Quote of the Week ~ Oct. 29, 2011

Jennifer McBride | October 29, 2011

“O dear mothers, you have a very sacred trust reposed in you by God! He hath in effect said to you, “Take this child and nurse it for Me, and I will give thee thy wages.” You are called to equip the future man of God, that he may be thoroughly furnished unto every good [...]

What does “Virtuous” really mean? (Excerpt from the Introduction to “Queen of the Home”)

Jennifer McBride | October 28, 2011

(From the introduction to Queen of the Home)
Scripture declares the truth; it is through the saving work of Christ and in a life lived according to the standard set forth in God’s Holy Word that a woman is most honored and elevated to a position like no other on earth. She is given great respect, mighty [...]

The Content Pillar—A Post for Daughters

Jennifer McBride | October 24, 2011

(Note: This is an article I would love to have included in Queen of the Home!)
By Breezy Brookshire

 Contentment is one of the priceless virtues a woman must cultivate. As daughters preparing to be homemakers, we eagerly await the time when we can be in our own homes, and it is crucial to develop contentment right [...]

Ouch… a Painful Look in the Mirror

Jennifer McBride | October 24, 2011

A convicting read over at Raising Homemakers:
What is my own attitude telling them that I really believe at this moment? That my Jesus isn’t big enough to calm the storm in my own heart, to empower me with self-control to hold my tongue and watch my temper? That being interrupted to have to train and discipline is [...]

Quote of the Week ~ Oct. 21, 2011

Jennifer McBride | October 21, 2011

“‎As He is, so are we also in this world.” You must take the manger, or you shall never take the throne; you must have the cross, or you shall never wear the crown; you must be despised and rejected, or you shall never be accepted and crowned; you must wade through the mire, or [...]

Quotes on the Nobility of the Home

Jennifer McBride | October 20, 2011

If you would like a peek at a bit of what is included in  Queen of the Home  be sure to visit our “Quotes on the Nobility of the Home” category!

The Difference Between Obstinacy And Firmness

Jennifer McBride | October 19, 2011

The Difference Between Obstinacy And Firmness
To stand by error, and the truth refuse;
To close the eyes against unwelcome light;
The crooked paths, through prejudice, to choose;
For one’s own will, and thoughts, and ways to fight;
To fear to have the sleeping conscience stirred,
By letting in truth’s quick and searching ray;
When ignorance to knowledge is preferred,
And dull obscurity [...]

Special Introductory Price on “Queen of the Home”

Jennifer McBride | October 19, 2011

 Queen of the Home  is on sale at Vision Forum for the special introductory price of $15.00 until Oct. 22!

Couple married 72 years die holding hands

Jennifer McBride | October 19, 2011

A beautiful testimony of faithfulness and devotion:
It was really strange, they were holding hands, and dad stopped breathing but I couldn’t figure out what was going on because the heart monitor was still going,” said Dennis Yeager. “But we were like, he isn’t breathing. How does he still have a heart beat? The nurse checked and [...]

Announcing Queen of the Home!!

Jennifer McBride | October 10, 2011

I am thrilled to announce the completion of a book project spanning the past four years! Queen of the Home: Essays, Poetry and Quotes on the Honor, Power and Nobility of Biblical Womanhood is now available from Vision Forum!
In past generations, the role of wife and mother was viewed as a sacred calling. The committed [...]