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Proverbs 31:10 – The Scriptural Wisdom on What Makes a Woman a Good Wife and Mother

This article is a sermon on Proverbs 31:10, about what makes a woman a good wife and mother.

The First Duty of Fatherhood

This article spells out clearly that the first duty of a father is to provide for and protect the mother of his children. For an encouragement for mothers and fathers, read this article.

How God Uses a Family and a Home A Tribute to Edith Schaeffer (1914-2013)

This article is a biography of Edith Schaeffer. The author looks at her life with a special focus on how she displayed the character of a Christian wife, mother, and woman.

The Christian, just like any other person, is faced with many choices—choices for life's direction, a life partner in marriage, ways of parenthood, and life in marriage and child rearing. How does a Christian woman and mother decide in all these? This article shows that the answer lies in having wisdom.

Honor Your Mother: Live Long and Prosper

This article looks at the fifth commandment, showing what it means to honour your mother. Looking at Deuteronomy 5:16, the author discusses the meaning, basis, and expression of honour.

In the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord (2)

Ephesians 6:4 lays the foundation to Christian parenting. Exploring this text, the author of this article shows that the foundation to parenting lies in the guidance of the Lord Jesus Christ. He determines the extend of parenting and the obedience of children. This article discusses the respective roles of the father and mother.

In the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord (1)

A Mother Looks at the Sabbath Observance

Sunday can be a very busy day for a Christian mother. For mothers, Sundays still involve their daily work. This article gives some practical ways in which mothers can prepare for the Sabbath. How parents organise themselves around this day has a bearing on their children.

Ministers and (Their) Mothers (2)

Motherhood is a good analogy for the work of the minister. They are great principles for the ministry embedded in the role of the mother. The author discusses this concept by looking at 1 Thessalonians 2:7.

Ministers and (Their) Mothers (1)

The Mission of a Mother

Looking at Galatians 4:26 and Psalm 87, this article draws the metaphor of the church as a mother. The author looks at this metaphor of motherhood in the context of church history, as well in relation to mission work.

The Mother of God's Children

The mother of God’s children, the bride of Christ, is the church. This church is also described as the new Jerusalem in Revelation.

Forgive Me Lord, I am a Martha

This article is written by a wife and mother trying to view her work in the right perspective.

Covenant Responsibilities For the Mother of Young Children

In this article about the covenant responsibilities of the woman, her task is seen as mother, in the upbringing of children, as an example to her children. In the woman's task as homemaker, something like the place of television is also discussed.

Mother Church

This article is about what it means that the church is a mother: caring and loving. The author looks at Isaiah 66:7-11.

Christian Women and Education: Wise Helpmeets, Able Mothers

This article is about the importance of study and education for the (future) wife and mother.

What Is Home without a Mother?

This article underlines the importance of the role of the mother in the home.

Reflections on an Eschatology of Motherhood

No one—not even our own mother—should come between us and our love for Jesus Christ. This article discusses how Christians should view motherhood in light of the kingdom of God.

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