Darlene Schacht, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Blogger at Time-Warp Wife has released her new eBook “The Good Wife’s Guide – Embracing Your Role as a Help Meet“. When Darlene offered bloggers a chance to review her book, I jumped at the opportunity and I wasn’t disappointed… I love, Love, LOVE this book.
To be honest, I long fought against the idea of being a submissive wife. It took several months (and some very helpful blogs) for God to work in my heart – to reveal just how important my role as my husband’s helper was. I’d have to say, the original wife’s handbook is indeed the Bible and Darlene does not disagree. In The Good Wife’s Guide, Darlene has used scripture to inspire women to joyfully serve as wives, mothers and keepers of our homes. She writes from her own experience – and 23 years as a wife is a LOT of experience :).
If you are a wife, mother, young bride or looking to get married, this book will give you a wealth of information on:
- Setting priorities – Faith first & Family second.
- Planning ahead and getting things done early.
- Welcoming your husband when he comes home from work.
- Making small sacrifices for your family with a willing heart.
- Biblical submission.
- Being faithful stewards of our time & possessions.
- Handling conflict in marriage.
- Keeping our home clean and organized.
And here are some quotes from the book that struck home:
“Everything that I present to my family is a reflection of my heart. I can either show them that I value them by giving of myself with joy, or I can do it begrudgingly because it’s something that has to be done.”
“Busy children trump an immaculate house any day of the week… Things can be replaced, but nothing can replace the feeling of “home” that one gets when a house is bustling with children.”
“Submission doesn’t mean that we’re weak-minded, feeble, or frail. It means that we’re empowered by choice, and that we’re dedicated to esteeming others higher than ourselves.”
I intended to read this book over a period of 3 days… but I was so engrossed, I finished it in 2 hours while my sons were napping today! The eBook is filled to the brim with biblical wisdom – and practical tips to make them work in our daily lives. I have highlighted several passages in the book that I will be revisiting – just to remind myself of my primary ministry as a help meet & keeper of my home.
Click here for more details on The Good Wife’s Guide. And while you are at it, visit a while at Time-Warp Wife – it is a treasure trove of resources for the Christian woman, wife & mother.
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loved your comment sheena, ” the original wife’s handbook is indeed the Bible and Darlene does not disagree. “, agree completely.
Thank you! 🙂
Thank you! I quoted you on facebook today with a link to your blog. Love what you said here, “The original wife’s handbook is indeed the Bible.” Amen!! I LOVE that. Thank you for such a kind and thoughtful review!
That would explain the steep incline in my site stats! LOL! I loved reading your book Darlene and I’m sure thousands will be blessed through it :). God bless you!
Actually I see that a few people retweeted me on facebook with a link to your site. So glad that God used you to bless us. Thank you!
I’m hosting a giveaway of this great eBook too (which ends this Saturday). Here’s the link: http://treasuresfromashoebox.blogspot.com/2012/01/good-wifes-guide-review-giveaway.html
Thank you Cheryl! I have updated the post to include your link as well.