I was blessed to have a career that allowed me to begin each semester with a “clean slate”. As a university and seminary professor, most fall semesters I taught the Principles of Biblical Womanhood course. It allowed me to introduce my students to God’s special instructions to women—specifically, those found in Proverbs 31:10-31; Titus 2:3-5, and 1 Peter 2:21-3:12. Today I am reminded that Proverbs 31:10-31 is a timeless passage containing the guidelines for 21st century women to confidently return to “life” in the changed world that COVID-19 created!
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THE GODLY WOMAN'S 2016 PRIORITIES
Are you viewing 2016 through the lens of the media or the Word of God? The media reports that, among other things, family values are crumbling, lawless is rampant, the weather system is producing unprecedented damage, the education system undermines parental authority, the economy is literally bankrupt, and morality is at an all-time low. However, as a woman seeking to please God 2016 extends the opportunity to establish priorities rather than resolutions that will allow you to experience a fruitful year in our Lord’s vineyard!
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THE QUEST FOR BECOMING A WOMAN WHO PLEASES GOD
It’s May, the typical month for pastors to select sermon texts that challenge women to choose to become women who please God. Consider Ruth’s response when her pastor announces the Scripture topic for his sermon: The Incredible Search . . . The Quest for Becoming a Woman Who Pleases God. Inwardly she groans. Oh, great. I am going to leave today’s service on another guilt trip rather than encouraged and edified. Perhaps I can plan my week’s menus or work on my Bible study while appearing to look interested.
Read MoreTHE INCREDIBLE SEARCH FOR A GODLY WOMAN BEGINS IN MY HOME
It’s Mother’s Day, and the pastor announces the Scripture topic for his sermon: The Incredible Search . . . The Quest for Becoming a Woman Who Pleases God Begins in Your Home. Inwardly you groan. Oh, great. I am going to leave today’s service on another guilt trip rather than encouraged and edified. Perhaps I can plan my week’s menus or work on my Bible study while appearing to look interested.
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