Comments on: The Importance of Mothers http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2009/05/05/the-importance-of-motherhood/ Bill Muehlenberg's commentary on issues of the day... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:52:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jennifer Raynes http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2009/05/05/the-importance-of-motherhood/comment-page-1/#comment-141516 Jennifer Raynes Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:52:32 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/?p=1471#comment-141516 Re-stating the obvious is always a good thing, in my opinion; it keeps us on track and reminds us of simple truths that we often take for granted. Although everything you said here seems to be a no-brainer to Christians, motherhood IS coming under attack in our culture, thus this needs to be re-stated. I especially like the proverb you used...“The mother is a school; if she is well reared, you are sure to build a nation." As a woman who desires to be a mother one day, this statement inspires me to develop a strong Biblical worldview myself so I can pass it along to my future children. I believe that motherhood is an extremely high calling and that a dedicated, loving mother has the potential to influence the development and character of a child in a way that nothing else can. Thank you, Bill, for taking time to affirm motherhood and acknowledge the mums who are changing the world! Jennifer Raynes Re-stating the obvious is always a good thing, in my opinion; it keeps us on track and reminds us of simple truths that we often take for granted. Although everything you said here seems to be a no-brainer to Christians, motherhood IS coming under attack in our culture, thus this needs to be re-stated.

I especially like the proverb you used…“The mother is a school; if she is well reared, you are sure to build a nation.” As a woman who desires to be a mother one day, this statement inspires me to develop a strong Biblical worldview myself so I can pass it along to my future children. I believe that motherhood is an extremely high calling and that a dedicated, loving mother has the potential to influence the development and character of a child in a way that nothing else can. Thank you, Bill, for taking time to affirm motherhood and acknowledge the mums who are changing the world!

Jennifer Raynes

]]> By: Jane Byrne http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2009/05/05/the-importance-of-motherhood/comment-page-1/#comment-137482 Jane Byrne Fri, 08 May 2009 12:25:11 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/?p=1471#comment-137482 I thank my most beautiful mother "Barbara" for teaching me everything she knew! Mum you were the most amazing woman, so pro-life, so loving, so willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of your children! Mum not only did you yourself give birth to 8 gorgeous babies.... you can now boast 28 grand-children and 2 great-grandchildren! Sending my love to you (I know you are with the Lord!) Happy Mother's Day! Thank-you for leaving me with "The most wonderful gift of the Faith!" x Jane Byrne I thank my most beautiful mother “Barbara” for teaching me everything she knew! Mum you were the most amazing woman, so pro-life, so loving, so willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of your children! Mum not only did you yourself give birth to 8 gorgeous babies…. you can now boast 28 grand-children and 2 great-grandchildren! Sending my love to you (I know you are with the Lord!) Happy Mother’s Day! Thank-you for leaving me with “The most wonderful gift of the Faith!”
x Jane Byrne

]]> By: wayne pelling http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2009/05/05/the-importance-of-motherhood/comment-page-1/#comment-137132 wayne pelling Wed, 06 May 2009 07:04:12 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/?p=1471#comment-137132 My Mum and Dad extended the gift of hospitality to many people - a lot from SE Asia, Christians and non-Christians. Christmases were interesting. From 1967 with about 10 people they grew to 50 to 80 over the years. Besides tradtional fare there was rice, chicken curries and spring rolls. When we sold their house, my brother and I followed their wishes and the furniture was placed in 2 houses for homeless people. Both are now in That Better place, but I know that because of their practice of hospitality - and many other works done quietly - they helped write Eternity on people's hearts. Wayne Pelling My Mum and Dad extended the gift of hospitality to many people – a lot from SE Asia, Christians and non-Christians. Christmases were interesting. From 1967 with about 10 people they grew to 50 to 80 over the years. Besides tradtional fare there was rice, chicken curries and spring rolls.
When we sold their house, my brother and I followed their wishes and the furniture was placed in 2 houses for homeless people. Both are now in That Better place, but I know that because of their practice of hospitality – and many other works done quietly – they helped write Eternity on people’s hearts.
Wayne Pelling

]]> By: Dunstan Hartley http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2009/05/05/the-importance-of-motherhood/comment-page-1/#comment-137130 Dunstan Hartley Wed, 06 May 2009 06:48:09 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/?p=1471#comment-137130 The human race could not function without them. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude. Congratulations to all mums for having the courage and foresight to put their families before anything else. Happy Mothers' Day. Dunstan Hartley The human race could not function without them.
We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude.
Congratulations to all mums for having the courage and foresight to put their families before anything else.
Happy Mothers’ Day.
Dunstan Hartley

]]> By: Judith Bond http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/2009/05/05/the-importance-of-motherhood/comment-page-1/#comment-137105 Judith Bond Wed, 06 May 2009 03:23:44 +0000 http://www.billmuehlenberg.com/?p=1471#comment-137105 Mothers, you are a gift from God. You are the 'glue' that keeps families together. Mums, you have the toughest and most important job that requires 24/7 with no overtime pay. Mums, your example is caught as well as taught. Happy Mothers Day to all Mums and to my dear Mother too. Judith Bond Mothers, you are a gift from God.

You are the ‘glue’ that keeps families together.

Mums, you have the toughest and most important job that requires 24/7 with no overtime pay.

Mums, your example is caught as well as taught.

Happy Mothers Day to all Mums and to my dear Mother too.

Judith Bond

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