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Diapers, Dishes & Dominion: How Christian Housewives Can Change the World
Change your mind about changing diapers and you could change the world. It's hard being a wife and mother. The constant barrage of feminist propaganda tells stay-at-home moms their lives are insignificant, and inner discontentment can spring up from the mundane frictions of daily routine. From many sources, Christian housewives are under attack every day. And for some of them, a bad day has become their whole lives. Author Leah Smith was in that plagued by shapeless anxieties and prod- ded by nameless longings. She was ready to give up on marriage, family... even life. And she didn't even know why. One night, she asked God to liberate her from her fears. Right then, she began a journey of freedom into the truth. Her life has never been the same. Diapers, Dishes & Dominion is a product of that journey -- a summary record of the truths God can use to transform ordinary Christian housewives into His weapons of mass reconstruction. In simple and straightforward language, Leah exposes some of the most prevalent lies Satan uses to keep Christian women irrelevant in God's Kingdom, and she presents biblical truths these wives and mothers need to know in order to change the world -- one diaper at a time. Every wife and mother who wants to make an impact needs to read Diapers, Dishes & Dominion. The first step to changing the world is changing your mind.
173 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2012
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June 13, 2023
A great encouraging read and would be a good introduction for those who are just starting out on their motherhood journey
June 29, 2017
While I do not share the same theological beliefs as the author (a postmil theonomist), I am sympathetic to those beliefs and have no hostility for people who hold them. I didn't give this book 1 star because of the beliefs in the book. I rated it the way I did for the following reasons:
1. It is poorly researched. Example: she uses Robin Hood as an example of socialism - originally, the story of Robin Hood is a story about a man stealing money from the rulers who had overtaxed the people, then returning it to those people so they have money to live. Not the same idea.
2. The book is poorly written. Example: in the chapter on economics, she writes more than once "Gold and silver is..."
3. The author keeps telling us that she isn't a theologian and doesn't really understand what she's writing. This does not inspire confidence.
4. The tone switches between an upbeat, "we can do it!" tone and a very condescending, self-righteous, people who don't know this are dumb tone. In several places she hints at a difficult Biblical interpretation or gives a tiny amount of info on a philosophical idea, then says what amounts to "this is too hard for me to explain to you."
5. She assumes her audience has zero knowledge of any of her topics, including such basic things as what capitalism is.
If you want to understand postmillenialism or theonomy better, I would recommend finding another book.
1. It is poorly researched. Example: she uses Robin Hood as an example of socialism - originally, the story of Robin Hood is a story about a man stealing money from the rulers who had overtaxed the people, then returning it to those people so they have money to live. Not the same idea.
2. The book is poorly written. Example: in the chapter on economics, she writes more than once "Gold and silver is..."
3. The author keeps telling us that she isn't a theologian and doesn't really understand what she's writing. This does not inspire confidence.
4. The tone switches between an upbeat, "we can do it!" tone and a very condescending, self-righteous, people who don't know this are dumb tone. In several places she hints at a difficult Biblical interpretation or gives a tiny amount of info on a philosophical idea, then says what amounts to "this is too hard for me to explain to you."
5. She assumes her audience has zero knowledge of any of her topics, including such basic things as what capitalism is.
If you want to understand postmillenialism or theonomy better, I would recommend finding another book.
March 28, 2018
When I started reading this book, I already had the same worldview as the author, so I completely agreed with the theology. That said, it’s is not very well written, but I appreciate her trying to encourage others in biblical truth.
October 20, 2016
I was so, SO excited when I found this book at my local Christian bookstore. I believe wholeheartedly in the importance of making family a priority and have looked forward to being a stay-at-home mother for as long as I can remember. "How Christian Housewives Can Change The World" seemed like just the book for me! Unfortunately, approx. 50 pages in (8 chapters) and I'm ready to call it quits.
I actually agree with several of the points the author makes so, for the most part, the content is not what bothers me. What bothers me is the tone of the book. It's extremely condescending and embodies that stereotypical "holier than thou" attitude Christians are often accused of. Instead of concrete arguments and examples, the first 8 chapters were full of sweeping statements and generalizations. There isn't much "evidence" (Scripture or otherwise) used to back up claims other than the author's own experience. The insinuation seems to be that if readers disagree they just need to pray more and study harder until they eventually agree with the author - who, obviously, is 100% correct. *eye roll*
Bottom line: This book is a personal manifesto, not a thoughtful analysis of the important contribution housewives can make. Really disappointing.
I actually agree with several of the points the author makes so, for the most part, the content is not what bothers me. What bothers me is the tone of the book. It's extremely condescending and embodies that stereotypical "holier than thou" attitude Christians are often accused of. Instead of concrete arguments and examples, the first 8 chapters were full of sweeping statements and generalizations. There isn't much "evidence" (Scripture or otherwise) used to back up claims other than the author's own experience. The insinuation seems to be that if readers disagree they just need to pray more and study harder until they eventually agree with the author - who, obviously, is 100% correct. *eye roll*
Bottom line: This book is a personal manifesto, not a thoughtful analysis of the important contribution housewives can make. Really disappointing.
March 24, 2017
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