Rhonda Wax Homemaker Portrait: Biblical Hospitality, Simple Home Rhythms & Leaving a Legacy
- Allison Weeks
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
In this homemaker portrait, you'll meet seasoned homemaker, Rhonda Wax, a pastor’s wife, mother of four, grandmother of fourteen, business owner, and faithful homemaker of 46 years.
Rhonda’s story is full of wisdom, and practical encouragement for cultivating a home where people feel known, nourished, and welcomed. She shares about building hospitality into the ordinary rhythms of family life, loosening the grip of perfectionism, inviting children into the work of the home, and learning to turn daily tasks—even ironing shirts and preparing meals—into opportunities for prayer and worship
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One of the most tender parts of Rhonda’s story is the legacy she is intentionally leaving for her grandchildren through Bibles filled with prayers, notes, and personal encouragement. Her example is a beautiful reminder that homemaking is not about creating a perfect picture, but about faithfully tending the people God places in our care.
In This Episode
Practicing hospitality as a pastor’s wife and longtime homemaker
Letting go of perfectionism in the home
Teaching children stewardship through a creative allowance system
Preparing dinner right after breakfast to make evenings smoother
Building Sabbath rhythms into a busy life
Why early bedtimes can help protect marriage and family connection
Resources Mentioned
Homemaker's Journal Reader Submissions Wanted: Your Go-To Hosting Recipe
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Allison's Favorite Toaster Ovens
Small footprint toaster oven/air fryer for camper cooking: Our Place Wonder Oven
Larger counter top oven for everyday use: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
Mentioned in Rhonda's Interview
Southern Living Cookbook, original 1987 version
Wide-margin Bibles for legacy notes and prayers
Signature Dish: Cornbread Dressing
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Rhonda’s story beautifully points to the theme of legacy—like trees that bear fruit, produce seeds, and continue multiplying for generations. Drop a 🌳 in a comment or email and share how you are intentionally leaving a legacy in your homemaking, or how you have been blessed by the legacy of another homemaker.
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