your life! Fantasy: not understanding what is real and lasting, truly purposeful and fulfilling; believing the lies of the enemy about your life and the world’s future. Reality: knowing the truth about God and yourself, about your community… Read more »
Those Who Suffer – Beware of Judging
As we learn in the beginning of the book of Job, the devil roams the earth looking for whom he can devour, or at least torment (as he most enjoys doing with God’s people). As we learn in the book of Job, it is important to God that we not judge incorrectly when someone… Read more »