Motherhood Club – serie

Imagine taking a refreshing two-minute time-out that will bring godly encouragement to the maddening pace of any day. That's just what Donna Huisjen has created with her fast-paced daily readings that combine a brief story, a scriptural reflection, a prayer, and an inspirational thought to take you through the day. As a single adoptive mom who raised three special-needs daughters, her struggles and joys will strike a familiar chord with any mother. Her thoughts on topics such as character development, compassion, appreciating each child's uniqueness, and savoring simple pleasures are sure to brighten every single day with positive perspective-builders.

In this guide to prayer for busy mothers, Lisa Whelchel shares the wisdom she has gained as a busy mom to help you set aside just ten minutes a day and learn to make a difference in your, your family, and your world through the power of prayer. Prayer is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and those you love, but if you are like most busy moms, hectic schedules and over-filled days interfere with your best intentions. As a pastor’s wife, author, mom of three, and Grammy nominated songwriter, Lisa Whelchel knows exactly what it feels like to struggle with the guilt that comes from not spending enough time in prayer. As a result, and to help other mothers like herself, she created this guided prayer journal which will lead you through prayer in six categories—praise, self, husband, children, personal influences, and reaching beyond—in just ten minutes a day.

Grateful to have these guidelines to live out the privilege of parenting, Whelchel turns to this supernatural advice to take on the sometimes superhuman task of loving, nurturing, and disciplining children. Organized as quick-reads for mothers with precious little free time while caring for their precious little ones, it’s a smart selection for wise moms.

Female readers will readily embrace this gentle yet strong exploration of the power of motherhood. Helen Burns confides that "every prayer I prayed, every bedtime story I read, every tear I kissed away, every encouraging word I spoke, every promise I kept, every memory I made -- all of these things truly mattered." Written in what she refers to as the "reward stage" of motherhood -- when all the seeds she has sown are reaping harvest in the lives of her now-grown children -- she rejoices that she can "fully understand the why behind the what in everything we do as mothers." Any mother will be refreshed as she is reminded of the value of the everyday miracles that result from expressing affection, being truly present in conversations, and demonstrating commitment in small ways.

Most moms don't think of themselves as leaders. But in reality, moms are the most important leaders in the world. This simple, six-step course will equip mothers to be the Positive Home Directors God intended them to be.

Having an overachieving super mom for a neighbor is a source of constant struggle for Becca Joy. In comparison, her household seems little more than organized chaos. Even with a supportive husband and great kids, she is relentlessly weighed down by questions of adequacy. Her life seems fatiguing, and a glance in the mirror doesn't do much to cheer her up. Then comes a voice from the past that puts fresh wind in her sails. Her best friend from high school comes to town and the two women rekindle their bond with a girls' night out and embark on a series of adventures that ultimately bring Becca to a new place of contentment.