A Weekend of Encouragement
Jesse, Kathrynne, and I spent part of Friday and Saturday at a nearby homeschool conference. It was a nice break for Jesse from studying, and a wonderful time of fellowship and encouragement. I brought my camera, but I forgot to take any pictures. Oh well!
The highlight of the event was getting to hear Greg and Sono Harris speak. Mr. Harris had a big impact upon my parents when they first began homeschooling and how wonderful that he is still around to encourage us second-generationers!
Mrs. Harris spoke on "Restoring the Art of Biblical Womanhood" and I believe it was about the best and most encouraging talk on this subject I've heard to date (I wish there was a way to direct you to a link where you could buy a CD -- anyone know if Mrs. Harris has this talk available for sale on CD?). What a wise a Godly "older" woman she is -- a lover of God, a beautiful help to her husband, a Godly mothering role model, and a wonderful encourager to other women. Is it any wonder that she is the mother of Joshua, Joel (married to Kimi), Alex and Brett, and Sarah?
Kimi posted on her blog sometime ago a little of what her mother-in-law's talk was about, which you will enjoy reading. Here's snippet:
The highlight of the event was getting to hear Greg and Sono Harris speak. Mr. Harris had a big impact upon my parents when they first began homeschooling and how wonderful that he is still around to encourage us second-generationers!
Mrs. Harris spoke on "Restoring the Art of Biblical Womanhood" and I believe it was about the best and most encouraging talk on this subject I've heard to date (I wish there was a way to direct you to a link where you could buy a CD -- anyone know if Mrs. Harris has this talk available for sale on CD?). What a wise a Godly "older" woman she is -- a lover of God, a beautiful help to her husband, a Godly mothering role model, and a wonderful encourager to other women. Is it any wonder that she is the mother of Joshua, Joel (married to Kimi), Alex and Brett, and Sarah?
Kimi posted on her blog sometime ago a little of what her mother-in-law's talk was about, which you will enjoy reading. Here's snippet:
Baking bread, knitting scarves, sewing and spinning wool (all found in the example of the Prov 31 woman), have been made into symbols by the feminists of brainless, oppressed, uneducated women. Henceforth all such home-related activities (cleaning included) were held in utter disdain. This attitude was created out of a rejection of true Biblical womanhood and used lies to promote it. Those who despise handwork such as “working with wool” are not demonstrating a biblical view of the topic, but are instead revealing a worldly view.
In the end, my answer is this: Women can be successful in being godly wives and mothers without knowing how to spin or knit. But they should be using their hands to serve others in the home. Even if one does not choose to learn some of the “old fashioned” skills, those skills should not be looked at through the lens of a feminist, but the lens the Bible affords us. If you are ashamed to take up knitting needles, or have raised your eyebrows at others with them, it reveals a needed heart check. Not because you have to learn such skills, but because a negative attitude towards such skills is not based on Biblical ideas.
posted by Crystal Paine at 7:32 AM
8 Comments:
Believe it or not, Crystal, I missed Mrs. Harris' workshop session. By the time Lora and I arrived, it was standing room only. That is encouraging in and of itself though, that so many ladies were wanting to learn about biblical womanhood.
I did buy the CD and have it in my player right now. I'm excited to hear it and your review made it even more enticing!
We were all glad that you and your family could join us!
Wow, sounds like a lovely time of encouragement!
I'm so glad you had such a fun and refreshing time.
Blessings Crystal!
~Mrs. B
Reminds of something I heard this morning about the importance of mothering even when no one sees.
I wrote about it on my blog this morning! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Martha/
Amen to this!
Sadly, many young women today have no idea how to clean, do basic cooking, or even arrange items in a home. I myself, did not learn some of these things growing up. Even my aunt was telling me that if a "public school" student wants to take home ec. they need to pay and sign up for special programs! It is a real shame, and I admire women who can sew, quilt and cook well. Basic survival skills are becoming lost arts, and it is good to see people turning back to traditional homemaking skills.
Your post and the comments made me think. (imagine that) I imagine there are many young ladies who would be thrilled and would find peace in learning true biblical womanhood and femininity but may not even know enough to be aware that something different exists for them, a new possiblity for an ordered life. I wonder how we could inform these young ladies?
Very neat. I enjoyed working for Josh for a couple of years, it truly was a blessing to be involved with his conferences.
My M-I-L gave me a Woman's Day magazine last week and it features a write up on the "trend" of homeschooling (secular viewpoint in favor of).
I'm going to need all the ammunition I can to convince my family that I'd like to homeschool my son in the future. I have a very opinionated family and that includes my hubby. :)
oh, i am excited crystal. Mr. and Mrs. Harris are speaking at our upcoming homeschool conference in OH (CHEO). she will be delivering this talk as a workshop and they have an amazing recording and duplication company that comes so we can purchase those oh so wonderful talks. let me know if you would like to order.
Do they has a web site?
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