The 49 Character Qualities of Ruth #4

“Humility v Pride” – Recognizing that it is actually God and others who are responsible for the achievements in my life (James 4:6) by RazingRuth Disclaimer: With my father, I have to be careful of the details I give.  His place in the movement is easily identifiable with a few key data points.  I hope my readers [...]

The 49 Character Qualities of Ruth #3

Discernment vs. Judgment – The God-given ability to understand why things happen (I Samuel 16:7) by RazingRuth Two babies in ten months.  Samuel came three weeks early.  That was my mother’s introduction to parenting.  I’m sure she must’ve been over-whelmed.  With my father starting to travel on occasion, I’m sure she was lonely.  But she had her church [...]

The 49 Character Qualities of Ruth #2

Deference vs. Rudeness – Limiting my freedom in order not offend the tastes of those whom God has called me to serve (Romans 14:21) – Bill Gothard by RazingRuth Within five months of ‘Elijah’s birth, my mom figured out she was expecting again.  It dawned on my mother, on Elijah’s fifth month birthday, that she hadn’t [...]

The 49 Character Qualities of Ruth #1

“Orderliness v Disorganization” – Preparing myself and my surroundings so I will achieve the greatest efficiency (I Corinthians 14:40) by RazingRuth If you’re not ATI, you may not understand the quotation before each article I plan to do. I’ll try to explain. Bill Gothard promotes an educational series in which he defines forty-nine “operational qualities” of character. [...]

NLQ FAQ: Does Patriarchy Glorify God?

by Kristen Rosser ~ aka: KR Wordgazer   Q: As a Quiverfull couple, we practice headship and submission to strengthen our marriage and bring glory to God.  But you are saying that Patriarchy hurts the husband and belittles God.  Please explain. What does “glorify” mean when we’re talking about God?  A simple definition can be [...]