To admit my ignorance, I really thought that the VW had a planner hiding somewhere with all her tasks and appointments recorded to stay on schedule. I had the audacity to presume that if I could just make a really good planner, then anyone could be just like the VW. Read more
Putting it all together wasn’t as easy as I initially thought. I knew I was looking for clues, but I didn’t realize the potential we all have to be the virtuous woman (VW) simply by becoming more Messiah-like. From her thoughts of others to her actions, the VW’s characters reflect Read more
Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come. (Prov. 31:25, NKJV now and throughout.) The Virtuous Woman (VW) invests. She doesn’t look for instant gratification or acknowledgment. She is a strong and honorable woman, which likely means she’s also emotionally secure. She won’t give in Read more
Just because it’s Sabbath, I won’t let the Accuser have the chance to criticize me for missing a week of posting. Shabbat Shalom! It’s been quite the week. I have been under the weather for the earlier part and busy with recovering and managing the thrift store. Those who celebrate Read more
It’s been a week, so I’m taking a micro-vacation from studying the virtuous woman. She’s great and all, but I’ve been swamped with other things. It’s my own neglect and fault, but now I’m reaping the fruit of my doings – procrastination. I can stall on some projects, but I’ll Read more
She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. (Prov. 31:21, NKJV now and throughout.) The Virtuous Woman wasn’t worried about cold weather, she had her household well dressed in the best clothes suited for the season. There was no one lacking Read more
She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. (Prov. 31:17, NKJV now and throughout.) The VW didn’t have a gym membership, but she wasn’t afraid of work. Activities, tasks, chores, work and more work didn’t scare her. She didn’t shirk or shrink back from work. No, instead, it strengthened Read more
She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. (Prov. 31:13, NKJV now and throughout.) This woman stays busy with her hands. She is always working on a project. She is industrious. Pursuing sources that have wool and flax, animal and plant fibers that comprise clothing, drapery, household Read more
I have been over this passage (Prov. 31:10-31) countless times, but this time I’m combing over it with scrutiny. I am convinced that there are clues here – hiding in plain sight – that tell us about her and our task is to find it! Who can find a virtuous Read more
Last week I suggested the preposterous idea that virtuous womanhood could be achieved with a planner. Obnoxious idea? I don’t know. She has eluded me all these years. I’m not getting any younger, so my next major goal is to conquer the ideal virtuous woman (VW) and then share her Read more