Category: Proverbs and Parenting
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Strong, Maternal Mama- Week Three
I believe the majority of “mom sins” can be summed up by sins of the mouth. How many of our conversations are sprinkled with words that are not filled with wisdom or love? Is complaining, criticism, or crucifying character commonplace for us? When we get together with friends do we talk about our husband “who’s…
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Strong, Maternal Mama- Week Two
Revisiting our topic from last week, we join the Proverbs 31 woman to observe and shadow the elements of her life from which we can glean wisdom. Last week, we discussed how the Proverbs 31 woman is one who is both maternal and strong. She is praised first and foremost for the strength of her…
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Strong, Maternal Mama- Week One
I love the fact that the Scripture provides this model of what a noble wife should look like! This is no weak woman, hiding behind the successes of her husband or children. She does business in the community. She buys, sells and owns property (vs. 16) and yet clearly also tends to the work within…
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Generosity… now??
The Proverbs call us to a lifestyle of generosity, whether the commodity be our money, time, convenience, or emotions. As people that love the Lord, we are called to be Mamas that give, and generously.
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Life-Giving Speech
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good. Speech that heals is…
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Holiness and Mothering
Realizing how many of my actions are copied by my little one, I am reminded that my call to holiness has implications not just for my life, but also for the lives of my children. In this passage from the Proverbs, we are given several directives as to how holiness is to characterize the most…
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Humility and Mothering
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own estimation; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to…
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Fear & Mothering
“Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother. 9 For they will be like an elegant garland on your head, and like pendants around your neck.” Proverbs 1:7-9 NET…
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