Boy Mom Monday – Proverbs 23:22 – Parent and Friend

Proverbs 23:22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. I had a friend years ago whose relationship with her mother was strained. They talked regularly. And though they honestly loved each other, it was not uncommon for their conversations to end in utter frustration.…… Continue reading Boy Mom Monday – Proverbs 23:22 – Parent and Friend

BOY MOM MONDAY – Proverbs 19:2 – ZEAL

Proverbs 19:2 It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. Zeal is a good thing. To be enthusiastic and passionate about a goal is a great first step. But if zeal is all we have, we won’t get far. After I watched Florence Griffith Joyner break…… Continue reading BOY MOM MONDAY – Proverbs 19:2 – ZEAL

BOY MOM MONDAY – Proverbs 18:4 Deep Waters

Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;     the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.   “He’s 14, and he’s taken to grunting.” Yep, those words came out of my husband’s mouth on a recent double-date, and they are oh so accurate. It is amazing how much can be said in…… Continue reading BOY MOM MONDAY – Proverbs 18:4 Deep Waters