The Most Important Place On Earth : What a Christian Home Looks Like and How to Build One

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Summary: A Wonderful Treasure
Review: After reading "The Most Important Place on Earth" in 3 days, I am so encouraged and excited about my own family and the home that we share as our refuge. Wolgemuth pulls from his own experiences as a son, as a father, and as a grandfather to share how he has witnessed first-hand the victory of making a Christian home "different." And being proud and diligent to do so. He explains how so many small things that we say or do (that may even seem unimportant) can become major influences in making our children or spouse feel loved and welcome and safe in their own home. Our society's influence and even our own idols of perfectionism and materialism have clouded our view of what is most important and Wolgemuth pushes to have the reader realize that time spent on each other within the family is eternal and necessary work. Many times, we witness families that are overflowing with joy, laughter, and respect and seem to work so well - and we wonder what it is that our own is lacking. This book is packed full of little nuggets of practical things to do or say that truly make a difference in the tone of a family and all of the relationships within. I love that Wolgemuth also touches on mistakes made and the ability to ask for forgiveness. What an example for a child to see their parent come to receive forgiveness. I love his reference to the parents as the "priests" of the family, entering the throne of the Father on bended knee on behalf of the family. Our example is the best way to train children. What a wonderful treasure of encouragement and focus on the home - it truly is the most important place on Earth.