Welcome to our homeschool moms’ book study! Each week, we’ll read one chapter from The Fruitful Home by Ann Benton. At the end of the week, we’ll each send a short voice note to the group sharing our reflections.
You can use the provided questions to help guide your thoughts—they’re here to help you process the ideas and apply them personally. Feel free to answer just one or two, or share more broadly about what stood out to you.
Let’s encourage one another in the good work of building fruitful homes grounded in the gospel.
Week 1: Introduction & Chapter 1 – A Happy House
- What kind of “family culture” are you intentionally (or unintentionally) creating in your home?
- What values or habits would you like to see take deeper root in your household?
- How do you see your family life reflecting what you believe about God?
Week 2: Chapter 2 – A House of Structure
- How are you honouring and enjoying your marriage in a way your children can see and benefit from?
- Who holds authority in your home—and how consistently is it expressed?
- What family routines do you currently enjoy, and what new rhythms would you like to build?
Week 3: Chapter 3 – A House of Substance
- How are you helping your children understand and love God’s Word?
- Do you use tools like memory verses, catechisms, stories, or songs? What’s been helpful?
- In what areas do you hope to grow personally in living out your faith before your children?
Week 4: Chapter 4 – A House of Story
- How do you keep the story of Jesus central in your home life?
- What fictional or redemptive stories have captured your children’s hearts and shaped their imaginations?
- How can stories help nurture spiritual understanding in your family?
Week 5: Chapter 5 – A House of Sorrow
- Are there areas of sadness or brokenness in your home that you tend to overlook or rush past?
- How do you create space for lament, confession, or expressing need?
- Where do you feel strong as a parent right now? Where would you like to grow—whether in offering praise, acknowledging sin, or confessing sin?
Week 6: Chapter 6 – A House of Singing
- What are your family’s favourite songs to sing together?
- How have you seen songs help communicate truth or comfort to your children?
- How might music play a more meaningful role in your spiritual rhythms?
Week 7: Chapter 7 – A House of Sympathy
- How can you model genuine compassion and empathy in your family life?
- Have you experienced Christ’s sympathy and gentleness personally? How might that shape your parenting?
- Reflect on Hebrews 4:15—what does it teach you about Jesus’ heart?
Week 8: Chapter 8 – A House of Service
- Read Matthew 20:28. How does this verse shape your understanding of service?
- What are some ways your family can serve together within the church?
- What kind of servant-heartedness would you like to cultivate in your children?
Week 9: Chapter 9 – A House of Sharing
- “Living God’s story means giving because of what Christ gave for us.” (p. 98) What has Christ given to you personally?
- In what ways do you feel called to grow in generosity—whether time, energy, hospitality, or finances?
- How can your children witness and participate in a life of giving?
Week 10: Chapter 10 – A House of Sojourn
- How have you experienced the adventure of following Jesus?
- What first drew you to Christ—and how can you share that story with your children?
- What steps of faith or obedience might God be inviting your family into?
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