Quotes by Edna Gerstner

Edna Gerstner (1914–1999) — Autorin · Reformiert / Presbyterianisch · USA

Edna Gerstner (1914–1999) war eine US-amerikanische christliche Autorin und Pädagogin reformierter Prägung. Bekanntheit erlangte sie durch Kinder- und Familienbücher sowie historische Biografien, in denen sie theologische Grundsätze verständlich in den familiären Alltag übertrug. Bibellesern bietet sie lebensnahe Zugänge zu biblischen Themen der Glaubenserziehung und Einblicke in die Kirchengeschichte.

Era: The 20th Century

Recurring topics: Grief & Comfort, Faith & Trust, Suffering & the Question of God, Relationships & Family, Witness & Mission, Prayer & Silence, Work & Vocation, Discipleship

Quotes by Edna Gerstner

[Sarah Edwards in writing to her daughter Esther at the death of her husband, Jonathan, said], “My Very Dear Child, What shall I say? A holy and good God has covered us with a dark cloud. O that we may kiss the rod, and lay our hands on our mouths! The Lord has done it. He has made me adore his goodness, that we had him so long. But my God lives; and he has my heart. O what a legacy my husband, and your father, has left us! We are all given to God; and there I am, and love to be. Your ever affectionate mother, Sarah Edwards.”

Edna Gerstner

Jonathan Edwards was a zealous pastor who never forgot for a moment that his own family was a part of that flock, and that he had been appointed to be a shepherd to these sheep also, those within his own fold. He was ever concerned for the salvation of the souls of men, all men, not overlooking those closest to him. He never for one moment assumed that his own children were of the elect. George Perry Norris describes him as a “tender brooding parent.”

Edna Gerstner

[Sarah Edwards] did not permit this soul communion to interfere with her daily duties and tasks, but somewhere in her busy schedule there was always time for a quiet walk with God. The children early learned to respect their father’s study hours, but they also recognized these times which were necessary for their mother, these moments when she needed to be alone to lose herself in God. They sensed their mother was Martha; but also she was Mary who sat at the feet of her Lord.

Edna Gerstner

Sources: northamptonpress.org

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