Home: A place of unlimited opportunity and potential
I loved this spot-on post by Carmon (though I have to admit I'm still a library lover!):Ladies, let's never underestimate or minimize the power, potential, possibilities, and importance of home. Let us make a bold statement to the world of the beauty of Christ in our lives and our families as we seek to recapture the nobility of home.As we talk about what it means to be a "keeper at home," those promoting egalitarianism sometimes use hyperbole, claiming this view of biblical womanhood means imprisoning women in their domiciles, chained to their appliances. I have never met a "Titus 2" woman who would agree with this parody or who fits that stereotype. Rather, being home-centered opens up countless opportunities for ministry and creativity.
I am constantly amazed at the opportunities God gives us to reach out to others from our homes. These opportunities are as varied as the family circumstances of Christian women. Age and number of children, husband's career, health and energy, personality and interests, family goals, and other variables will determine what each woman can and does accomplish. If she is married and blessed with children, a Christian woman who cares for her family to the glory of God is performing a vital mission. Within that sphere, our sovereign God can extend her family's influence in ways she might never anticipate if she tries to determine her life's path based on "what ifs."
posted by Crystal Paine at 9:13 AM
6 Comments:
Crystal,
It's so easy to forget that home IS a place of "unlimited opportunity." When I wrote to you last time, (as the "J" in "Recapturing the Nobility of Home" post!), I didn't really see how the home could be such an exciting place of ministry. Over the months, though, I've come to see the joys and immense possibilities of truly being "home-centered." Thanks for being a part of that learning process for me!
Amen! Well said! ;-)
I love libraries, I find tons of helpful and Biblical things there. I think that there are many more soapboxes and ministries we should be called to rally against.
Amen!
People who *won't* see the opportunities in being home are simply missing out on a very good thing. ;)
I just went over and posted on Carmon's blog that there's a new library opening very close by to where I live and that I can't wait for it to open. :)
I'm fairly new to your blog and I don't think I've ever posted. I think I'm older than many of you (being in my mid 40's) but I love to read blogs that promote being a keeper at home and that's why I enjoy your posts.
Joanna :)
Every so often I feel blah at home then I read this post and remember my job is to be a keeper at home.
I am glad you are still a lover of libraries.Actually I find borrowing from libraries being frugal.
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