Book Review:
Nehemiah, Rebuilt and Rebuilding, Kathleen Bushwell Nielson (P&R, 2011) There are so many things that I love about this Bible study. As fabulous as the content is, I first have to talk about the construction of the book. For those…
Category The Housewife Theologian
The Waiting Room
As a mom I have developed a new fondness for the waiting room. My whole perspective has changed. I’ve come to look at these little treasures as a special place where I am not allowed to do anything—except for one…
Reading Reflection:
The Meaning of Marriage, Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller (Dutton, 2011) I thought I would share another reflection on this wonderful book. My husband, Matt, and I are faithfully plodding through it together on the weekends. We love it so…
Finding Our Strength
I think we spend much wasted time trying to protect the identity of our weaknesses—even from our own selves. I’m not suggesting that we wear them on our sleeve, unloading on every person who asks us how we’re doing. But…
Reading Reflection:
An Exposition of Hebrews, Arthur W. Pink (Baker, 20th printing, 2004) The book of Hebrews is chocked full of Old Testament passages interpreted in light of Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and ascension. In Hebrews 2:3, we see a quote from…
Teenage Wasteland
After writing my last article on what a successful teen looks like, I’ve been praying for my children more specifically as they approach their teen years. Honestly, as a parent I have been pretty afraid of these years. My oldest,…
Reading Reflection:
The Meaning of Marriage, Timothy Keller, with Kathy Keller (Dutton, 2011) My husband and I are reading through this wonderful book together. It is filled with so much truth and wisdom. For Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share an excerpt…
Successful Teens
I don’t know about you, but after church my family is always starving. So today, as I was flipping grilled cheeses, the rest of the clan was sneaking food behind my back. Meanwhile, my six-year-old son, Haydn, asked, “Mom, why…
Reading Reflection:
Friends and Lovers, Joel Beeke (CruciformPress, 2012) First thing: The whole time I was reading this short little book, I had the ‘80’s song ringing through my head. These are the dorky distractions that plague my mind on a regular…
Book Review:
Prayers of the Bible, Susan Hunt (P&R, 2011) Prayers of the Bible, Leader’s Guide, Susan Hunt (P&R, 2011) Do you feel near to God when you pray, or are you just shooting down the list? How do you pray for…