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Hausvater: /HAUS-fah-ter/
noun (German)
1. Housefather.
2. Spiritually responsible head of household, including the housefather as assisted by the housemother.
>> Example: "As the Hausvater should teach it [Christian doctrine] to the entire family ..."
(Martin Luther, Small Catechism, 1529)

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1. Jesus Never Will Leave Me

(Hymnody & Liturgy)

To the tune of Meinen Jesum Lass Ich Nicht (“Jesus, I Will Never Leave”) 787877   1. Jesus never will leave me. Nothing e’er can separate us, Though my thoughts and mind both flee. Conqueror though ...

Created on January 2020

2. Breasts and Hands

(Articles)

Can a woman forget her nursing child, And not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, Yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands. (Isaiah 49:15–16) ...

Created on May 2019

3. ANOTHER Interruption?!

(Articles)

A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.…There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.…A man’s steps are of the Lord; How then can a man understand ...

Created on May 2018

4. Spiritual Fasting

(Articles)

“Is not [the fast that God has chosen] to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not hide yourself ...

Created on March 2018

5. Katharine von Bora: The Morning Star of Wittenberg

(Book Reviews)

Jenna and Shanna Strackbein, Katharine von Bora: The Morning Star of Wittenberg, illustrated by Emily and Jenna Strackbein, with maps and illumination by Elisabeth Strackbein, and a forward by John and ...

Created on October 2017

6. The Story of Baby Shalom

(Articles)

Editorial Note: Following is a true record of a woman pouring her heart out in the presence of God as she experienced the death of a child in her womb in March 2017. We publish it here with the hope of ...

Created on October 2017

10. One Thousand Gifts: A Lutheran Discussion Guide

(Bible Studies)

Ann VosKamp’s best-selling book, One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, draws attention to an often overlooked aspect of Christian sanctification: thanksgiving. As the Apostle ...

Created on November 2016

11. Constructing a Family Altar Board

(Articles)

  The photo above is our “Family Altar Board” hung directly above our piano. What is it? Simply, it is a 2' by 3' white board which we have drawn on with both permanent and dry-erase markers. ...

Created on October 2016

12. Persecution Lesson Plan

(Bible Studies)

Preparation for Persecution Lesson Plan Activity Time Needed: Three hours minimum. Learning Level: Appropriate for Middle School Children through Adults Objectives/Learner Outcomes Students will ...

Created on July 2016

13. Expanding the Christian Home Library

(Articles)

... build upon that foundation. Specifically, the next three categories of books are suggested: Doctrinal Sum>>marie< Created on June 2016

14. Mothering Many: Handling Church and Bedtime Prayers

(Articles)

Excerpted from Chapter 7 of Mothering Many: Sanity-Saving Strategies from Moms of Four or More, by >>Marie<< K. >>MacPherson<< In this book, 25 moms of 160+ children navigate 56 challenges that mothers frequently ...

Created on April 2016

15. A Hausmutter Reading List

(Book Reviews)

There haven’t been a great number of books written from a Lutheran perspective about women being, well, wives, mothers, and keepers of the home. And since most of the Lutheran women I’d trust to write ...

Created on May 2013

18. Conversation Starters for Family Enrichment

(Articles)

Through conversation, we bond with our family. We learn about one another and instill values in our children. But conversation does not come easily for everyone. If you would like some “talking points,” ...

Created on January 2011

19. Teaching the Miracle of Procreation to Your Children

(Book Reviews)

Christenson begins this wonderful story at the creation of the world. He explains that God created everything, and it is His privilege to let living things help in creating living things just like themselves. ...

Created on September 2008

20. A Savior Sent (Children's Christmas Service

(Hymnody & Liturgy)

... schools Homeschool groups, consider performing this in nursing homes as a family ministry outreach! Featuring Traditional Hymns plus Original Lyrics and Music by >>Marie<< >>MacPherson<< Chorus: And ...

Created on September 2008