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I read this Proverbs 31 paraphrase and enjoyed it so here it is for others to enjoy as well.  https://reststopforthesoul.com/2014/09/19/a-modern-day-proverbs-31-woman/ Are you familiar with the Proverbs 31 woman in the Bible? You might cringe at the mere thought of her…the one who seems to have it all together with a  perfect  home and  perfect  kids. Perhaps this passage seems like a foreign language to us because of the culture during which it was written.  I've taken a stab at this by writing my own 21st century version. And in case you didn't already know, this woman in Proverbs 31 was NOT a real woman! This passage of scripture is a portrayal of virtuous qualities to be found in a godly woman. Feel better now? Enjoy and be encouraged! Proverbs 31:10-31 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. A woman who truly seeks after God is rare in today's world. If she were paid for all she does, her annual salary would average around $150,000. 

"And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:13‬ ‭KJV‬‬

"For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ." ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭1:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

"Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong." ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

October 1, 1999 I married the most amazing girl I have ever meet. Outside of my salvation that was and has been the best decision of my life. We have had tough times where money was tight or nonexistent,but they have always been bearable because she was by my side. She is creative and adventurous with a spirit that always strives for organization. She is at home on our homestead in a way that makes me want to never leave her side and makes me want to strive for greatness. Not for greatness as the rest of the masses see greatness, but in the way that makes me want to fulfill my wildest dreams. She is first in my heart, my cheerleader and my best friend, the amazing mother of our 8 children. She is my best thing. I love you Jessica and look forward to the best years ahead.

From Deuteronomy 19:15-20 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established. If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong; Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the Lord, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days; And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother; Then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to have done unto his brother: so shalt thou put the evil away from among you. And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you. Not much needs being added to this.

God I give You all I can today These scattered ashes that I hid away I lay them all at Your feet From the corners of my deepest shame The empty places where I've worn Your name Show me the love I say I believe Oh Help me to lay it down Oh Lord I lay it down Oh let this be where I die My lord with thee crucified Be lifted high as my Kingdom's fall Once and for all, once and for all There is victory in my Saviors loss And In the crimson flowing from the cross Pour over me, pour over me yes Oh let this be where I die My lord with thee crucified Be lifted high as my Kingdom's fall Once and for all, once and for all Oh Lord I lay it down Oh Lord I lay it down Help me to lay it down Oh Lord I lay it down Oh let this be where I die My Lord with thee crucified Be lifted high as my Kingdom's fall Once and for all Once and for all Oh once and for all Once and for all

This is an excerpt from a Forbes article with an interview at the end. Interesting read and listen. Ask a successful entrepreneur for some thoughts about economic egalitarianism and you're likely to hear an unhesitating denunciation. Themes such as equal opportunity vs. equal outcomes, lack of incentives, unfairness, dependency, etc. will come tumbling out of the typical wealthy business leader's mouth. But shift the topic to inheritance and, all of a sudden, egalitarianism is just dandy. Wealthy people default to equal inheritance for everyone. Four kids? The math is easy: .25 times the body of the estate. Say the oldest daughter is a saint who calls every week, carries on the faith and ethical tradition of the parents, raised terrific grandchildren, and lives modestly, but the youngest daughter is a hellion who is deeply in debt, hasn't talked to mom or dad in years, gives to no charities and has never settled down. That's pretty much the situation which financial

I've been reading in Peter lately. There is little comparison to reading a scripture passage in its entirety. The context is easier understood that way. These verses are however lifted out of the passage as I read them this morning. But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. These things command and teach. Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 1Cor 9:26,27 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. These to seem to be foundational reasons to live Christlike and holy lives.