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Hello everyone! I am the 'Crunchy Christian' or CC, if you would.

I believe our first priority is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, make no mistake about that.

This website is to share what I have learned about how I can be a good steward of what God has blessed me with. This includes my home, my family, my dog, and my body. I will be striving to be as informative as possible.

The goal I've set before me in my life is to be a true Proverbs Woman. I want to carry this out in every aspect of my life. This website will address this in a practical way.

Proverbs 31:10-31

:10 An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
Note: The author is speaking of SEARCHING for an excellent wife. She is this way BEFORE marriage. These virtues are not just for married ladies to pursue, but also single lades.
:11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
:12 She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
:13 She looks for wool and flax
And works with her hands in delight.
Note: She does not mind having to do this work herself. She doesn't complain about her work.
:14 She is like merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar.
Note: She travels to get the food needed for her family. She does not necessarily settle for what's closest or most convenient.
:15 She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And portions to her maidens
Note: She gets up before the rest of the household to see that they are provided for. This is an area I admit that I struggle with greatly!!
:16 She considers a field and buys it'
From her earnings she plans a vineyard.
Note: She completes business transactions for the purpose of income and provision for her family. She is capable of doing this on her own or resourceful enough to know who can help her complete a wise transaction.
:17 She girds herself with strength
And makes her arms strong
Note: She is physically fit. She is strong, not only in character, but also capable of physical labor.
:18 She senses that her gain is good
Her lamp does not go out at night.
:19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.
Note: She could have a tailor or other professionals do these things, but she is capable of doing them and does them herself for the welfare of her family.
:20 She extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
Note: She is giving and loving. But in the context of this scripture, she does these things without causing any issues for her own family such as finances, etc.
:21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Note: She knows snow is coming and plans ahead. She sees to it that her family is prepared for what will come.
:22 She makes coverings for herself'
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Note: She takes care of herself and dresses attractively. Attractively does not need to mean scantily. Clean, pressed, and flattering clothing are her aim. If we look at the context of the rest of the Bible, we see that she would do this to please her husband, not herself, other men, or for the purpose of 'fitting in'.
:23 Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
Note: She does not gossip about him. If she did, everyone would more than likely know she was complaining about him behind his back. She represents him well and honors him by what she does.
:24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies belts to the tradesmen.
Note: She has ability and skill to generate income. These skills are also useable in her own home.
:25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the future,
Note: Again shows her good character. She does not fear the future because she is prepared and it is ultimately in God's hands.
:26 She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tounge.
Note: She does not speak ill of people and speaks wisely.
:27 She looks well to the ways of her household'
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Note: She takes care of her family and is not lazy.
:28 Her children rise up and bless her'
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
:29 "Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all."
Note: Her family is not bitter toward her. They find her worthy of praise. Her husband does not complain about her.
:30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
:31 Give her the product of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates.