So life has not been everything you wanted it to be. Well, it is safe to say that such is the case for the rest of us as well. Everyone of us has suffered many kinds of hardships in this world. Hey, just being born into this world is a rough experience. It has always … Read moreIt Is A Beautiful Day Part 2 (20110520)
As we journey here in this fallen world, there are places and people in our lives that are…, well, let’s say less than desirable to us at times. At such times it is easy to be overcome with negative feelings and possibly even some depression. I imagine that such was the case for two women … Read moreIt Is A Beautiful Day Part 1 (20110519)
For a number of days we have been talking about the wife of noble character. And it is clear that she is, indeed, a unique and gifted woman. But, for a moment, let us stop to consider her husband. Did you know that the word “husband” has to do with managing the activities of the … Read more20110518 The Woman of Noble Character Part 8 (20110518)
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” (Proverbs 31:30-31, NIV). WOW! God has been teaching us about the wife of noble character. And what have … Read moreThe Woman of Noble Character Part 7 (20110517)
Continuing our study of the wife of noble character we read, “Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh … Read more20110516 The Woman of Noble Character Part 6 (20110516)
As we continue our study on the wife of noble character we read in Proverbs 31:19-22, “In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her … Read moreThe Woman of Noble Character Part 5 (20110513)
Our last couple of lessons has been looking at Proverbs 31 where we find the text discussing a wife of noble character. In verses sixteen through eighteen we read, “She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong … Read moreThe Woman of Noble Character Part 4 (20110512)
This week we are looking at the woman or wife of noble character revealed in Proverbs thirty-one. “She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and … Read moreThe Woman of Noble Character Part 3 (20110511)
This week we are looking at the woman or wife of noble character revealed in Proverbs thirty-one. Yesterday we learned that such a woman is rare, but worth more than all the world has to offer. She is of noble character. “Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings … Read moreThe Woman of Noble Character Part 2 (20110510)
In Proverbs God teaches us about the qualities of a woman of noble character. The Scriptures says “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” (Proverbs 31:10, NIV). One of the first things evident is the fact that in the entire world, this kind of woman may be … Read more20110509 The Woman of Noble Character Part 1