tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post4380357672342939320..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: The Perfect Woman -- Not!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-34969313013163863952012-04-30T03:29:43.637-04:002012-04-30T03:29:43.637-04:00There is a story (according to what I once heard i...There is a story (according to what I once heard in Tunisia) that Jezebel was the Great Aunt of Dido, legandary founder of Carthage. Both reportedly originated from Phonecia (Lebanon) so perhaps there is some truth in it..Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-81225078311942616282012-04-27T14:18:35.935-04:002012-04-27T14:18:35.935-04:00Oh yeah. :D
But then I realized I wasn't givi...Oh yeah. :D<br /><br />But then I realized I wasn't giving my kids a chance to be responsible adults, nor was I giving them enough credit to think for themselves. And I wasn't giving hubby enough of a chance to make decisions because I decided everything before he knew there was a question. Things are a lot more laid back now. Of course, my house isn't perfect...LOLAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-17616537016029084322012-04-26T22:37:52.075-04:002012-04-26T22:37:52.075-04:00I admit I tend to be a busy person, so I can get u...I admit I tend to be a busy person, so I can get up early and get a lot done and try to do it all. And well. But you know it was never in comparison with anyone but myself. I used to make my own granola for crying out loud. That's definitely a form of pride (busyness not granola) But if you saw how I dressed when I went out today you would know I am not trying to impress anyone, not even Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-20922912033556539652012-04-26T20:22:08.631-04:002012-04-26T20:22:08.631-04:00CJ--
Yes. Especially if you've purchase most ...CJ--<br /><br />Yes. Especially if you've purchase most of your family's clothes. (She bringeth her wool from afar.)Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-2227074480001900072012-04-26T18:48:46.342-04:002012-04-26T18:48:46.342-04:00Barb, if those are her accomplishments over a life...Barb, if those are her accomplishments over a lifetime, then I'm doing better. But does sewing a button back on count as making my family's clothes?C.J. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026386802434435296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-43317355264429192652012-04-26T18:47:27.779-04:002012-04-26T18:47:27.779-04:00Susie, you are definitely not alone. I don't k...Susie, you are definitely not alone. I don't know if anyone could measure up to that standard. Maybe it's just supposed to be the ideal we are to strive for?C.J. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026386802434435296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72641391956821918652012-04-26T15:46:17.390-04:002012-04-26T15:46:17.390-04:00A composite of five women? That would work.
I als...A composite of five women? That would work.<br /><br />I also heard one expositor say that these were the accomplishments of her entire lifetime--and not like they read--something she did every day. If that's the case, then yeah, a lot of those things can be managed. I've cooked. Gotten up early (once). Done acts of charity. Carried out business. I even homeschooled my daughter. Just not Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-38290742132820345022012-04-26T14:34:05.862-04:002012-04-26T14:34:05.862-04:00A composite of all of Solomon's wives...HA, HA...A composite of all of Solomon's wives...HA, HA!!! Exactly, that would take at least 5 women.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-55985782574432392362012-04-26T14:29:31.602-04:002012-04-26T14:29:31.602-04:00Deb, my soul sister. I'd like to think it'...Deb, my soul sister. I'd like to think it's just age making me tired when I read Proverbs 31, but even at my youngest, most energetic that seems overwhelming.<br /><br />Maybe it's a composite of all Solomon's wives?C.J. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026386802434435296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12121428044524495952012-04-26T14:29:05.391-04:002012-04-26T14:29:05.391-04:00Oh, thank goodness! I'm not alone in finding t...Oh, thank goodness! I'm not alone in finding the Proverbs 31 woman intimidating! Talk about guilt. LOL. I do not measure up by a long shot.<br /><br />Great post, CJ.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-51550929920646627572012-04-26T14:27:46.762-04:002012-04-26T14:27:46.762-04:00Dina, I discovered in my last book that at it'...Dina, I discovered in my last book that at it's core, my hero's issue came down to pride--which seemed kind of contradictory at first. But he has himself convinced he was too bad for God to forgive -- yep, pride.<br /><br />So where's the membership form for the CWC?C.J. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026386802434435296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-44934797654407555292012-04-26T14:22:55.483-04:002012-04-26T14:22:55.483-04:00DeAnna, I was feeling envious, until I decided tha...DeAnna, I was feeling envious, until I decided that was just your pride talking. Now I feel better about myself :)<br /><br />Man, do I have this pride stuff down to an art form or what?C.J. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026386802434435296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-71105143263768711532012-04-26T14:18:36.321-04:002012-04-26T14:18:36.321-04:00Oh, Suzie!!! Thanks for the laugh. I so needed tha...Oh, Suzie!!! Thanks for the laugh. I so needed that this week.C.J. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026386802434435296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-21357070426352910022012-04-26T11:54:38.285-04:002012-04-26T11:54:38.285-04:00i am SOOOOOOOOOOOO not the Proverbs 31 woman. i ge...i am SOOOOOOOOOOOO not the Proverbs 31 woman. i get worn out just reading about what she does. boy, oh, boy can i relate to the pride problem and comparison thing. i'm usually on the losing end of that comparison.<br /><br />thanks for giving me some good food for thought.DebHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-32150390716315227942012-04-26T09:30:45.151-04:002012-04-26T09:30:45.151-04:00A) I'm pretty sure the Proverbs 31 woman, bein...A) I'm pretty sure the Proverbs 31 woman, being someone Solomon interacted with and probably his mother, was surrounded by servants.<br /><br />B) I agree about pride. In my latest book the theme was letting God lead your dance and your life. But in order to illustrate that theme other ideas like truth and forgiveness snuck their way in there. Then finally pride -- the hero's big issue, Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-62694837118807603592012-04-26T09:29:46.900-04:002012-04-26T09:29:46.900-04:00BWAHAHAHH!!
Suzie, I was going to say the same th...BWAHAHAHH!!<br /><br />Suzie, I was going to say the same thing about myself!!<br /><br />I don't have the time or energy for a lot of pretense. And I figure God knows the truth about me anyway.<br /><br />I don't feel envious when I read Proverbs 31. I just feel overwhelmed. How in the world did she DO all that? I can't even get my proposals done!DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-82309970301643584122012-04-26T09:26:11.836-04:002012-04-26T09:26:11.836-04:00Does your pride sometimes lead you to try to be th...<i>Does your pride sometimes lead you to try to be the "perfect" woman?</i><br /><br />Oh, CJ, I'm embarrassed to say my laziness keeps me from trying to be the perfect woman.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.com