We reap what we sow. Choose what you nourish carefully. Anonymous Agriculture is a business. And with any business, there are a variety of insurance policies to choose from to ensure the farmer gets some return from his crop in case of a catastrophic event. I wish we would have applied some sort of “insurance” to an …
A Rose Opens – Chapter 1
Welcome to the first chapter of your Beautiful Girlhood study called B’twixt & B’tween. B’twixt and B’tween Blog is simply something I am giving Moms going through the Beautiful Girlhood study and The Companion Guide to Beautiful Girlhood. It is not a substitution for The Companion Guide, only additional information for you Mom! As you glance over the first chapters …
5 Ways to Have a Regular Quiet Time
5 Ways to Have a Regular Quiet Time My mother used to say to me when she found out I was working on a new discipline “The only thing about you that is consistent is your inconsistency…” OUCH…the truth hurts. I longed for a predictable, regular daily time in the Word but always seemed to fall short of that mark. …
Strength of Obedience – Chapter 5
Hello again! Last week we began a new phase of The Companion Guide to Beautiful Girlhood study by rolling up our spiritual sleeves and studying how to build godly character into our daughter’s lives. This week, we are continuing the process by discussing and putting in place obedience. As you prepare for the study this week I want you to think and pray about the …
Sunny Disposition – Chapter 8
A person’s disposition is: “the natural or prevailing aspect of one’s mind as shown in behavior and in relationships with others.” It is often thought that one cannot change her disposition any more than a leopard can change its spots. It is what it is! Good or bad. But the Bible says this is not true. God’s Word and presence in …
Sincerity – Chapter 10
Hello Girlfriends! I wish I could express how grateful I am that you are sticking with me through this study. What did you think of last week? As you remember, in Chapter 9, I introduced you to a friend I am positive you would like your daughter to have. The quiet, gentle companion called Truthfulness crowns your daughter’s head and …
Ideals – Chapter 11
Hey there, The weeks seem to be flying by don’t they? Each week, we have the opportunity to learn more about our girls and shape their lives for the Lord. The previous two weeks we went over the twin character sisters called Honesty and Sincerity. Now, ladies, I want to focus your gaze on the next four weeks of study as you …
Power of Purpose – Chapter 13
Welcome back ladies, Let, me tell you, the Power of Purpose was one unwieldy thing for me to wrestle with! I think we all know what purpose means but let me state it anyway. Purpose is defined as 1. the reason for which something exists, 2. an intended or desired result; end; aim; goal. Washington Irving summed it up when he …
Dreams – Chapter 14
Welcome back, This week, I am dreaming of a white Christmas! However, as you go through Chapter 14 we will be pondering dreams and the roles they play in the development of character in our daughters. But I have to ask you, do you remember the dreams you had when you were your daughter’s age? I do and they reveal so much …
Friendship – Chapter 15
Hello! Can you believe we are in the fifteenth week of our Beautiful Girlhood and The Companion Guide study? I appreciate your faithfulness and your sticking with me through our study! One of the best subjects we can purposefully mentor our daughter in is the topic of friendships. Friends have been said to be the bacon bits in the salad of …