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The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman

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Nancy Wilson is a pastor's wife and homemaker in Moscow, Idaho. She also teaches literature at Logos School - the premier classical Christian private school in America.

This is a collection of her columns for women in Credenda/Agenda - a Reformed, classical Christian magazine. She touches on the themes of respect, contentment, homemaking, and lovemaking in a very straight-forward manner. She is a favorite of Reformed women and conservative Christian home schoolers.

The overall message is that of respecting one's husband as one ought, instead of focusing on his problems and shortcomings. She comes from a very conservative Christian perspective, taking the Bible as the literal Word of God and Rule of Life. If these things offend you, don't bother with this book. If these are things you agree with, this book will challenge you in areas of your marriage you never even thought about.

I loved this book, although I must admit it convicted me that I need to concentrate more on my own behavior, rather than my husband's.

This was one of the best books I've ever read!!! Why?
It's resonably priced, short, easy to read, she's honest, practical, doesn't assume people are further than they are, basic, gets straight to the point(sin), and yes she made me cry (and I'm a rock)- I was totally convicted.

As a young christian wife I found this book to be very helpful. I have recommended this book to everyone I know: Single, engaged , married, widowed, raising daughters, discipling women, etc. I have also now read other books by both she and her husband as they do an excellent job on the topic of family life. (Douglas Wilson does a good job of "getting on" husbands in couple of different books!!!)

Other reviewers "felt we should already know" some of the things she writes about, and I say that may be true, but we sure don't practice them; and it is good to have a reminder every once in a while ( and older women are commanded to teach these very things in Titus 2:3-5, and not to just "give inspiration"). (There is nothing wrong with insiration.)

Another reviewer seemed to find her sexual language too graphic, but I've read some fairly graphic scriptures. I did not feel as though she demeaned me in any way or turned me in to a boy toy, but I guess her language is just too plain for some.

I did not find any of what she said to be unbiblical(although not inspired or infallible), nor did I find her to strech any scriptures. She is honest and speaks from the heart of her personal experience which is okay for Christians to do.
I can bear with some speaking Truthful(Biblical) experience using only a little scripture rather than someone using alot of scripture and stretching it to fit their own contextual needs. The Lord does indeed give us life experience and testimonies that they may be shared to edify other believers.

She was not manipulative, nor did she use cheap means to try and make one to feel guilty, she simply spoke the Truth in love and boy was I convicted. She also gave a practical tip for repenting before your husband that really works and allows you to keep alittle pride. :)

I find it so hard to believe that someone could actually not like this book. I've read some good books (The Excellent Wife), and some aweful books (Me?Obey him?), but this is my favorite!

This book is worth a try.

This book has made a huge impact in our church! As I passed this book along to every bride to be and struggling wife, their attitude changed to be more Christ like. Nancy Wilson does a fantastic job of clearly showing how our lives, and our choices, should model our saviours. She is susinct and to the point. Never has such a small book impacted my heart so much!

I read this in a ladies Bible study I attended, and I would highly recommend it for single and dating women as well. As a single woman, it gave me a picture of what I want to be as a godly wife someday, things that I can start working on now.

But it also gave me a picture of the kind of man I want to marry while I'm still choosing a husband. I want a man who will step up and be the leader that God calls him to be, not only in marriage, but in a dating/engagement relationship too. Now I understand what that looks like and can be more discerning.

Nancy did an excellent job of illustrating what submission does and doesn't look like. Contrary to the smart remarks of a previous reviewer, submission doesn't mean taking beatings and popping out children.It doesn't mean being a doormat or a slave. A submissive wife isn't the same as a controlled wife. Godly submission is out of love and respect, and obedience to God. Control is submitting out of fear, which is definitely not godly.

It means helping your husband to be his best, making him look good in front of others, considering his feelings and his desires for things, asking what he wants and doing your best to fulfill his wishes. It's a blessing and a protection, not a curse or a statement of inequality.

It's a wonderful book and I would recommend to any woman of dating or marriageable age.

This book was first referred to me through a women's small group that I attended but it was hard to find. It wasn't until pre-marital counseling that I was actually handed the book by my pastor and asked to read it. It provides a clear biblical view of the wife's role in marriage minus the distortion that today's world so often presents us with. It is an encouragement to all (though not without conviction!) & I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is the least bit interested, whether recently engaged or married for many years. There is also a companion book of sorts available for men written by her husband, Douglas Wilson, entitled "Reforming Marriage".

This book is a very direct approach that lays God's commands to wives on the line. Your toes will be stepped on, and you will be challenged...but that's how we grow. Understanding the truths pointed out in this book will change your marriage, family, and your life!

This book rocked my world! I wept through the chapter on "Respect" and I will never be the same. The section on "Respect and Finances" opened my eyes and allowed me to hear the clear calling of God concerning women as keepers of the home. If you are wanting to hear a new Word from the Lord, then this is a must read. It changed my life!!!

I read this book about a year into my marriage and it truly convicted me! She tells it like it is, no sugar coating the woman's role in a marriage. My husband also read the Federal Husband and it has really helped to shape our marriage. I HIGHLY recommend it!

I first read this book over five years ago. I had just become a Christian and it was recommended on a website I was visiting. I had not been brought up in a Christian home and has no idea what being a godly woman or wife was all about. I had prayed for a long time that God would show me and show me He did. This book was amazing! Mrs. Wilson writes with a warmth that makes you feel as if you are sitting across the table sharing a cup of tea with a close friend. While her words are convicting and challenging and will make you really think and realize the great need you have of God's grace in your role as a wife, you will also find it to be a book compassionatly written. Married to an unbeliever? This book addresses it and gives wise, godly counsel. This book forever changed my marriage from the first day I read it and I still get something new out of it each time I re-read it. If you can only buy one book on a Christian marriage buy this one! Don't let all the hype over some newer ones get to you, I read many books that speak to my role as a Christian wife and none have ever surpassed or even come a close second to this amazing work!

Its about time someone stood up and told Christian women what being married to a Christian man ought to look like. It is a life of service, hard work, piety, and submission. There are a lot of books written by Christian women out there about marriage that are just weak coffee. Nancy Wilson is not afraid of offending anyone. She tells the hard truth. My husband thought I would just feel guilty after reading this book because Nancy pulls no punches. However, I was totally inspired to work harder in my home and to love my husband even more. I read this book a few months ago,so I can't go into content. I just want to highly recommend this book to any and all Christian women out there who want strong content and biblical reasoning in their lives.