His sayings are generally like women’s letters; all the pith is in the postscript —William Hazlitt The man with the pith in his postscripts was Charles Lamb. Like many cliches, it has the ring of truth —Anon A man of maxims only is like a Cyclops with one eye, and that eye plac...
and does not eat the bread of idleness.28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.31 Ho...
However, since even in this particular folly the temptation works both ways, the general address to either young men or women is retained. Similar warnings would apply to daughters to be warned of smooth-talking, seductive men. Proverbs 6:21 sn The figures used here are hypocatastases (...
I appreciate the balance this Bible verse brings. So many Christian women are abused through how much they are required to give in the community, the church, and their own family. She is worked to the bone and has nothing left. She ends up struggling to serve with joy and becomes ...
Proverbs 1:5 Wise men and women are lifetime learners. The knowledge and understanding that served us well last year will not be sufficient for following years. It is what we are learning today that prepares us for tomorrow. Wisdom and discernment listen and learn. They listen to people ...
I have donated bags upon bags of clothes to the Mission which serves the men and women/families of the local area with programs to help with addiction, recovery, life skills, education, abuse, and of course the homeless. What I did not know what the beautiful stories of those who have ...
Proverbs 31:25 She is clothed in strength and dignity. She laughs without fear of the future. Click Here to Contact Us Events Click here to find out more about our Bible Studies, Women’s Conferences, and other LWLC ministry events. ...
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in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her duties, and takes pleasure in them. She is careful to fill up time, that none be lost. She rises early. She applies herself to the business proper for her, to women's business...
things.23 : 17Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.23 : 18For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.23 : 19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.23 : 20Be not ...