Praise Her in the Gates: The Calling of Christian Motherhood

“Give her the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.” (Proverbs 31:31)

For a Christian woman, motherhood is the subtle art of building a house in grace: “The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands” (Prov. 14:1). Each day’s work is significant, for it contributes toward the long-term plan. Each nail helps a house stand in a storm. But motherhood isn’t a simple formula. Building a home childbirth, education, discipline requires holy joy and a love of beauty. The mother who fears God does not fear the future.

This book is part of the Canon Press series of books on the family, which has helped many people trying to deal with the on the ground messes that come with sinners trying to live under the same roof. This book on motherhood by pastor’s wife Nancy Wilson covers everything from pregnancy to house rules to education to the differences between raising sons and daughters. Motherhood is a difficult calling, but the Bible has many things to say about how it can be an opportunity for service and love and growth in Christian joy.