I'm On A Quest...Please Help!!
A dear neighbor and I were talking yesterday about the privilege of being homemakers and the blessing of having husbands that enthusiastically support our efforts at home. Also, how society in general does little to encourage women who have chosen mothering and homemaking as their full-time career. My friend expressed an interest in pursuing further study on the spiritual / Biblical growth of women in such a position. Although I've read some great books on the topic in the past, I haven't perused the bookshelves recently to see what is available. I know one book that seems to be popular in the bookstores right now is; Captivating, by John & Stasi Eldredge. Although I have not personally read their books (also Wild At Heart), I know several people who have enjoyed the Eldredge's writings. I actually ordered Captivating to explore whether this book would work for our study, but now have concerns after doing a little research and reading the following reviews: Read here and here. So, although I have my own "favorites" list, I would love to hear from you any input on what you consider the very best book for encouraging women in their role as: believer, wife, mother, friend...all from a strong / solid Biblical world view. (Preferably using alot of scripture throughout the book-or a Bible study that focuses on women) Thanks so much!! Blessings, Diane
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I have been looking for books on the same topic. I just had my first child in February and after 7 years of college and 2 degrees decided to stay home with her. Everyone treats me like I'm nuts. Any books you find would be a huge help.
Hi Diane,
Well, I am branching out and trying this new fangled Blogspot comment thingy! :-) I have not read the new Eldridge book for women... but I would be interested also to know what it says!
Love, "Bee"
O.K. Diane... this is an experiment....
P.S. I read the book reviews... I see what you mean there!
Hi Diane,
I can't think of a book off the top of my head, but I'll see what I can come up with. I remember enjoying Cynthia Heald's studies (published by NavPress) as being very solid. She has several out by now.
I read Captivating at the same time Katie did and I was not impressed. I agree wholeheartedly with your reviewers.
Hugs!
The Beth Moore studies are good. We did her Breaking Free study in the spring and it was fabulous! More to do with the roles of women are Crative Counterpart by Linda Dillow and A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George. Hope this helps!
Oops! I meant Creative, not Crative...:-)
Here is a link to the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood's book store. I selected just books for women and there are a lot there that are by great authors these are books that you can get at lots of places but at least they have made a list of books for you to look at that all deal with being the woman God wants us to be.
http://www.cbmw.org/cgi-bin/store?cat|Women
Hope that helps!!
A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George is one I know of that I think would fit your requests.
Just now finding your question... :)
My personal favorite book on this topic would be Created to Be His Helpmeet, by Debi Pearl.
To give you an idea of the topics, here are a sampling of some of sections:
A Merry Heart
A Thankful Spirit
The Gift of Wisdom
To Love Their Husbands
To Love Their Children
To Be Discreet
Chaste
Keepers At Home
Good
Obedient to Their Own Husbands
To Obey or Not to Obey
It's as good as it sounds.
Let me know if you have further questions!
~Stacy
ps- I read the Captivating book, too.. (curious as to all the hype) and was personally not impressed.
~Stacy
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