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She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night (Prov. 31:16–18 NIV; emphasis added). Many fortunes and business opportunities have actually been launched in depressions and recessions. Like seasons, financial downturns are best for the strong, the prepared, and those willing to learn. During lean t

I have heard through my adult life about the “Proverbs 31 woman.” I’ve read Proverbs 31 and thought about what it means. It sounds fantastic and a wonderful way to live my life. But how does it look like daily, really? Make clothes for my family? I’m pretty sure I’ll never live up to that expectation! Especially when my girls save their torn shirts or missing buttons for Grammy (my mom) to fix! So, I’ve asked the Lord to show me what it truly means. How can I put these princi

“Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem” (Luke 2:36-38 NKJV). There are a f