Front Porch Ponderings

A Woman's Rules to Live By by Candy Brauer from keepingthehome.com Rules for the Wife at Home (Many of these rules were taken from my (Candy's) notes from reading Fascinating Womanhood.) 1.- Overlook husband’s faults, and instead focus on his better side. 2.- Never nag, or try to manipulate your husband into doing things your way. 3.- Trust God, and trust your husband. Pray for him daily. 4.- God first, husband second, children third, house fourth. 5.- Submit to your husband’s authority, and allow errors in his judgment. 6.- Allow him to provide for the family, and appreciate the money he brings in, and the provisions he provides for his family, no matter how little or how much. 7.- Spend your husband’s hard earned money wisely, and be frugal. Never sneak expenses behind his back. 8.- Do not wound his masculine pride. Instead, compliment him on his many accomplishments, and show your appreciation of him every day. 9.- A modest, feminine appearance is important. As is feminine...

You Can Become a Virtuous Woman by Sheila Herron "Who can find a virtuous woman, for her worth is far above rubies" Proverbs 31:10 The "Virtuous Woman", Proverbs 31:10-31 Many of us, being women of God, strive to be the "Virtuous Woman". We are the wife, mother, and companion to our immediate family. Not to mention, the homemaker, taxi cab driver, and all of the other assignments that go with the job. In contrast, there are many women who back away from this passage of scripture because they feel that her shoes are too big to walk in. Although the "Virtuous Woman" wears many hats, so to speak, by applying her principles to your life, you too can be become a Virtuous Woman. Proverbs 31:10-31 is a biblical foundation that all women, both married and single can live by. In this excerpt, I will share with you what I have learned through studying the character and conduct of the "Virtuous Woman". As you read and study, you will learn how to ...