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Proverbs 24:3 “Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:”For many years while rearing our daughters, I was consumed with the first part of this verse – through wisdom is a house builded. I wanted God’s wisdom to rear my girls so that they would turn out for good and for God. I listened intently to preaching and teaching on biblical childrearing principles. My wife and I read books on child rearing. We studied the scriptures ourselves for childrearing principles, and we discussed them together often.God blessed, and as the girls grew they seemed also to grow stronger in their faith and in their love for God and their love and respect for us. They of course were not perfect and had their struggles, but we … Read entire article »
Praying for Men
I have had the opportunity recently to be a part of a Bible study that is all about submitting to God in every area of one’s life. I have also been studying on my own, reading my Bible and commentaries, and listening to my husband’s messages at church about the order God has set in place in the home and the church. Through all of the studying I have done, my heart has become more and more burdened for men.I am married to a man, and I have three sons. My soul’s desire is to have men around me who are free to lead according to God’s plan. Isn’t it amazing that the first sin committed in the Garden of Eden was committed by a woman who was deceived into … Read entire article »
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The Power of Praise in People’s Lives
?Son, can you pick up your little men now please?? I asked my three year old who had spread two sets of toys out on the floor to play with.?Alright?, he replies and instantly picks them up and puts them in their box.Not always is this his response when I ask him to do something, so I immediately said, ?Good boy, that makes Mommy so happy when you obey the first time I ask you to do something.?Praise is a powerful tool. Have you ever gotten a new tool or gadget of some kind that only had a specific use so you had to look for opportunities to use it? I often feel this way about praise. Proverbs 27:21 tells us, ?As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace … Read entire article »
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