For a Christian woman, motherhood is the subtle art of building a house in grace: "The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands" (Prov. 14:1).

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The Seventh Book in the Family Series

Each day's work is significant, for it contributes toward the long-term plan. Each nail helps a house stand in a storm. But motherhood isn't a simple formula. Building a home—childbirth, education, discipline—requires holy joy and a love of beauty. The mother who fears …

For a Christian woman, motherhood is the subtle art of building a house in grace: "The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands" (Prov. 14:1).

Look Inside the Book or Listen on Canon+

The Seventh Book in the Family Series

Each day's work is significant, for it contributes toward the long-term plan. Each nail helps a house stand in a storm. But motherhood isn't a simple formula. Building a home—childbirth, education, discipline—requires holy joy and a love of beauty. The mother who fears God does not fear the future. This book is part of the Canon Press series of books on the family, which has helped many people trying to deal with the everyday messes that come with sinners trying to live under the same roof.

This book on motherhood by pastor's wife Nancy Wilson covers everything from pregnancy to house rules to education to the differences between raising sons and daughters. Motherhood is a difficult calling, but the Bible has many things to say about how it can be an opportunity for service and love and growth in Christian joy.

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What People Are Saying:

"This book Praise Her in the Gates was phenomenal. It brought me back to the basics of my calling as a Christian mother. It talked about things I already knew in a way that made them seem fresh. It also taught me elements of being a wife and making a home that I had never even considered. This book is excellent as well as an easy read." -Catherine

"I love this book and need it's wisdom again and again! I have read it once, and I'm reading it again." -Cassie

"What an amazing book!! Such a great encouragement and overall look at the importance of being a mother!" -Rachel

"I love this book on parenting. It challenged me in so many areas." -Christine

Nancy Wilson has been a pastor's wife and homemaker in Moscow, Idaho for more than thirty years. She is the author of a number of books including True Companion, Building Her House, The Fruit of Her Hands, and Praise Her in the Gates , and a regular contributor to feminagirls.com. She and her husband Douglas have three children and seventeen grandchildren, which makes for some crazy Sabbath dinners. …

Nancy Wilson has been a pastor's wife and homemaker in Moscow, Idaho for more than thirty years. She is the author of a number of books including True Companion, Building Her House, The Fruit of Her Hands, and Praise Her in the Gates , and a regular contributor to feminagirls.com. She and her husband Douglas have three children and seventeen grandchildren, which makes for some crazy Sabbath dinners.

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AUTHOR: Nancy Wilson

PAGE COUNT: 110 pages

SIZE: 5.50x8.50

BINDING: Paperback

ISBN 10: 1885767706

ISBN-13: 9781885767707

PUB. DATE: June 20, 2000