February meeting
Kim Brenneman has divided Large Family Logistics into two sections. The first section is philosophical, while the second section is the “nitty-gritty particulars of how to keep the home.” We will be working through topics in both sections during the meetings.
This week we will look at Chapter 1, 2, 3 and 18. If you don’t have the book, below is a synopsis of each chapter, along with questions to think about and discuss.
Chapter 1: The Wise Woman.
In this chapter, Brenneman uses Proverbs 31:10-31 to present the Excellent Wife as “a clear model of the characteristics that make up a faithful homekeeper.”
Does this Biblical example make you cringe? Or do you embrace this Excellent Wife and how she manages her household?
Chapter 2: Goals
In this chapter, Brenneman writes,” setting clearly-defined goals is an important part of faithful stewardship. It helps us to know what to deliberately aim for, rather than haphazardly reacting to our circumstances. Without a vision, chaos ensues (Proverbs 29:18).”She encourages wives to set time aside with their husbands and discuss goals in such areas as: Personal, Family, Spiritual, Home, Community Outreach, Educational, Physical, Recreational and Financial. Brenneman further illustrates steps in achieving two goals: Exercise and Hospitality.
Do you spend time regularly meeting with your husband on your family’s goals and vision? If you have time this week, meet with your husband to discuss your family’s goals and vision. If you are willing, plan to share any specific goals you may have set with the group. If you have an Exercise goal, share how you plan to achieve that goal. If Hospitality is one of your goals, share how you plan to hold yourself accountable to be hospitable. Maybe share a tried-and-true recipe that you go to for entertaining.
Chapter 3: Systems
In this chapter, Brenneman discusses systems we may have in our household and the need to recognize good systems and not-so good systems to help the home run smoothly.
What are some of the good systems that you have established? What are some not-so-good systems?
Chapter 18: Your Home Management Book
In this chapter, Brenneman presents a Home Management System and Book and shows how it can help you manage your new life habits.
If you have created a HMB, maybe would like to share yours with the group.
Blessings and Joy!
This week we will look at Chapter 1, 2, 3 and 18. If you don’t have the book, below is a synopsis of each chapter, along with questions to think about and discuss.
Chapter 1: The Wise Woman.
In this chapter, Brenneman uses Proverbs 31:10-31 to present the Excellent Wife as “a clear model of the characteristics that make up a faithful homekeeper.”
Does this Biblical example make you cringe? Or do you embrace this Excellent Wife and how she manages her household?
Chapter 2: Goals
In this chapter, Brenneman writes,” setting clearly-defined goals is an important part of faithful stewardship. It helps us to know what to deliberately aim for, rather than haphazardly reacting to our circumstances. Without a vision, chaos ensues (Proverbs 29:18).”She encourages wives to set time aside with their husbands and discuss goals in such areas as: Personal, Family, Spiritual, Home, Community Outreach, Educational, Physical, Recreational and Financial. Brenneman further illustrates steps in achieving two goals: Exercise and Hospitality.
Do you spend time regularly meeting with your husband on your family’s goals and vision? If you have time this week, meet with your husband to discuss your family’s goals and vision. If you are willing, plan to share any specific goals you may have set with the group. If you have an Exercise goal, share how you plan to achieve that goal. If Hospitality is one of your goals, share how you plan to hold yourself accountable to be hospitable. Maybe share a tried-and-true recipe that you go to for entertaining.
Chapter 3: Systems
In this chapter, Brenneman discusses systems we may have in our household and the need to recognize good systems and not-so good systems to help the home run smoothly.
What are some of the good systems that you have established? What are some not-so-good systems?
Chapter 18: Your Home Management Book
In this chapter, Brenneman presents a Home Management System and Book and shows how it can help you manage your new life habits.
If you have created a HMB, maybe would like to share yours with the group.
Blessings and Joy!
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