Recently, I was considering the purpose of HOPE's resource website, 
http://www.christianprofessionalwoman.com/. We want to bring practical and biblical encouragement to hard-working women. I realized that I did not want to seem to shut out women who are homemakers, retired, or don't feel they have a "real job" (although, in my opinion, the majority of women are hard-workers wherever they are!) So, I began to think of additional words that began with "P" that would allow us to keep the http://www.cpwtoday.com/ reference but allow us to expand our encouragement. I found a great word...prudent. So now, in addition to being http://www.christianprofessionalwoman.com/, we are http://www.christianprudentwoman.com/.
The word "prudent" or "prudence" is not heard much anymore...unfortunately. The words are rich in meaning and the word "prudent" appears several times in Scripture, particularly in Proverbs. Proverbs 19:14 specifically references the value of a prudent wife, and I think it is safe to interchange the word "woman" there, too.
Prudent is defined as "exercising sound judgement in practical affairs" and long ago was considered one the cardinal virtues. Wikipedia explains prudence well at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prudence. To be described as a prudent woman is high praise, indeed. Synonyms of the word include having common sense, wise, judicious, thrifty, discreet, careful about conduct, circumspect and exercising good judgment. Wow...what a way to describe a woman walking with God!
So, it seemed fitting that the biblical and practical encouragement offered by http://www.cpwtoday.com/ be extended to all women who want to grow in their walk with God and in wisdom. Thus, the site is available with both names and we welcome you as we grow together as prudent women in the Lord.
PS: I haven't forgotten about the series on criticism...that will be back within the next few weeks.
Also, I welcome your comments on this posting and am doing a drawing next Thursday out of the names of everyone who comments either here or via Facebook when the blog post uploads. I'll send the winner a gift certificate to their coffee chain or local shop of choice.
http://www.christianprofessionalwoman.com/. We want to bring practical and biblical encouragement to hard-working women. I realized that I did not want to seem to shut out women who are homemakers, retired, or don't feel they have a "real job" (although, in my opinion, the majority of women are hard-workers wherever they are!) So, I began to think of additional words that began with "P" that would allow us to keep the http://www.cpwtoday.com/ reference but allow us to expand our encouragement. I found a great word...prudent. So now, in addition to being http://www.christianprofessionalwoman.com/, we are http://www.christianprudentwoman.com/.The word "prudent" or "prudence" is not heard much anymore...unfortunately. The words are rich in meaning and the word "prudent" appears several times in Scripture, particularly in Proverbs. Proverbs 19:14 specifically references the value of a prudent wife, and I think it is safe to interchange the word "woman" there, too.
Prudent is defined as "exercising sound judgement in practical affairs" and long ago was considered one the cardinal virtues. Wikipedia explains prudence well at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prudence. To be described as a prudent woman is high praise, indeed. Synonyms of the word include having common sense, wise, judicious, thrifty, discreet, careful about conduct, circumspect and exercising good judgment. Wow...what a way to describe a woman walking with God!
So, it seemed fitting that the biblical and practical encouragement offered by http://www.cpwtoday.com/ be extended to all women who want to grow in their walk with God and in wisdom. Thus, the site is available with both names and we welcome you as we grow together as prudent women in the Lord.
PS: I haven't forgotten about the series on criticism...that will be back within the next few weeks.
Also, I welcome your comments on this posting and am doing a drawing next Thursday out of the names of everyone who comments either here or via Facebook when the blog post uploads. I'll send the winner a gift certificate to their coffee chain or local shop of choice.
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Wonderful, insightful...
Thanks for sharing!
But, of course, you know my response...
"That's what SHE said!"
Love the new blog and template, Beth! Great job. Hugs, Carol
Prudent - not a word I would have thought of! God has sure given you great wisdom to share with us. Thanks for allowing God to speak through you.
Love the use of Prudence, since I didn't consider myself professional! :) Thank you!
Terrific insight Beth! I know that in the past when I've been home, I've struggled with the issue of feeling like I don't have a "real job"--despite the fact that being a stay at home mom was way harder than anything I've done in the "working world". Thanks for making me think!