FRUITFUL VINE PB

'Today, the injunction to be 'keeper at home' is largely ignored by the church, or disobedience is often justified on the basis of need. Sadly many times it is materialism that is at the heart of this decision. These truths must be recovered to the church so that the Word of God is not blasphemed. Brother Henderson celebrates biblical womanhood afresh and offers practical help for all those who want to lay hold of God's best'. Mike Attwood The Fruitful Vine contains six sections. The first, The Martial Union, supplied the biblical foundation for the remainder of the book: Why was marriage instituted, and what was God's best plan for marriage? The chapter 'To Marry or Not?' offers guidance and encouragement to unmarried women, both those called to 'singleness' and those 'maids in waiting'. The following three sections pertain to the natural roles a married woman will find the most joy in fulfilling - namely, being a companion to her husband, bearing and nurturing children, and keeping an ordered home. The fifth section, The Autumn Years, provides counsel to the 'empty-nesters' and encouragement for widows. The final section provides a character sketch of a spiritually-minded woman and the types of ministry she may engage in. Through Scripture, God has revealed both what He finds beautiful in a woman and what He expects of her.