Holding Down the Fort

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It  is easy to miss an important, though under appreciated, aspect of the role of a woman in the management of her household.  The stay-at-home woman, be she a wife, mother, or daughter, has as a central focus: the well-being of her family members. Is there enough food in the refrigerator or the pantry?  Is the laundry done and the dry cleaning picked up?  What about overseeing the … [Read more...]

A wife whose price is above Rubies

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A wife is crowned with authority in her submission to her husband as his helpmeet and under his leadership as head of the home.  This by no means puts her in a position of inferiority.  In the 17th century England, women were often in business, highly competent managers and were involved in the shipping trade as insurance brokers, manufacturers and the like.  Up to the 18th century … [Read more...]

A wife’s warrior

The heart of her husband trusts in her - Proverbs 31:11 A woman's husband is a warrior.  He engages on the battlefield every day in his work, in his interactions with colleagues and friends and as he walks out his destiny and calling in the purpose of God and for the glory of God.  But the warrior needs a place to rest his weary head.  And it is in the lap of a … [Read more...]

Mirror Mirror

Just because you homeschool doesn’t mean that you are “sinning” if you take time for yourself. Having the opportunity to get some relief from your day-to-day activities rejuvenates the homeschooling mom, enabling her to resume her 24/7 job. This is especially true for women who have spent a good portion of their recent lives either being pregnant or caring for infants and children. … [Read more...]