The Christian Homemaker’s Handbook (Pat Ennis, Dorothy Patterson)

Description Product Details The Christian Homemaker’s Handbook This one-stop reference tool gives you tips and training on everything from meal planning to interior decorating, biblical womanhood to budgeting, so that you can become a holistic homemaker! It features practical teaching from Scripture, instructions for do-it-yourself projects, application questions, helpful resources, a comprehensive index, and more. With nearly 50 years of marriage experience, 30 years of college-level home economics instruction, and a commitment to biblical womanhood, the editors of The Christian Homemaker’s Handbook have compiled the comprehensive manual for today’s woman and her home. Endorsements “The number one question Christian women are asking today is, ‘where are the older women?’ Singles, wives, and moms want to know God’s plan for them and are looking for help with how to live it out. Here, in one priceless volume, is instruction from the Bible and practical guidance from women who know how to make God’s teachings a daily reality. From time and life management skills, to building better relationships and much more, every chapter points women toward honoring and pleasing God while blessing others.” -— Elizabeth George, Jim & Elizabeth George Ministries “Characterized by distinctive, if not counter-cultural, ideas for our 21st century world, readers will discover in this new resource a most interesting collection of thoughtful essays on the important subjects of home and hospitality, as well as spiritual and personal health. The contributions found in this volume will be helpful for individuals, groups, and churches. This Handbook will be one that many will want to keep on hand.” -— David and Lanese Dockery, President and First Lady, Union University About the Authors Pat Ennis (EdD, Northern Arizona University) is the distinguished professor and director of homemaking programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She previously served as the establishing chair of the Home Economics/Family and Consumer Science Department at the Master’s College. She has authored or coauthored several books, resides in Burleson, Texas, and blogs at theEverydayHomemaker.com. Dorothy Kelley Patterson (DTheol, University of South Africa) is professor of theology in women’s studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She is an active homemaker, a frequent speaker and Bible teacher at women’s conferences, and a mother and grandmother. The Contents Foreword by W. Mark Lanier Introduction: Why do we Need to Recover Biblical Patterns for Homemaking? One: God’s Design for the Home Two: God’s View of the Sanctity of Life Three: Foundations for Parenting Four: Practical Aspects of Establishing a Home Five: Planning and Preparing Healthy Meals Six: Making Wise Clothing Decisions