How to recognize a godly man

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As a godly young woman, in your time of preparation for the man God has purposed for you to marry, pray for and keep your eyes open for a man who will... “Fight the Lord's battles.” 1 Samuel 18:17.  “…I will give her to you for a wife.  Only be valiant for me and fight the LORD’S battles.” A man who loves and is devoted to the cause and purpose of God. Matthew 6:10 … [Read more...]

Take Your Time: Step Knowledgably into Marriage

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Love at first sight may seem to work out perfectly in novels and film, but rarely are first impressions true or lasting.  Along with this myth comes the illusion that family background, religious orientation, and lifetime experiences are of little-to-no importance when it comes to committing to lifelong marriage.  Young people smitten by the love bug believe the age-old lies that love will … [Read more...]

Looking for a few Good Men

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That’s the lament of many single Christian women as they survey prospects for a godly husband, one willing and capable of leading them. These are no ordinary women. They have been raised to be dedicated Christians who look to the law-word of God as their standard for femininity. They embrace their chastity as a deliberate decision of obedience; and they understand that God’s Word informs … [Read more...]

A Gentle Heart

"The unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." 1 Peter 3:4 Gentleness is a beautiful quality. It is essential to all true character.   Nobody admires ungentleness in either man or woman.  When a man is harsh, cold, unfeeling, unkind, and crude and rough in his manner—no one speaks of his fine disposition.  When a woman is … [Read more...]

An Instrument out of Tune

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One instrument out of tune in an orchestra mars the music which breaks upon the ears of the listeners. One discordant life in a household mars the perfectness of the music of love in the family. We should make sure that our life is not the one that is out of tune. A woman may have many excellent qualities, and may do much good, but if there is one out-of-tune note in her life, if there is a … [Read more...]

The meaning of the word wife

John Ruskin talks to young women of the etymology of the name 'wife'—"What do you think the beautiful word 'wife' comes from?" he asks. "It means 'weaver.' You must either be house-wives or house-moths; remember that. Very largely does the wife hold in her hands, as a sacred trust, the happiness and the highest good of the hearts that nestle there. Her spirit gives the home its atmosphere. … [Read more...]

Your Character

The chief preparation for life is the formation of a moral and spiritual character. Your character must be above suspicion. It should be a continual revealing of the love and truth and holiness of God. You should live in such a way that your life sings of the beauty of Christ. J.R. Miller and Michele O’Donovan … [Read more...]

Comfort Zones

We are called to be women of courage and living in a comfort zone isn’t living a courageous life. Rather, a life lived in a comfort zone is a life lived outside of God’s will, which in turn is a life of disobedience. It’s outside of that comfort zone that you’ll find life, your hearts desires and new and exciting experiences.  It’s outside of that comfort … [Read more...]

Learning to look well

Learning to look well

Proverbs 31 describes a worthy woman as one who “looks well to the ways of her household.” What exactly does that mean in real time? And why does the Word of God assign this task to a woman, specifically a wife and mother? Adam was never intended to carry out the dominion mandate without a companion who would give special attention to his needs and vision, and who would be … [Read more...]