The Family [Hardcover]

J. R. Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2009

Formerly published under the title Home-Making, The Family is an uncompromising vision statement for the domestic bliss and cultural dominion of the Christian family. The message of The Family is powerful: ''Sisters, Brothers, Husbands, Wives -- home life is meant to be beautiful, ennobling, and victorious!'' God intends for each person -- from parent to child -- to play a role in family life, the ultimate goal of which is the transformation of the individual, the home, and the society for the glory of God.

Miller writes truth that we need to hear, but are usually afraid to say. He carefully addresses each member of the family, managing to find the perfect balance between inspiration and exhortation.

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About the Author

James Russell Miller (March 20, 1840 -- July 2, 1912) was a popular Christian author, Editorial Superintendent of the Presbyterian Board of Publication, and pastor of several churches in Pennsylvania and Illinois.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Vision Forum (April 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934554383
• ISBN-13: 978-1934554388
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #804,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Heavenly "House Plans" I've been looking for!!!!!, January 19, 2009

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Melanie (Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Family (Hardcover)

J. R. Miller beautifully outlines and describes what a Christian family and home are so that all who read his masterpiece can begin to see what it is they are building, without building amiss.

He addresses the roles of each aspect of the family and home, the importance of a youth-filled heart, what kind of home speaks of the Savior's presence being there, the importance of humility, daily spiritual nurturing, prayer, consecrated devotion to one another, virtue, and other uplifting activities of a righteous home.

This book is great for any one who wants to tenderly and patiently create a family they can present back to God. Today the vision for this is incredibly needed. Thank heavens Miller can draw us from our present, out-of-tune world and back into his day where we view his clear understanding of the grand investment our families are meant to be. This book is symphony music!

I recommend reading this book along with The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute, I Don't Have to Make Everything All Better (a book on validation) by Gary and Joy Lundberg, Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World by Glenn and Nelson, and Raising Maidens of Virtue by Stacy McDonald.

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book, October 25, 2011

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This review is from: The Family (Hardcover)

One of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. Our whole family enjoyed it. A must read for to be married couples!