This was a wonderful read. I don't often purchase books to keep, but I plan to buy a physical copy of this one to reread and annotate because it was so full of gems!

Every Home a Foundation explores the concepts of "theology of home" and "liturgy of home." Nowadays the importance of the home, its upkeep, and its purpose is diminished by modern views, but in God's eyes, home is more than just a place to crash at night. Masonheimer explains why home is important from a biblical perspective and how we can see God in every-day tasks, then breaks down common issues homemakers experience such as discontentment, overwhelm, and reluctance to show hospitality. She also provides suggestions on how to overcome such issues.

As a stay-at-home mother with a family and a house to care for, Every House a Foundation confirmed to me the importance of caring for the home and family. Every little task done in the right attitude is worship and can bea physical reminder of God. The book also helped me work through feeling overvwhelmed with cleaning and wanting to host, but hesitating due to the size of our home, our budget, etc. Masonheimer reminded me of the importance of opening my home to others. I recommend this book to anyone who is blessed with the task of caring for a home.

I received a digital ARC from Thomas Nelson in exchange for an honest review. #sponsored

It was an interesting read. I enjoyed the focus on scripture in the first part of the book more so than the practical tips laid out in the second half and of the book. Overall, this book serves as a great reminder of who we are called to be as Christians in our own homes.

I found a lot of encouragement in this book which was the point! She provided a lot of examples of why we should appreciate and be intentional about our mundane responsibilities for the glory of God, and I loved it! It was a great read. Nothing groundbreaking, but a good reminder. These types of books help me to be a better mom and wife, and I believe that this book would help anyone to grow regardless of their season of life or home dynamic. Many people struggle to see the value of the mundane, so I think this is something that probably most women/moms need to read (since we’re often the homemakers).

This was one of my most anticipated new releases of the year! In her signature style, Phylicia writes about how she and her family have cultivated a series of liturgies in their home. I typically enjoy personal storytelling within books, but some of her stories felt distracting at times. I appreciated how much scripture was used, but it was usually dropped in without a lot of context. I originally thought I was the perfect audience for the book, but after reading about topics like homeschooling and traditional homemaking, I’m not sure I was. I still enjoyed parts of the book but expected to really love it as I adore her speaking and EWAT work.

This book was a 5 star for me! Phylicia was such a gracious breath of fresh air when it came to talking about the theology of the home and how to not only find simplicity in it, but delight in worship. A favorite read of 2024 for sure!

This book is about finding joy and contentment in the home. Written from a Christian perspective, this was absolutely delightful. The first section of the book focuses on the theology of home - a haven for spiritual rhythms and development - while the second section considers liturgies (actions) of the home such as cooking, cleaning, decorating, and being hospitable that may otherwise seem meaningless or mundane. I appreciated that in addition to listing spiritual rhythms and liturgies, the author offers next steps to actually incorporate the work into the home. A lovely book!

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

As a mom of four, and always trying to find new things that work- this book was absolutely fabulous! I just so loved it! It had such great helpful suggestions and tips. Highly recommend