How wonderful to bask in the glory of the warm sun! As I sit in my office this morning, I am seeing the sun reflect off the trees and grass, and can only rejoice in the wonder of what the Sun does. Isn’t it interesting how the sun gives life to the plants around us and how it changes the landscape of all it touches. That warmth also touches our hearts, and gives us a fresh perspective on the world. The sun gives the plants the energy to bring that sap up from its roots, and revitalizes the plants so they begin to sprout leaves and flowers. That revitalization also brings about fruit that we can enjoy and appreciate. Just as the Sun does this to the physical realm, so to the Son does it in the spiritual realm. The Son brings life to those who seemed to be dead, it brings beauty into the life of those who were once ugly. As we allow the Son to shine upon us we find it warming our hearts, and giving us new life and we beautify the area that we are apart of. What a wonder is the glow of the … READ MORE

According to Proverbs 31:10 & 30 we see that a godly woman is a rare find “Who can find one.” The characteristics described here are characteristics that all women should seek to develop and reminds us that this woman is a woman of ability, who is capable and strong in character, and her “worth is far above rubies.” She is priceless in that no one is able to achieve her character without truly “fearing the Lord.” Her true strength lies in her relationship to the Lord, and that relationship develops in her an inner beauty that transforms the outside. While her outward physical beauty may fade, her inward beauty which is marked with peace and contentment, causes her face grows sweeter as the years pass by. Ladies, are you striving to develop your walk with the Lord as you continue to move forward in your lives? Guys, are you willing to encourage your wife to become a woman that is pleasing to the Lord? Work together to make this transition naturally. … READ MORE

Proverbs 31:10-31 is the ideal woman. This woman is characterized as an “Excellent Wife.” The word used for wife is one that means “woman” whether married or not. We know the woman in Proverbs 31 is married, because it speaks of her husband and children. We must keep in mind, however, that the virtues discussed here are those for which all women should strive, and are qualities mothers should seek to instill in their daughters. All the characteristics here can be developed in a life with discipline and determination. This passage is to women what 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 are for men. It is a description of the Character a woman should strive to develop in her life. Having just celebrated Mother’s Day it is good to review these passages. No wife can live up to these standards unless she has a husband who understands the principles and works to help her develop those characteristics in their lives. As you ponder these characteristics, honor your mother, wife, sister, and friend by praying for them each day.… READ MORE