Momma Said: : Proverbs From Your Mom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781519262165)

Have you ever wondered where sayings like, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket," came from? "You made your bed, now lie in it." "Don't count your chickens before they hatch." "Birds of a feather flock together." We have all heard these everlasting, time-tested, whimsical sayings while growing up and they still speak to us as adults. Your Mom or mother figure would hit you with one of these priceless, pearls of perception to discipline, encourage, teach or to protect you from dangers both known and unknown. These old Momma's Proverbs have been around forever; but where did they originate? It may surprise you to know that the age-old adages that your Momma Said actually come from the Bible. "Momma Said: Proverbs From Your Mom," examines ten of the most popular parent's proverbs and shows you exactly where to find them in Scripture, how they became the sayings we hear today, and how their meanings are deeper than you have ever realized. "Always wear clean underwear in case you are in an accident." Yes, you can trace the origins of this axiom to Holy Scripture. Read, "Momma Said: Proverbs From Your Mom," and take a wonderful journey back to your childhood and the days when you held on to your mother, father or guardian's hand and truly walked by faith and not by sight. Learn how these old, often quirky sayings are more profound and spiritual than you ever imagined and how they still have a meaningful place in your life today.

Author: Lydia F. Best
ISBN-10: 1519262167
ISBN-13: 9781519262165
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 02/08/2016
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.24d