Proverbs 15:33 / Proverbs 22:4

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.

~Proverbs 15:33

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches and honor and life.

~Proverbs 22:4

I Timothy 2:9-10

...in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.

II Corinthians 4:16

Therefore do not lose heart.  Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

Proverbs 31:29

"Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all."

Proverbs 31:28 et al

Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

~Proverbs 31:28

Train up a child in the way her should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

~Proverbs 22:6

...that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,...

~Titus 2:4

Proverbs 12:24 et al

The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

~Proverbs 12:24

Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.

~Proverbs 19:15

The lazy man will not plow because of winter; he will beg during harvest and have nothing.

~Proverbs 20:4

Proverbs 24:3-4

Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

Proverbs 9:1-2 / Proverbs 6:6-11

Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn out her seven pillars; she has slaughtered her meat, she has mixed her wine, she has also furnished her table.

~Proverbs 9:1-2

Go to the ant, you sluggard!  Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, overseer or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.  How long will you slumber, O sluggard?  When will you rise from your sleep?  A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep--so shall your poverty come on you like a prowler, and your need like an armed man.

~Proverbs 6:6-11

Proverbs 31:27 / Proverbs 13:1

She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.

~Proverbs 31:27

A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

~Proverbs 13:1

father's day questions

Since today is Father's Day, can you guess what these questions are going to be about?  You guessed it, DADS!

1.  Are you more of a "Mama's Girl" or a "Daddy's Girl"?

2.  Using the letters from the word FATHER, describe your Dad AND describe your husband as a father. 

3.  Name a few memories you have of your father or from time spent with your Dad.

4.  What is one thing you admire the most about your Dad AND about your husband as a Dad?

I realize that maybe some of you ladies may not have had a Dad's presence in your lives growing up so please tailor these questions to meet what fit your childhood or even present day.  Perhaps, it was your Mom who was always there so you can think of her when answering the questions!  My apologies in advance if these questions bring up some bad or bitter thoughts and memories of your Dad.  Enjoy your day, ladies! 

And, Happy Father's Day to all of the Dads out there!

Proverbs 10:31 / Proverbs 4:24

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut out.
~Proverbs 10:31

Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and put perverse lips far from you.
~Proverbs 4:24

Proverbs 4:23 / Proverbs 10:19 / Luke 6:45

Keep your heart will all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.
~Proverbs 4:23

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
~Proverbs 10:19

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil.  For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
~Luke 6:45

Ephesians 4:29 / I Timothy 3:11 / Proverbs 15:1

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
~Ephesians 4:29

Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.
~I Timothy 3:11

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
~Proverbs 15:1

Proverbs 31:26 et al

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.
~Proverbs 31:26

The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
~Proverbs 10:11

There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health.
~Proverbs 12:18

Psalms 37:3 / Proverbs 3:5-6 / Philippians 4:19

Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
~Psalms 37:3

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
~Proverbs 3:5-6

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
~Philippians 4:19

thank awana for these questions :)

Okay, so I've been digging into Awana books over the past few days, and I really cannot come up with any questions to ask on my own as I write this (my mind is just turning to mush...ever know the feeling?) so I am going to "borrow" a few questions from these Awana books and then spinning some questions off of them.  They're more thought provoking and/or silly than anything!  Have fun!

1.  How many times a day do you eat?  What would happen if you only ate on Sundays?  (Do you hear the challenge in those 2 questions????)  Also, what is your usual Sunday meal?

2.  What is the center of gravity?  Spinning off of this question, what was your favorite subject in school? 

3.  What's an astronaut's favorite sandwich?  What is your favorite sandwich? 

4.  How do you get a baby astronaut to sleep?  What is one way you got your babies to sleep?  (For those who may not have had babies yet, either take notes or name a way that you've seen babies get to sleep that you can't wait to try on your own babies.)

Have a great Sunday, ladies!  Enjoy it!

Week 6: {Reflection}

Good morning, ladies!

So, how was your time in the Word and in prayer this week?

Here are a few questions to personally reflect on this weekend:

1.  What is one thing I learned or the Lord challenged me with that I want to remember from this week's study?

2.  What is one practical way that I can put what I have learned into action?

3.  How is my prayer time?

4.  Did God give answers to any of my prayers and I have yet to thank Him for them?

Have a wonderful weekend, ladies!

Proverbs 31:25 et al

Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come.
~Proverbs 31:25

For the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.
~Proverbs 3:26

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
~Psalms 23:1

Proverbs 31:24 / Proverbs 10:4

She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants.
~Proverbs 31:24

He who has a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
~Proverbs 10:4

Proverbs 31:23 / Proverbs 12:4

Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
~Proverbs 31:23

An excellent wife is a crown of her husband, but she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
~Proverbs 12:4

I Peter 3:3-4

Do not let your adornment be merely outward - arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel - rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

Proverbs 31:22 / Titus 2:9-10

She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
~Proverbs 31:22

Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back, not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.
~Titus 2:9-10

rainy day questions

Since we are seeing a lot of rain here in the Northeast, I thought we would have some questions about the rain because I know we are not thinking about it at all.  For me, I LOVE the rain and especially a good thunderstorm!  In fact, you probably don't know this and probably could care less knowing this, but when I was growing up, I always said that I wanted to live in Seattle, Washington because I heard it rained there a lot; in fact, I even looked into a college there.  (I guess I picked the wrong corner of the country!  BUT, I'm sure now you can sleep better tonight knowing all of that very pertinent information!)  :)  Ok, now, on to the questions!

1.  Do you have any childhood memories with your family that involved rain?  If so, name one or two.

2.  What are three of your favorite things to do in the rain nowadays?  What were three of your favorite things to do in the rain when you were younger?

3.  Describe yourself using the letters in the word RAIN as an acronym.

4.  What did you do on this wet weekend?  (I don't know about you, but I'm always looking to gain fresh ideas to do on wet, rainy, inside days!)

Enjoy this rainy, inside day, ladies!  One thing is for sure...rain showers provide the perfect weather to relax and take an afternoon nap especially on this day of rest!

See you all here tomorrow! 

Week 5: {Reflection}

A couple of questions to reflect on this weekend:

1.   How have this week's verses challenged you as a woman, wife, and/or mother?

2.   What is one thing that the Lord taught you, encouraged you, strengthened within you, or challenged you (or perhaps He has done all of the above!) from these verses this past week?

Enjoy your weekend!  I hear rain is to be coming again!

Psalms 46:1-2

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;...