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Word Filled Wednesday...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:04:00 +0000

Welcome to Word-Filled Wednesday!

The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word (no famous quotes or other literature — only the beautiful word of our Father) through photo’s & a Bible verse!

"He calms the storm,

So that its waves are still."

Psalm 107:29

He calms my storms everyday! Thank you Jesus!

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Homeschool Reading list - Grade 8

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:54:00 +0000

I haven't shared much of my homeschooling with you lately.... here's a great list of reading I did with my son last year. For some reason most of these books have the theme of rebellion. Actually quite a good topic for 14-year-old boys(grade 8)...you may find some of them interesting.

Grade 8 - suggested reading list

1. The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton

2. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story - George Orwell

3. Lord of the Flies - William Golding

4. Sounder- William H. Armstrong

5. Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury

6. A Separate Peace - John Knowles

7. Out of the Silent Planet (Space Trilogy, Book One) - C.S. Lewis (highly recommended by T1)

You can get all the summaries on-line for free and rent the movies. We found ALL the movies to be disappointing (in comparison to the novels). But, they were interesting to watch and compare to the novels. You can watch the Animal Farm animated movie on you-tube for free but you have to download each scene separately. It was worth it though.

Hope this has been helpful:) Happy Homeschooling!

Word Filled Wednesday...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:39:00 +0000

Be still and know that I am GOD!

Psalm 46:10

I am in love with this verse lately. It seems that every second is filled with SOMETHING! Every now and again the Lord reminds me to 'be still' so I can feel his comfort and never-ending presence...deep breathe...much better.

If life has you filled with something at every moment you can't hear or feel His presence. An old expression is to 'stop and smell the coffee'...I strongly suggest:

BE STILL and feel His presence.

Thanks for stopping by...hope you found this inspiring:)

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Wordfilled Wednesday...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:25:00 +0000

John 14:1-6

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going."

This is our memory verse for Sports camp and I can't help but apply it to my own life this week. I feel pulled in many directions and slightly overwhelmed....but with the reassurance of my Savior's Words, I have felt comfort only He can give....I hope you are comforted as well, my dear sisters:)

Blessings to all WFWs--

Elizabeth

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The Six List

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:31:00 +0000

Jumping on the Sarah Mae boat to join her today.

She is always an inspiration to me.

Visit her at: Like a warm cup of coffee

Here is my Six List--

1. Devotional, Experiencing God study.

2. Back to work. Day care children arrive at 7:30.

3. Making another batch of watermelon rind pickles.

Get the recipe at: Proverbs31 Cooking

4. Taking T1 to eye doctor. Needs full exam and new glasses.

5. Sports/Bible camp starts at 5pm. My friend and I are leading the cheerleader crew.

6. Looking forward to crashing in bed with my sweetheart tonight!

Amid all this there is packing, Packing, and more PACKING!!

Thanks for stopping by ---Happy Monday:)

Blessings to all- Elizabeth

Top 10..........God is Good!

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:20:00 +0000

Top 10 Reasons...............GOD is sooooo GOOD!

1. VBS update----33 saved today!!!
2. Experiencing God - many receiving word from God and joining Him!
3. My Savior LIVES!
4. My godly husband!
5. My saved children crying when their friends answer the altar call!
6. My freedom in this country!
7. My comforter, my redeemer, my friend!
8. My needs always met bigger than I could ever imagine!
9. My first home - to close 8/31!
10. My church and the joys of VBS - "Let the children come to ME"

Amen and Amen!

Thanks for stopping by - may God richly bless you today

Elizabeth

A Christian....Just felt like sharing this...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:57:00 +0000

A Christian is....

a mind through which Christ thinks

a voice through which Christ speaks

a heart through which Christ loves

a hand through which Christ helps.

Thanks for stopping by---Elizabeth

Wordfilled Wednesday...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:35:00 +0000

Revelation 21:6

And He said to me,

“It is done!

I am the Alpha and the Omega,

the Beginning and the End.

I will give of the fountain of the water

of life freely to him who thirsts."

To all who thirst, I give you the fountain!

Happy WFW to all---

Blessings--

Elizabeth

The Journey....

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:05:00 +0000

Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

I am here with a thankful heart. Thank you all for your prayers!!! Our journey has been practically stress-free and the joy continues. We put in our offer on Friday and it was accepted, just in time - as people were lining up to see this house. GOD is GOOD!

There is no reason that others did not look at this house except for the fact that we have had a month of gray days here in the N'East and no one felt like looking until this weekend - GOD is SOOOO GOOD!

We have been obedient and walked the way GOD has asked us to and the outcome has been amazing! My only advice is to find a true Christian realtor - that has kept us sane through all this. She made it easy and stress-free for us.

Thanks again for the prayers ---Elizabeth

The Journey continues...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:28:00 +0000

As our home buying journey continues, we are praying we understand God's will. We are in love with a beautiful house and will be putting in our first offer today!
I have complete confidence that God will make it happen if it is His will.

I hope to be dancing like David in the streets! This is an incredible house, in a neighborhood we never thought we could afford.

I feel like this little boy praying so hard for God's will to be done.

I would appreciate any and all prayers from my sisters. Please pray for wisdom, and that this goes smoothly for us. It is our first time and we are a bit nervous, but confident in His guidance.

I will be sure to update you all on the outcome!

Thanks for the prayers...

Many blessings to you all--Beth

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Wordfilled Wednesday...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:32:00 +0000

Be Not Afraid...

Psalm 56:11

In God I have put my trust;

I will not be afraid...

How blessed we all are to be able to reach for our Saviors hand in times of crisis.

Like a child He helps up daily, moment by moment...Praise God for His Mercy and Grace!!

Blessings to all WFWs today---

Elizabeth

Think about it...Spurgeon

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:17:00 +0000

No need to make truth so complicated. It is.....what it is!

"Say some, 'Tell us how to discern truth.'

You may judge it by three things:

by God,

by Christ,

and by man;

that is, the truth which honors God,

the truth which glorifies Christ,

and the truth which humbles man."

--Spurgeon

Coffee House Friday...Freebies...Music

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:52:00 +0000

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This is a great freebie and a great resource in it's full form!

Here's our Video Inspiration for this week featuring the ever-inspiring Steven Curtis Chapman
This Moment (Cinderella Edition)

DIVE

Live Out Loud

When Love Takes You In

Teens and Tweens......

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:03:00 +0000

Not a deep post today...I did that on DailyStuff today.

This is just funny and I thought I'd share it...

What is this???

This is what you get a 14-year-old sci-fi nut/ golf fanatic!

Woods covers from Star Wars...LOL

"Learn to trust - you must???"

That's one of his favorite sayings.....Boys are funny creatures! LOL

Thanks for stopping by---Elizabeth

Wordfilled Wednesday...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:04:00 +0000

Wordfilled Wednesday: 2Samuel 22:2-3

The Lord is my ROCK and my FORTRESS and my DELIVERER; The God of my STRENGTH, in whom I will TRUST.

I just love this verse. If I am down I can just feel His big strong arms around me giving me a hug.

Have a terrific day:)

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A Christian....Just felt like sharing this...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:27:00 +0000

A Christian is....

a mind through which Christ thinks

a voice through which Christ speaks

a heart through which Christ loves

a hand through which Christ helps.

Thanks for stopping by---Elizabeth

The Journey continues...God is good!...Dancing with David

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:16:00 +0000

Ephesians 5:16

"making the most of your time, because the days are evil. "

Such wonderful happenings this weekend, I must share!

After 2 years (tons of prayer) and way too many fees my husband has passed his "BIG test".

He pretty much needed it to keep his job. As I stated in earlier posts the school dept is threatening big layoffs in our area and though he has proper licensing in teaching, he was not licensed in math because of this test!

Funny thing, he took the test in another location , about 100 miles away and he passed it. I just don't understand it.....What I do understand is---

GOD IS GOOD!

My husband said "Boy, I just wish you could bottle this feeling. I guess this is what Heaven's like (though I'm pretty sure it's even better), just feeling so happy when His plan all comes together!"

But if we didn't go through all the 'growth-stuff' we'd never be able to feel the happiness to the degree we do.

God never wastes an experience!

He called me Friday and was so down because people were talking at work - as they always do- and getting each other all worked up.

That was my first clue that he was passing his test, the devil's last shot at making him upset about it. The deceiver always tries to get his last digs in before God presents a beautiful ending.

Anyways, it was great to read the test scores, it was one of those times where we had to read it 10 times to make sure we read it right! LOL

The journey continues in that he could still get laid off but if he does, he's at the top of his field and would be able to get another job. I'm proud of my hubby for being so obedient, God has his way of answering in the seventh hour. His timing is perfect and his plan is too!

Then we had to call all our prayer warriors and tell them! Then we took the kids out for ice cream - it was a great time of celebration!

Dancing in the streets with David!

So, in closing, thanks for the prayers, and if you are struggling with a similar issue be sure to comment so we can pray for you. And remember just how good God is!

Thanks for stopping by---

Elizabeth

Friday Coffee House...Michael W. Smith...Music

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:23:00 +0000

Welcome to the Friday Coffee House:

Today's featured Artist is----

Michael W. Smith

I was unable to bring the links into my blog because he is too BIG. So if you click on the song titles you will pop out to each song in a separate window. ENJOY---

these are some of my FAVES!

This is your Time

Here I Am

How to Say Goodbye

A New Hallelujah

Worship

A New Hallelujah

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Getting wisdom....It's the principal of it...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:52:00 +0000

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials... (James 1:2)

It seems as soon as one journey calms down temporarily, another begins. When my husband and I were married we made choices that prevented us from buying a home then.
They were not bad decisions...We had kids, hubby went back to college, I stayed home to home school our kids. It was ALL good! This all contributes to much happiness for us but much less income to satisfy a mortgage. Well , our time has come....

With the $8,000 tax credit to first-time home buyers and the current buyer's market, we would be crazy not to jump on-board now.
However exciting, I must admit, I am petrified!

My hubby allows me to make all financial and household decisions (with his final approval) and though this may seem great to some, but it is daunting to me! I resist change like polar magnets. And the process of all these loan papers and inspections - I'm about ready to lose it!

Deep breath...

I am always anxiously awaiting our Savior's return and right now would be great! But, with my record, He'll return the day we close..... LOL

So, as I journal our activities, books, and any web-sites I come across, I will invite you to walk through this journey with us with the hopes that it will make the process that much easier for you.

And, of coarse, if you are a fellow blogger, you know we always feel better after a good blog.

Helping others, helps us.

Let love of the brethren continue. (Heb 13:1)

And, if my growth will help others - let's have a go - huh?

The dream comes to life - jump on, it should be a good trip!

Where I'm at...

I will be beginning with a simple search today. I downloaded some FHA loan forms from lending tree to get my apples in a basket.

Here's what we need to gather:

FHA Loans - Documents Needed for FHA Loans

I am hoping to get all this together today. Deep breath! I am extremely organized, but also a procrastinator - how does that happen?

Deeper breath, exhale..................Prayer...............................OK

My next step is to figure out if there is a realty company you can trust to get you the best financing and be your realtor too. Are big reality companies better in these economic time??

I sure would appreciate some help here if some one has any ideas. Thanks!

My next step will be to Amazon for some books. I have always been a fan of the 'Dummies' books....

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you will be encouraged. Be sure to be back tomorrow for

Coffee House

and Friday Fun Night!

Day 5 - What the Purpose of this??

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:13:00 +0000

Day 1 - Godly vs. Gaudy

Day 2 - The Great Closet Clean-Out

Day 3 - The Great MIND Clean-Out

Day 4 - Top 10 - Be On Guard!

"Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly..." 1 Timothy 2:9

Is there a real purpose to being modest?
We are not modest to just be modest, to wear the "right" clothes, or to be a "good girl." We are not to be modest to feel we are better than those who are not modest.

We are to be modest for a much greater purpose.

It is all a matter of the heart. If your heart yearns to be faithful and obedient than your thoughts, words, and deeds should follow suit. And the reverse is true, as well.

Who do you long to please?

Your maker or your self?

Women have been fighting the battle for centuries. Our enemy changes his tactics with tides. Whether it be to expose our hearts, minds ---or breasts, the enemy is always present. If he can't find a way into us, he'll try to find a way around us and into our young women. The forces of evil are clever and they are all around us.

We must stand strong and stand on guard!

Fortunately for us the forces of light are all around us too and they are much stronger and brighter, my friend, when we tune into them. The battle is already won, it's just up to us to see it through and follow the right team!

Do not be mistaken, my dear reader, this goes much deeper than fashion and popular music. This is an assault on our womanhood.

Overindulgence has caused many women to covet, convict, and simply over- complicate their lives. And by complicating your life you complicate the lives of those around you. There is no one in your path who will not be touched by your immodesty!

--No pressure there!

YOU are responsible for your home. What comes into it, what goes on in it, and what leaves it. Start there. Observe what's happening on your 'turf' and make some game changes. Walk through the Top 10 On Guard List and see if there are some areas that you could focus on.

Our lives were not meant to be so complicated. The Bible spells out a very easy (uncomplicated) plan for us. I think we should explore that in the week to come. That will take a little research but, I'm game if you are....

Thanks for stopping by :)

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Day 4 - TOP 10 Be On GUARD

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:12:00 +0000

Are you living---

Day 1 - Godly vs. Gaudy

Day 2 - The Great Closet Clean-Out

Day 3 - The Great MIND Clean-Out

Romans 12:1,2 gives us sure guidelines to what should enter our bodies...

1 "...by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

Here are 10 things you can fix right now that will increase modesty in your walk today-I could blog a week on each of these.....

Guard your wallet. When it comes to purchases watch out for excessive purchases of makeup, hair products, etc. Who are you impressing??

Guard your mirror. Would you wear that outfit at the gates of Heaven? Would you wear that wedding dress to be married to Jesus?

Guard your coffee table. Throw out any magazines whose main focus is on celebrities, gossip, sex, or all-about-me articles.

Guard your TV. Turn off TV shows you would not watch if Jesus was sitting next to you (because He is).

Guard your personal reading time. Toss all fantasy and romance novels, even Christian ones that motivate you to daydream and covet another's life.

Guard your computer. Stop visiting and Delete any Internet sites in your favorites that are not godly or promote ungodly behavior.

Guard your relationships. Stop building relationships on-line and off-line that take you away from your family duties. It's fine to comment or discuss with a nice group or on blogs or join a pray group, but it should not provide an 'escape' from your daily life or encourage ungodly behavior like gossip, nagging spouses, or coveting.

Guard your thoughts. That means staying busy! Idle hands definitely the devil's tool.

Guard your mouth. Watch what you say. That doesn't just mean gossip, it means foul language and ungodly topics, laughing at jokes made in poor humor, and forwarding ungodly e-mails to un-believing friends.

Guard your heart. That means renewing your mind constantly and without ceasing. This can only be accomplished on way - by being IN THE WORD every day!

An immodest mind shows a heart willing to flirt with the world.

Without careful discernment you will not be alert to effects the world has on you. One area is hard enough to maintain, as godly women we need to maintain ALL of them (and that of our young'uns).

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us of some very important things:

19Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

Who are you honoring??

Thanks for stopping by. I hope today's message has been encouraging to you. Please feel free to comment and tell me how God has been working in your life and if you have found new changes to gain modesty.

Waiting at the door---Elizabeth

A little something extra....

Trouble with math??
Here's a simple trick for learning the 9's times table:

9 times table tricks

Challenge Day 3 - The Great Mind Clean-Out...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:48:00 +0000

Happy Monday!

Day 1 - Godly vs. Gaudy

Day 2 - The Great Closet Clean-Out

Ready for the next challenge - today we prepare for :

The Great Mind Clean-Out!!

Challenge 3 will be easier for some than others. Parts of it will take no time at all, but some parts may take a lot of time. It all depends how many bad habits, my dear reader, that you have! And, since we are dealing with your MIND you are the only one who knows what's really in there.

Take a moment and read on to see if you are hiding any "dirty laundry" or "out-of-style" behaviors in the closet of your mind....

Colossians 3:2 and 5 tells us:

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things...

Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly

nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. "

You may take a quick glance and think you've got no worries, but let's dig a little deeper and see if there are areas that need addressing...

Matthew 15:11
"It is not what enters into the mouth that defiles the man, but what proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man."

The trouble is what happens after it enters you, gets processed and comes out. That is is what Paul is warning us about. But we all know that what we hear and see stays with us, good or bad, and it is up to us as PROVERBS 31 WOMEN to guard what is in front of our eyes and ears and that of our families.

Everything that goes into through the eyes or ears runs through the same simple process...it all starts with...

1. What goes into the mind - via books, TV, radio, Internet, talking with others

2. What is within the mind - What you meditate on, think about, dwell on

3. What comes out of the mind - your attitude, conduct, demeanor and of coarse, the words you speak

Your CHALLENGE today and for the better part of this week is to look at what is around you, and take note of what influences your decisions for TV, radio, Internet, books, magazines. What are your family members devoting their time to???

*Do you read romance novels or watch afternoon (or evening) dramas and soap operas?
*Do you spend huge amounts of time building relationships on-line that are not with Christians?
*Do you read magazines that promote idolatry of money and fame?
*Do you enjoy "reality shows" that use profanity, encourage hateful behavior, and gossip...and promote cheering for someone to get "fired", all for ratings?
*Do you watch shows that promote a "view" point that is not Christian?
*Do you listen to music that has profanity, violence, or bad behavior promoted through out it?

If you find that you have slipped in some of these areas, don't be too hard on yourself.

It happens to the best of us...

I while back my husband and I used to watch a simple cooking reality show. Until one day we actually watched and said --this is really not a show we would watch if Christ were sitting here with us....needless to say our viewing choices have changed - drastically!!!

One book that helped us clarify what is "of the world" was:

Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World

Take note and we will continue this closet-cleaning tomorrow with a TOP 10 list you won't want to miss....

Top 10 Modesty Quick-Fixes!

Meanwhile, drop me a comment and let me know how it's going. Are you taking the modesty challenge, have you neglected any areas in the past that are now clean??

Thanks for stopping by------
Elizabeth

Friday Coffee House, Freebies, Music...

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:59:00 +0000

Welcome to Friday Coffee House - here we relax and grab a cup of coffee and listen to some of today's Christian artists.

Today I would like to alert you. Though I like Switchfoot, it is one of those artists that parents go either way on.

Some like them, some don't.

I think they use controversial topics to get their point across and keep kids interested...I also think it's up to parents to take that topic and expand and teach on it.

I think they could present a brighter outcome to their songs and videos, but that's not their style. They do present their topics with a Biblical worldview and that should be highlighted by parents as well.

Regardless, my main focus is to present ALL kinds of Christian music and also encourage you to listen to what your kids do. Be sure to check it out with a good Christian resource like Plugged in (see below), and build conversations with your kids that will teach them to make better decisions for themselves.

This weeks artist: SWITCHFOOT

This Is Home

Have you seen The Chronicles of Narnia?? These are amazing DVDs and I highly recommend them! Not familiar with the series?? Take a look at the life of C.S. Lewis and meet the man behind the series!

You may want to have your teen take a look at this one...and discuss it afterward. I just think it makes you stop and think and I like the beat of it too. Let me know what you think...

This is Your Life

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Day 2 - Up for another challenge???

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:12:00 +0000

Day 2 - Are you ready for another challenge?

Have you read and responded to: Challenge Day 1 Godly or Gaudy?

Modesty really needs to be taken more seriously. What's so important about it anyways?

"Modesty is most often rendered as humility, shyness, or simplicity. The general principles of modesty include:

Avoiding attracting attention to oneself by moderating one's actions or appearance;

Downplaying one's accomplishments

Avoiding insincere self-abasement through false or sham modesty, which is a form of boasting.

Fashions and fads at times test the limits of community standards of modesty. People can be subjected to peer pressure, both to conform to community standards or to flout them." (Wikipedia)

Modesty is different for each culture, country, and society. It can be drastically different between religions. In her book A Woman's High Calling: 10 Essentials for Godly Living,

Elizabeth George tells heartfully of a group (of Christian women) she was traveling with who were turned away by Muslim women from their mosque because they were not dressed modestly. She was shocked by this. But, when they stopped and took a look at some in the group, they were wearing what might be seen as immodest clothing.

Our culture has ways of making us so desensitized to basic values that even the most "Christian" must stop and take a look at themselves. One might say - spaghetti straps - what's wrong with that? Shorts - how short is too short? Silk blouses - Is that too sexy?

Take note, my dear readers, if you have to ask...it's probably not the right thing for you to wear.

The biggest problem with being desensitized is that it takes time and effort (conscious effort) to become sensitized again.

Start today!

Now that you have gone through your closet (yesterday), make it a daily check to see if you are baring a little too much still. Bend over, some shirts look perfectly fine until you do, then - OOps! - yes, check the front and the behind. Too tight is also too much! I'm not saying we all have to have hems to the floor and collars up to our ears, I'm just saying let's make a conscious effort to notice what we wear and the example we are sending.

Start your day with a check on your clothes and be very careful when you shop. It's getting hard to find modest wear, especially for our young-uns.

Good luck and keep coming back next week we start on cleaning up the inside! You won't want to miss it!

Modesty Series: Don't miss a day....
Challenge Day 1 Godly or Gaudy?

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Ready for the Challenge? Godly vs. Gaudy!

noreply@blogger.com (Wisdom for Today) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:25:00 +0000

I was inspired to read this article by Jim Liebelt, Modesty Makes a Comeback . I hope the trend continues but I tell ya - I don't see it.

Maybe it's because I live in the NEast. I am continuously amazed that women walk around the way they do. It is not surprising when you see the daughters following suit. Who decided it was 'your right' to show whatever body parts you want? What is so fashionable about leaving nothing to the imagination??

What are they doing to our young men ---and old men for that matter?

Staying on topic let's continue with what is our Responsibility...

God created woman to complement and complete man. Our position as a man’s help-meet is not inferior, but essential to the man’s role as leader.

So as encouragers, blessings, and life-givers, that includes the way we dress. Men that are pursuing a deep relationship with Jesus don’t appreciate stumbling blocks, meaning immodesty.

Have we considered that this can cause our brothers to have impure and corrupting thoughts? Men are visually assaulted on a daily basis, and in our culture it is increasingly difficult to keep one’s thoughts pure.

We, as women aspiring to godliness, need to reevaluate our hearts and our wardrobes.

Take the challenge: It's spring - time to clean out the closet anyways.

Now, clean it with a godly intention ( and clean out your daughter's while you're at it). Does this outfit make you feel sexy - ditch it. Does it make you feel haughty (full of yourself) - ditch it.

We are to present ourselves as godly women

not gaudy women!

Believe it or not even dressing to impress is considered ungodly. Drawing attention to our physical selves draws attention away from our hearts.

“A chaste, pure woman can draw others to the Savior (1 Peter 3:1-2). As women we can either choose to highlight our female body by wearing teasing or revealing clothes or we can choose to draw attention to our soul and to our Lord.”

--Wanda Kennedy Sanseri, God's Priceless Woman: A Bible Course for All Ages

If you want to know what NOT to do read Proverbs 7: 10-18. This is the portrait of the Adulterous Woman. Then, do the opposite.

If you want to know what is considered godly look to some godly women of the Bible:

Elizabeth (loved the Lord in thought word and deed),

Mary ("highly favored by God"),

and

Ruth ( "a virtuous woman") come to mind.

What made these women so special?

They were in the word, they were faithful, they were pure in heart!

May we strive to have reputations so pure!

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