Preparing a Visionary Daughter to Do Hard Things ~ Part 3: Critical Thinking

April 2, 2010 By

by Kiery Many people tell me I’m brave, they can’t believe how strong I am. Ten years of playing “mommy 2” isn’t overly common in the outside world. People at church would often tell me how lucky my parents were to have me and say “I bet you help out a lot, huh?” and I would [...]

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The 49 Character Qualities of Ruth #13

April 1, 2010 By

Punctuality vs Tardiness – Showing high esteem for other people and their time (Ecclesiastes 3:1) – Bill Gothard by RazingRuth This is Ruth-lite because, as I was glancing through the character qualities and trying to figure out what to write about this time, I realized that this topic would contain some humor. Our family was religiously [...]

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The 49 Character Qualities of Ruth #12

March 19, 2010 By

Hospitality vs. Loneliness – Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, and spiritual refreshment with those whom God brings into my life (Hebrews 13:2)-Bill Gothard by RazingRuth The older I got, the more responsibilities I was given. When I last left my mother’s list of progeny, she’d just had me (I think). In 1986, she had “Caleb”. In [...]

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Preparing a Visionary Daughter to Do Hard Things ~ Part 2: Maintaining Appearances

March 19, 2010 By

by Kiery In time, I would begin to envision myself as a fair rose hidden inside metal armor. Afraid to grow, afraid to feel, staying inside a metal cage meant to protect. As far as appearances went though, you’d never know I felt that way. I don’t think my own family knew how I felt, [...]

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The 49 Character Qualities of Ruth #11

March 13, 2010 By

Self Control vs. Self-indulgence – Instant obedience to the initial promptings of God’s Spirit (Galatians 5:24–25) – Bill Gothard by RazingRuth The training started when I was just a toddler.  I don’t remember who introduced it or how it was introduced.  I just remember that, at certain points in the day, one of my parents would [...]

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