the calling of Christian motherhood Wilson, Nancy 1952- creator text idu Moscow, ID Canon Press 2000 monographic eng

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105 pages ; 22 cm "Give her the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. (Proverbs 31:31) For a Christian woman, motherhood is the subtle art of building a house in grace: 'The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands' (Prov. 14:1). Each day's work is significant, for it contributes toward the long-term plan. Each nail helps a house stand in a storm. But motherhood isn't a simple formula. Building a home--childbirth, education, discipline--requires holy joy and a love of beauty. The mother who fears God does not fear the future"--Back cover. 1. The big picture -- 2. The church our mother -- 3. Conception, pregnancy, childbirth -- 4. When the kids are sick -- 5. Loving the kids: dinnertime, bedtime, holidays -- 6. Manners: Church behavior, friends, family -- 7. Respecting sons -- 8. Loving daughters -- 9. Setting standards: God's rules and house rules -- 10. The importance od education -- 11. The pleasant home -- 12. The domestic arts -- 13. Letting them go. Nancy Wilson. Motherhood Religious aspects Christianity Christian women Religious life Christian women Religious life Motherhood Religious aspects Christianity BV4529.18 .W56 2000 248.8/431 1885767706 9781885767707 00009453 DLC 000509 20241121060514.0 ocm44076089 eng