Show Us Your Life : Current Reads

It has been a really long time since I have participated in Show Us Your Life over at Kelly’s Korner. But I have recently {in the past few months} started reading a whole lot again {thanks to a super exclusive book club my mom set up which includes her … and me}, so books are pretty much on my mind. I’ve always been a book worm, but since Benjamin was born I started having less time to read. I’ve made the time though and I love to settle down at the end of a long day just me and a book and some fluffy pillows.

So, currently on my bedside table… {or other places throughout the house… you know what I mean}…

Book 3 in the Anne of Green Gables series. Mom chose to read this series so we have been working our way through the books. I read them years and years ago and reading these I was reminded why I always wanted to be an author when I grow up {and maybe I still could be some day when I’m not changing diapers or cleaning up messes or playing blocks}. I love it, I love it, I love it. It really is a book for all ages. It’s funny and sad and romantic and descriptive and imaginative… it isn’t modern and I love that because I’m not really into modern-day fiction. {I mean, my favorite book ever is Gone With the Wind!}

The next books I am reading are Bible study books and the like.

“A daily Bible workbook, a personal growth manual, a practical application of Bible examples and a letter-writing course. What can I expect to learn: how to get life-changing results from writing personal notes; what materials I need to serve and glorify God; why and how to send appropriate notes to the grieving-including caregivers, divorce victims, parents of handicapped children, disaster victims and the jobless; what to say when extending forgiveness --and asking for it; how to gain confidence by practicing proven methods.” – The Gospel Advocate

I have really enjoyed this book and am trying to become better at writing notes to people. I know it is very encouraging for me when I receive notes or emails of encouragement and I think we should all practice this! I have loved this study so far. Sister Jane McWhorter is so sweet and kind and it shows throughout this book.

“Looking for a Scripture-based book to put the music back in your marriage? Your good marriage can be better! For couples who want their marriages to meet their maximum potentials for happiness, this scripture-filled practical guidebook is a must-read.  Chapters address adultery prevention, finances, intimacy, respect, leadership issues, and more.” – Colley Books

I have a few books by Cindy Colley and I have mad love for her as a Sister and I have loved hearing her speak. This has been such a great book so far and I’ve only just begun. I am looking forward to this study and Carl is even reading along with me. I am sure it will be very useful to me! I am so not a perfect wife!

{PS – You can check out Cindy’s blog here! If you haven’t already, you really should!}

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So, what are you reading? Link up at Kelly’s Korner!

Far Above Rubies: Proverbs 31:11

I enjoyed last week's discussion SO much! I hope you all did as well! I am so glad that you all had no reservations about sharing your thoughts on Proverbs 31:10! If you're new to the study, you can read through last week's study here. Here's the skinny: Far Above Rubies is a ladies' study where we take one verse per week and discuss how we can apply it to the way we are living our lives as Christians.

This week we are going to look at Proverbs 31:11.



I love how these verses hold so much in them, and how timeless they are, don't you? There are so many people who think that the Bible is outdated, but I seriously beg to differ. It seems to me that wives today are just like wives back then. I don't know how many of you know this, but I am a gigantic I Love Lucy fan. My kitchen begs to be decorated in Lucy decor, and I have seen every single episode there is, in fact, I own them all. Anyway, I don't mean to turn that into a discussion of Lucy. But if you've ever seen a show, every other one has to do with Lucy buying something and having to hide it because it cost waaaaay too much. Ricky always comes in ("Luuuucy, I'm hooo-ooome!"), and notices her odd behavior, and then asks how much it cost ("You've got some 'splainin to do...").

This verse to me says that this is not a trait of a virtuous wife. This verse says that the heart of her husband safely trusts in her and is never worried about her going out and spending his paycheck. She is financially trustworthy. He doesn't come home and wonder about how much money she's spent and whether or not they'll be able to pay the bills that month because she's gone out and bought a new wardrobe.

I guess the question we need to ask ourselves is this: does my husband trust me? Am I trustworthy when it comes to what I spend?

For me, I believe that I am. And I don't say this to boast. I feel physically ill when I go to spend anything, especially if I am paying full price. Is anyone else like that? I hope that my husband fully trusts in me. I don't ever want to give him a reason not to. I want to be that virtuous woman!

What are your thoughts on the matter? Last week we had a good number of posts on the subject! I was so excited to read everyone else's thoughts in the comments and on their own blogs! Thank you everyone for joining in! I am going to put a Linky up so you can all link your own blog posts. I can't wait for the discussion!