A Summary of Roots

“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;” “Modest apparel.” These are the words used to describe part of a godly woman’s attributes in the King James Version of 1 Timothy 2:9. Usually when the Greek words [...]

Standards Must Be Constant

[On buying Easter Dresses]: The sizes 18 months to 6X didn’t cause me any problems, but once I got to the size 8s and 10s, there were no dresses with sleeves. A lot of them had spaghetti straps. Spaghetti straps for an 8 year old?? …I learned with raising my children that if parents set [...]

Fashion Wars: Moms, Are They Necessary?

It is springtime and the first truly warm day on campus. Girls are returning from morning class scantily clothed with tight shorts, mini- skirts, and shirts exposing both stomach and breasts. Other girls can be seen jogging nearby wearing nothing but a skimpy pair of spandex running shorts and a sports bra.Is it possible that [...]

And We Have A Winner!

Good job, everyone—I enjoyed reading all of your comments. After my hint, most of you guessed correctly! My middle name is indeed May, after a woman whom my dad looked saw as a grandmotherly figure when he was growing up. A couple of you commented the first week and then guessed again (correctly) the second [...]

Do We Deserve Better?

Emuna Braverman has at least one thing right: There’s a problem. We’re seeing the branches of a seed sprouted long ago in American culture, and its name is Feminism. I agree with how she states it: “It’s an ironic outgrowth of a feminism that tried to persuade women that they are the same as men. [...]

Soli Deo Gloria

“The first principle ladies must remember when buying clothing is that God must be glorified even in their dress.  1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “Whether therefore ye eat or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” By describing the smallest details of life – eating and drinking the Apostle Paul explains that [...]

May NCA Giveaway: Extended

All right, y’all–due to dashboard difficulties, I haven’t been able to update the giveaway post with hints. Since nobody has guessed the answer yet, we’re extending the deadline to next Monday, the 16th. Most of you thought that the 3rd reason I always think of May as, “my month,” has something to do with my [...]

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