As women, I think we all go through phases of self-searching and discovery. For the longest time I tried to fit myself into a box that says “I am…” and I forced myself to diligently stick to that. It wasn’t until I was at the end of my bachelor’s degree that I came to […]
Are you a godly friend? I’m going to be honest with you today. I have very few true friends. Even fewer that I would call a godly friend.. I could say that it is because I moved halfway across the country a few years ago and since, I work from home, I don’t get out […]
A submissive wife. Are you kidding me? You want me to be my husband’s slave? You want me to do everything he tells me to do and bow to him? I hear it all the time from women in online groups and forums. Whether it is assumed that the wife is to be […]
By Michelle Vroom One year ago, I left my safe, secure 9-5 to start my own business. My son was six months old and I wanted the flexibility to continue my career and be home to witness all the important milestones. It was a scary time. I was making a very good salary and starting […]
Modeling Godly Behavior We hear a lot about teaching our children to have “godly behavior” or to be “Christ-like” in their words and actions. I completely agree that we need to teach our children this behavior, but, I think, it may even be more important to show them this behavior, modeling godly behavior. Children learn by watching. […]
Her Husband Has Full Confidence In Her Her husband has full confidence in her. At first read of Proverbs 31:10-31, it may be easy to overlook this verse. In fact, the verse only indirectly mentions the Proverbs 31 woman. Instead, it tells us that her husband has full confidence in her (TRUSTS her) and […]
There is a lot of discussion on whether or not life balance is possible. Most people will tell you it’s not possible, yet it is something that we all crave. I would argue that it’s not only possible, but it’s biblical. Some people look at balance as time spent between career and family. Or, some […]
Our Heavenly Father and His Precious Little Girl 1 John 3:1 (NIV) 3 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!…” There are few relationships more precious that that of a father and a daughter. My earthly father […]
A Proverbs 31 Wife A Proverbs 31 wife. A virtuous woman. A wife of noble character. Whew. It can be daunting to aspire to that. Can I get an Amen? You spend hours on laundry, cooking, errands, Bible study and trying to be a great wife, but your husband doesn’t appreciate it. Or, perhaps, he […]
A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Proverbs 31:10 A Wife of Noble Character Wow. This biblical ideal wife can do everything, it seems! She gardens, cooks, sews clothing for her family and drapes for her home. She helps the needy and is an […]