I just finished reading Philemon in my study Bible. The study notes reminded that Paul sent greetings to/from those who hosted the early Christian church in their homes, like Philemon. And this made me think of my Mom, "the hostess with this mostest".
My Mom was a homemaker. She influenced me greatly. She hosted church prayer meetings in our home, and joked that she was "the hostess with the mostest".
She influenced me greatly. She taught skills like cooking and cleaning and caring for others. She served Dad and US breakfast, lunch and dinner. She helped us be ready. She lived her values as a Christian. She was a HOMEmaker.
As the American family disintegrates, as the call goes out for workers to work, as houses and apartments and huts are no longer homes, I feel compelled to give a shout out to the homemakers.
So, in memory of my Mom, I shout
HOMEMAKERS ARE IMPORTANT!
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skatyg ago
If you get a chance to listen to Dr Laura on 111 Triumph on sirius/XM 2-5pm CST, she is an advocate of stay at home moms. Take a look at most of the adults who grew up in daycare and you'll clearly see the effect of the absence of a mother in the home.