The Entrepreneur Within

Proverbs 31:16 says
16: She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
The virtuous woman is a savvy investor. She uses her knowledge to create lucrative products that many can enjoy and benefit from.
I believe that inside every woman is an entrepreneur. It's the gift that God gives to us all for the sake of supporting ourselves and our dependents. God says that a good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children.
God never meant for us to struggle financially, and be without the things that we need.
He gave every woman the ability to produce something amazing and valuable enough that she can afford to live well off of what she earns, and even have some left over to invest.

Many women don't know this, therefore they never look closely enough at themselves to figure out what they do exceptionally well. Sometimes even when they do look, they don't recognize their special gifts because they really don't think those gifts are that special at all.

God says my people perish for lack of knowledge, and a lot of people suffer financially because they are unaware of the treasures they have within.

I've seen many women and their families live miserably due to lack. It can cause depressing and addictive behaviors that only make a bad situation worse, and that can be painful for everyone.

The good news is there is a way out of the cycle of poverty and even the stress of living paycheck to paycheck.
It's called entrepreneurship, and everyone has the power to do it.
I provide coaching to help women discover their gifts so that they can see just how valuable even the simple talents that they have can be. That way they can give those treasures the honor that they deserve.

God does not want us to hide or ignore the treasures that He has placed within us. He even calls it evil and wicked when we do, because when you fail to unearth your treasures and use them to create a good living for yourself, you cause yourself, your children, and all of the people who would be blessed by what you have to offer, to be deprived.
There is nothing glorious about ignoring the treasures or the entrepreneur within. There is nothing glorious about giving your treasures away. Some things are made to be given away, and some things should be honored for the thought, preparation, and excellence that went into creating and perfecting them. That is why God says a workman is worthy of his pay.

If you have been ignoring the treasures that God placed within you, or if you need help perfecting the treasures you've discovered, or even if you have been giving away the treasures that you have worked hard to perfect, then you may want to look into changing that. I am available to help. You can contact me for an on-line consultaion.
It is my hope that every virtuous woman will search for the entrepreneur within, so that the world won't miss out on the treasure that God has given her to present in abundance.
Love and Peace to all, and Remember to "Live Life Virtuously"

Learn to Spot the good Men

Proverbs 31:23 says
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
The Bible tells us that the virtuous woman who is the role model for Christian women,
was married to a man who had a good reputation, and who was respected by those in authority.

In all of the years that I have been working with women and discussing the things that trouble them, the number one issue that most women are challenged with is recognizing a man who would make a good husband.
Most every woman I've ever met wants a husband who will love her, cherish her, and stand by her in good times and in bad. She also wants a man who will be a responsible father, and provider and who will lead the family in a good and appropriate way.
For some women they have not often or even sometimes never been exposed to men of Godly standards and character. I've found that to be the case regardless of their economic situation and upbringing.
The challenge is knowing how to determine if a man is truly committed to making the daily effort to live according to the standards which have been set by God. It's not easy because most men are usually on their best behavior when there are no trials and tribulations to conquer. It's when life gets tough that that people show their weaknesses, fears, and insecurities.

Sometimes those things manifest in ways that are mentally, emotionally, and even physically abusive, and that is what leads to broken relationships and even broken spirits.

Knowing how to spot good men is not a characteristic that women are born with. It must be taught through wise counsel and sometimes even trial and error.

Even though many women have learned certain lessons the hard way, a lot of the common mistakes that most women make in relationships can be avoided, if the woman seeks the right information.

So is there a way to avoid the pain and damage that can result from two people connecting when one or both are not prepared and equipped to minister love and peace to each other rather than malice and confusion?

There absolutely is! God has provided guidance and instruction for women that gives them the power to be enlightened and protected from the pain that can come from not knowing who to trust with your heart.

There are certain characteristics of a man who honors God, and therefore has the ability to honor women out of his fear and reverence for God.
These are the kind of men who make good husbands and fathers.

It is up to the woman to make sure they can recognize these men in order to guard herself from the men who don't honor God.
Women should consider the fact that if a man does not respect God and his rules, how and why would he care about striving to be the kind of man that God requires him to be for you.

It is the respect for God's guidelines and standards that cause men to marry women and honor them rather than taking advantage of them. It is also those guidelines that help married couples weather the storms of of life, and ultimately experience the longevity and beauty of being a married couple.
God says my people perish for lack of knowledge. I say to any woman who wants to experience true love, it is wise to prepare yourself with the wonderful knowledge found in the principles that God has set concerning marriage in order to be a blessing to yourself, your husband, your children, and all those who witness your marriage union.

I've written a book where I share these wonderful principles in a practical and relevant way. It's called "5 Steps to the Alter"
I believe it's a must read for any Christian woman interested in preparing herself for marriage or even interacting with men. If that's you I recommend you get it today! It's in the bookstore at TonyaGlover.com.
I say to all women be wise, be safe, and live life virtuously!

For more information about my other books, instructional videos, coaching sessions, or other services, visit my website at TonyaGlover.com for information to help you with your beauty, business and spiritual balance.

Finding Your Passion

Proverbs 31:18 says that the Virtuous woman perceives that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

The virtuous woman spent a lot of time developing herself and her craft. She didn't stop until she got things right.
It's beautiful to behold a woman who is filled with love, peace, and contentment.
Those special qualities come from personal development that is honed through countless hours studying God's love for us and how he equipped us with so many good treasures that we are to perfect and share with the world.
When a woman spends enough time developing herself, she becomes like the virtuous woman. She knows what she does well, and she has a vision for what she wants to accomplish for herself and for those around her.
She is passionate about what she does and she's passionate about doing it with excellence.
These qualities make a woman a pleasure to know and be around, because she is mature and most of all secure in who she is.
The Bible says, "Who can find a virtuous woman, she's rare like rubies."
Even though churches are full, apparently more women need to GROW in their understanding of God and of themselves.
That is when a woman will find her own God given passion and purpose.
Finding your passion is a process that takes focus and patience, along with trial and error. Many women don't know where to start, that's why
I offer in office coaching sessions to help guide you through the process.
If you are a woman seeking guidance to your personal development, I invite you to read my book called "Tap into Your Power." found at my website.
It offers Biblically based practical steps that can help women who are seeking growth to mature into the woman that God has called us all to be.

Proverbs 31:15 says She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

The Proverbs 31 woman is thoughtful,nurturing, and acts responsibly towards those in her household.
As busy wives and mothers it is so easy to get overwhelmed by the demands of life. There are only twenty four hours in a day, and we need eight to ten of those to get sleep as well as regroup by connecting our spirit to God for a recharge.

Sometimes when we feel short on time, it becomes necessary for some area of our lives to be trimmed.
Sadly it seems that when we feel something must be sacrificed we often look first to the people who mean the most to us, because we think that they love us, and they should understand.
Then we give our best efforts, time and energy to the people and things that come and go in our lives.

However, the virtuous woman shows us that this this approach is not the best one. Even with a husband and a demanding career, she makes her immediate family and her home life her first priority.
She actually has servants to help her with the prosperous life that she has built through her hard work and dedication. But in spite of that, she still stays very involved in how her household is run by waking up early to set the pace for productivity and excellence. She makes breakfast and daily agendas for her family and her maids.

It takes skill and excellence to manage many people, and that type of skill comes from doing, and practicing to become excellent enough to teach and oversee the productivity of others.

The Virtuous woman started developing and mastering these skills, not in the business world, but by being and excellent stuart over her household.

How ironic it might seem to some that it is the cooking, cleaning, and taking care of our families that prepares us to be women who lead in business and in other areas of life.

Society is trying to convince so many women that our respect comes from being a business diva of sorts, but God's word says that our respect comes from loving and prioritizing our family.
If you want to experience a fun way to practice your home leadership skills that will make your family feel loved, nurtured, and prioritized by you, try cooking them a delicious meal. If you're not a great cook, no problem. Check out one of my instructional cooking videos on TonyaTV.com
My videos make cooking gourmet meals simple and easy to do.

Try this lasagna recipe, it's delicious, and remember to live life virtuously!