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 »
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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 »
Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 25 – Wisdom is Proved
The Scriptures were written through God’s appointed Spirit-filled men. (2 Timothy 3:16) So, when there appears to be a mistake or contradiction in God’s Word we should not stand in judgment over God’s Word but rather ask the Holy Spirit of God’s Word to guide us into His wisdom for the understanding we need. We… Read more »
Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 25 – Trading That Brings a Profit
“She sees that her trading is profitable…..” Worldly women make trade-offs that do not profit them or their family; and neither will any of it profit in the Kingdom of God. Power, prestige and possessions can deceive a women’s need of true fulfillment. If she is married, this can ruin her marriage and family’s… Read more »
Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 23 – Making the Children Mind
As one wise man said, “Parenting isn’t for cowards!” Parents are afraid to spank their children because of all the false teaching from those who do not fear God and do what is right in His sight. They fear the laws of men. They fear that they will be arrested for properly disciplining their children… Read more »
The Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 22 – Field of Dreams
Wife and mother, some things must wait while the more important things get done first. So remember this: “The desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.” (Proverbs 13:4) Most of us have been discouraged from dreaming big and have forfeited long-range goals, and maybe because we have not been watchful and faithful, or that… Read more »
The Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 21 – Field of Motherhood
“May the Lord make you increase, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalms 115:14-15 What happens to a girl or woman who has no interest in anything that’s of real value; no worthy field to work in; no worthy dream to go… Read more »