I have collected a few wonderful statements regarding the home
which inspire me in this awesome mission of developing homes into ministry centers for the glory of God.

A Woman’s Mission

There are few terms in the language around which cluster so many blissful associations as that delight of every…heart, the word “home.” The place of love, the nursery of virtue, the garden of enjoyment, the temple of concord, the circle of all tender relationships, the playground of childhood, the dwelling of manhood, the retreat of age; where health loves to enjoy its pleasures, wealth revels in its luxuries, and poverty bears its rigors; where sickness can best endure its pains and dissolving nature expire; which throws its spell over those who are within its charmed circle and even sends its attractions across oceans and continents, dr4awing to itself the thoughts and wishes of the man who wanders from it to the for corners of the earth – this home, seet home is the sphere of wedded woman’s mission.

Free Grace Broadaster summer 2006 issue
From Female Piety reprinted by Soli Deo Gloria
Written by John Angell James (1785-1859)

The Happiest Spot on Earth

The Christian home should be the happiest spot on earth, not only to the “grown ups” but to every member of the family. Let us see that we make it so even to the youngest. Never mind if they do make a noise and tumble the house about with their innocent games, and shout choruses when some of us older ones are trying to write articles in the next room. Thousands upon thousands of young people have gone to utter destruction for the reason that having cold, dull, stiff firesides at home they sought amusement elsewhere. How many sad parents today would give the world to hear the noisy steps of long-absent children. They would not mind how much the house was turned upside down, nor how dirty the carpets became, if only they could hear once more the cheery voice and feel the clinging arms about their necks and the warm cheeks laid upon theirs! So let us keep them at home by making home the very loveliest place on earth to them, thae place of all others where god is honored, and where the whole atmosphere is filled with love and joy and peace.

From Versus of Virtue from Vision Forum
Written by Reader Harris

A Christian Home

O give us homes built firm upon the Savior,
Where Christ is Head and Counselor and Guide;
Where every child is taught His love and favor
And gives his heart to Christ, the crucified:
How sweet to know that though his footsteps waver
His faithful Lord is salking by his side!

O give us homes with Godly fathers, mothers,
Who always place their hope and trust in HIm:
Whose tender patience turmoil never bothers,
Whose calm and courage trouble cannot dim;
A home where each finds joy in serving others,
And love still shines, tho’ days be dark and grim.

O Lord, our God, our homes are Thine forever!
We trust to Thee their problems, toil, and care;
Their bonds of love no enemy can sever
If Thou are always Lord and Master there:
Be Thou the center of our least endeavor –
Be Thou our Guest, our hearts and home to share.

From Versus of Virtue from Vision Forum
Written by Barbara B. Hart

Posted by Chris Hogan on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 15:56 PM