I'm reading this book at the minute and it has been such an encouragement and challenge to me: A summary of Christian Doctrine by Louis Berkhof It's a short concise summary of systematic theology which is very easily read. Its wonderful to be reminded of the great truths of our faith and to ground ourselves in the doctrines of Scripture. I thoroughly recommend you to read it - as women we daren't leave such gleanings solely to our men-folk!
"O Sovereign Lord, Let those that are united to me in tender ties be precious in thy sight and devoted to thy glory. Sanctify and prosper my domestic devotion, instruction, discipline, example, that my house may be a nursery for heaven."
I found this prayer this morning on one of my regular blogs. Its from the Valley of Vision collection of puritan prayers and devotions (one of my favourite CDs!) - thought I would share it with you as I pray it for my own household.
I'm reading this book at the minute and it has been such an encouragement and challenge to me: 
