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17 August, 2005   comments: (0) Classic Family   Christian Homelife Exemplified, 300 Years Ago One of the most inspiring stories of Christianity being lived-out in the home, is told by Noel Piper. In her presentation entitled "Sarah Edwards: Jonathan's Home and Haven", we are introduced to the homelife of one of America's most noteworthy pastors and theologians. During the era of the 18th century Great Awakening, George Whitefield had the opportunity to stay in the Edwards home. Afterwards, Whitefield wrote: "Felt wonderful satisfaction in being at the house of Mr. Edwards. He is a Son himself, and hath also a Daughter of Abraham for his wife. A sweeter couple I have not yet seen. Their children were dressed not in silks and satins, but plain, as becomes the children of those who, in all things ought to be examples of Christian simplicity. She is a woman adorned with a meek and quiet spirit, talked feelingly and solidly of the Things of God, and seemed to be such a help mate for her husband, that she caused me to renew those prayers, which, for many months, I have put up to God, that he would be pleased to send me a daughter of Abraham to be my wife." The next year Whitefield married a widow whom John Wesley described as a "woman of candour and humanity." Noel Piper tells of the regular family devotion time that took place in the Edwards house: "Jonathan and Sarah's affection for each other and the regular family devotional routine were strong blocks in the children's foundation. And Jonathan played an integral part in their lives. When they were old enough, he would often take one or another along when he traveled." Parents should not miss Noel Piper's presentation of the Edwards' Home and Haven. Let it mold your thinking of what life at home should be like for Christian families. You can listen online to the audio presentation of "Home and Haven" from the 300 Year Anniversay of Jonathan Edwards conference, here: Real Audio or free MP3 download or buy it on audio CD here. If you would prefer reading, you will find the Home and Haven presentation starting on page 35 of this (free) online PDF book. Posted by: Jim B.   Link: http://www.oldtruth.com/blog.cfm/id.2.pid.20   Be the first to post a comment about this article        Home  |   About  |  Videos   |  Calvinism