Posts Tagged with "Proverbs 31"

Clothed with Strength and Dignity

Monday, April 19, 2010

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Proverbs 31: 25 a 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity Wake up. Splash water on my face. Feed someone. Kiss someone. Dress someone. Brew coffee. Wipe something. Remind someone. Hug someone. Drink coffee. Remind someone again. Feed someone else. Feed the first someone again. Wipe something else from yesterday. Hide in bathroom. Check [...]

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Midwife Kits

Monday, April 12, 2010

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Proverbs 31:20 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. Inspired by an upcoming service project at my MOPS group, I gathered items for midwife supply kits for an organization called Global Health Ministries (GHM). GHM sends medical supplies to undeveloped areas of the World.  Look at the [...]

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Laughs at the Days to Come

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

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Proverbs 31: 25b She can laugh at the days to come. Top: Leah, Myself, Claire Bottom: Molly & Ryan Where do I even begin? I’m laughing too hard, at my Easter portrait, to even write. The hair, the eyes, the body positions, the missing husband, oh. my. word. Please laugh with me, not at me! [...]

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She Speaks Conference Scholarship

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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Proverbs 31: 26 She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction on her tongue. She Speaks is an annual conference hosted by the Proverbs 31 Ministries organization. But what is She Speaks 2010? It’s one weekend in North Carolina this summer, hundreds of women chasing their dreams, refining their talents and having a darn good time [...]

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Sewing Machine Journey – The Value Buy

Monday, March 22, 2010

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Day 3 My sister-in-law, Lisa, lent me her sewing machine. Bless her, she knew I was desperate and needy, she sent along a sewing basket with thread, pins and notions. Presser Foot and Cord – Check Instruction Booklet – Check Value Buy sewing machine – Check Bobbin spun and needle thread – Check Ready. Set. [...]

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Sewing Machine Journey: The Viking

Monday, March 22, 2010

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Day 2: Day 1 proved to be less than successful with my hand-me-down sewing machine failing on me even though I swear I heard her say she’d be there for me. I had resolve. I would not let a little bump in the road throw off my sewing machine journey. I borrowed my mother-in-law’s  Viking [...]

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Sewing Machine Journey

Monday, March 22, 2010

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I claimed to the world, “I don’t sew” and I told myself, “I can’t sew”.  Last week I debunked my old mantras by figuring out a thing or two about sewing machines. Day One: My hand-me-down sewing machine was calling to me from the top shelf in the garage. 5 years, she sat voiceless, collecting [...]

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I Have to Grasp What with My Fingers?

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Proverbs 31:19 19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers Let me set my distaff down for a minute, so I can type a little faster. Um, wait my fingers are busy grasping a spindle. A spindle? Didn’t Sleeping Beauty prick her finger on such a thing? Research [...]

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She provides portions of food

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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Proverbs 31: 15 she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls The above photo is a look into my command center for food provisions. Here is what it all is: 1. Breakfast/lunch picture menu for the kids 2. Weekly dinner menu planned from Our Family Meals cookbook 3. Nightly requirements for [...]

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Rises Before Dawn or Whatever

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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Proverbs 31: 15 She gets up while it is still dark; Some folks are naturally night owls, while others arise cheerily with the dawn. My energy peeks around mid-morning. Getting up while it’s still dark does not “do it” for everyone. How about you? When is your prime time? I need sleep. My goodness, if [...]

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