The True Idea of a Home
I’ve been reading J.R. Miller’s book The Family (formerly Home-making) and have been drinking in its beauty and wisdom. I highly recommend this book to every Christian who desires to bring honor to the Lord in their entire lives and learn how to better serve their families. This following quote is from the chapter, “The Parents’ Part.”
“But the true idea of a home is that it is a place for growth. It is a place for the parents themselves to grow - to grow into beauty of character, to grow in refinement, in knowledge, in strength, in wisdom, in patience, gentleness, kindliness, and all the Christian graces and virtues. It is a place for children to grow - to grow into physical vigor and health and to be trained in all that shall make them true and noble men and women.
“. . . A true home set up and all its life ordered for the definite purpose of preparing and sending out human lives fashioned into symmetry, filled with lofty impulses and aspirations, governed by principles of rectitude and honor and fitted to enter upon the duties and struggles of life with wisdom and strength.”
- J.R. Miller, The Family
Miss Antoinette on 9 February, 2010, said,
Wow, that sounds like a wonderful book! Thanks for sharing!
You have such a gift for drawing, I enjoy seeing what pictures you have drawn, they are so lovely!
Blessings in Christ,
Miss Antoinette
Livvy on 10 February, 2010, said,
Wow Breezy, I’m definitely going to buy that book. Thank you for letting me know about it, I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
I hope y’all are doing well, and enjoying 2010.
Ever your friend and sister in Christ,
~Livvy
P.S, I adore the painting you made, and am looking forward to seeing the other five soon!
{ jessica } on 10 February, 2010, said,
This is on my book list for this year! I can’t wait to get to it :)
Miss Rebekah Ann S. on 10 February, 2010, said,
I’ve been meaning to read this book for some time now; after reading these beautiful quotes, I do believe I will be moving it to the very top of my reading list! :)
How desperately Christendom needs to hear and heed these words of wisdom.
Thanks for sharing, Breezy!
Rebekah
P.S. Thank you for the sweet comment on my blog; it’s always such a joy to hear from you! :)
Oh, and happy belated birthday! I hope it was a wonderful one; from your Mom’s post, it sounded quite enjoyable!
Sara on 11 February, 2010, said,
Such a beautiful book! I found it a little…too beautiful though, overall. As if it were written by a Man in a Very Good Mood who was making a list of all the things that he *hoped* his wife would make of their home. Which isn’t a bad thing. :) What do you think?
Breezy on 11 February, 2010, said,
@Sara,
Yes, it is quite idealistic. It would be wonderful to be able to create such a home and raise children in it. It’s inspiring in all its biblically-founded beauty, and at the same time seems almost unattainable. Spurs us on, so yes, that’s a good thing. :)
Kira on 12 February, 2010, said,
Ooh, I read that book! I LOVED it! It is definitely something to have on your bookshelf…
God bless,
~ Kira