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Mother's Day Roundup
In today's fast-paced society, mothers face many responsibilities --- including childrearing, managing the household, and working outside the home. Moms can be so busy that they often find it challenging to fulfill their duties as a parent, spouse and employee, and still have time at the end of the day to nurture their spiritual lives. This Mother's Day, we at FaithfulReader.com have assembled a list of books to help moms find this balance. These titles offer a wealth of advice, a few laughs and heartwarming tales, and some unique perspectives on how truly special women are in the eyes of God.
 BE SAFE LITTLE BOY: Words of Love for Moms
Karen Kingsbury
Inspirio/Zondervan
Inspirational
ISBN-10: 0310814480
ISBN-13: 9780310814481
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In this moving poem, Karen Kingsbury describes the relationship between a mother and her son, from birth to adulthood. It stresses the importance of keeping your children close, as well as learning to let them go.
 CHASING GOD AND THE KIDS TOO: Balancing a Mom's Most Important Pursuits
Cheryl R. Carter
Revell
Parenting
ISBN: 0800731107
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In this thoughtful and insightful book, Cheryl R. Carter draws from her own experiences as a mom under stress to describe how to balance desires and demands, employ and maintain a realistic schedule, create successful quiet time, and help kids develop strong relationships with God. With prayers at the end of each chapter and practical advice throughout, CHASING GOD AND THE KIDS TOO will appeal to all moms who have ever felt overwhelmed and long for a deeper spiritual connection with the Lord.
 A DARK OVAL STONE
Marsena Konkle
Paraclete Press
Fiction
ISBN: 1557254273
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Haunted by the death of her two brothers, and living under the shadow of her pious mother, Miriam Kovatch is thirtysomething and pregnant. When her husband suddenly dies, she finds herself thrust into a journey of self-discovery, at odds with friends and family. Her search for meaning will take her to the brink of despair. With her temperamental cat and only a few belongings, Miriam finds refuge in a motel under the watchful eye of a caring stranger, who gives her hope, purpose, and a mysterious dark oval stone.
 DEAR LITTLE ONE: Thoughts to My Child in an Uncertain World
Carol Hallundbaek
Crossroad
Parenting
ISBN: 0824523121
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A perfect gift for new moms, this delightful book is filled with poignant and enduring reflections on many facets of life, including friendship, fear, hope, health, marriage, sex, aging, and more.
 THE FEMININE SOUL: THE Surprising Ways the Bible Speaks to Women
Janet Davis
NavPress
Christian Life/Women's Issues
ISBN: 157683817X
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Author Janet Davis uncovers a uniquely feminine facet of the Scriptures that has been overlooked and underdeveloped by "one size fits all" church teachings and interpretations by men over the centuries. THE FEMININE SOUL will help all women discover their souls' unique struggles and gifts, as well as understand God's true intentions for women in His Kingdom.
 GOD'S TROPHY WOMEN: You Are Blessed and Highly Favored
Jacqueline Jakes
Warner Faith
Christian Living/Women's Issues
ISBN: 0446577820
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Jacqueline Jakes inspires women to view their trials as the "furnace that molds them into examples of God's handiwork." She also provides encouragement to women experiencing hardship, provides the strength to see them through their tough times, and --- with the use of examples from the Bible --- reminds women that God looks upon them as trophies He molded and values.
 HOLD YOU, MOMMY: Moments With God for Moms on the Go
Laurie Lovejoy Hilliard and Sharon Lovejoy Autry
Bethany House Publishers
Devotional
ISBN: 0764201980
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Laurie Lovejoy Hilliard and Sharon Lovejoy Autry, singers and motivational speakers who have seven children between them, have created this 12-week devotional to inspire tired and harried moms. HOLD YOU, MOMMY includes prayer, activities, passages from Scripture, and discussion questions for groups.
 JESUS, LOVER OF A WOMAN'S SOUL
Dr. Erwin Lutzer and Rebecca Lutzer
Tyndale House Publishers
Bible Studies/Women's Issues
ISBN: 084238426X
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Written partially in response to claims made in THE DA VINCI CODE, Erwin and Rebecca Lutzer reveal Jesus's true feelings towards women. As a radical who defied the cultural practices of his time, He affirmed women as equal partners in the family of God, and through this book, he offers hope, healing, forgiveness, and redemption for all women who seek him today.
 MOMS ON THE JOB: 7 Secrets for Success at Home and Work
Sabrina O'Malone
Focus on the Family Publishing
Christian Living
ISBN: 1589973577
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Sabrina O'Malone, the founder and president of WorkingMom.com, shares advice on how to give 100% to both the job and the family --- in a sane and successful way. This helpful book provides valuable solutions to everyday challenges, practical tips, nurturing, and affirmation.
 MOTHERS OF THE BIBLE: A Devotional
Ann Spangler and Jean E. Syswerda
Zondervan
Devotional
ISBN-10: 0310272394
ISBN-13: 9780310272397
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This unique 12-week devotional features the lives of a dozen biblical mothers whose struggles to live with faith and courage mirror your own. By exploring their successes and failures alike, we can be encouraged and strengthened in our effectiveness as mothers through these insights from God's Word.
 PRAYER STARTERS FOR BUSY MOMS: How to Pray All Day And Still Put the Laundry Away
Tracy Klehn
Bethany House Publishers
Christian Living
ISBN: 0764201751
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PRAYER STARTERS FOR BUSY MOMS is divided into 12 sections that each focus on a different aspect of prayer, along with creative ideas and tips to strengthen a mother's faith --- and still have time to put the laundry away!
 THE PROMISE OF A MOTHER'S PRAYERS: Claiming God's Extravagant Love for Your Family
Scharlotte Rich
NavPress
Devotional
ISBN: 1576836843
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With THE PROMISE OF A MOTHER'S PRAYERS, any busy mom can find guidance in building stronger relationships with her family, as well as balancing hopes and dreams for her children with her own needs. Relying on Scriptures, this devotional provides down-to-earth parenting advice, practical wisdom, thoughtful encouragement, and creative tips and ideas from real-life experiences.
 THE SECRET LIFE OF BECKY MILLER
Sharon Hinck
Bethany House Publishers
Fiction
ISBN: 0764201298
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Becky uses her rich imagination and fantasy life to escape the pressure of being a "Wonderful Wife and Marvelous Mom." However, what will happen when her real life catches up to her? Moms everywhere will love and enjoy this fun and hilarious novel.
 A SINGLE MOM'S GUIDE TO FINDING JOY IN THE CHAOS: From One Who's Been There
Elsa Kok Colopy
Revell
Parenting
ISBN: 0800730666
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With 12 years of single-parenting experience, Elsa Kok Colopy turns her hardships into something more positive with A SINGLE MOM'S GUIDE TO FINDING JOY IN THE CHAOS. Approaching readers as a trusted friend, she addresses everything from nutrition and discipline to self-esteem and budget, providing encouragement, inspiration, and hope for mothers raising their children on their own.
 TENDER MERCY FOR A MOTHER'S SOUL: Inspiration to Renew your Spirit
Anglea Thomas
Focus on the Family Publishing
Christian Living/Inspirational
ISBN: 1589973089
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Demanding daily giving and self-sacrifice, motherhood is a rigorous season of life. All too often that sacrifice includes giving up time for self-care, yet a life lived without spiritual refreshment can eventually result in burnout and emptiness. Mothers of all ages need the encouragement and direction this book offers to walk with God daily and to rely on his strength.
 THIS HEAVY SILENCE
Nicole Maz
Paraclete Press
Fiction
ISBN: 1557254257
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Strong, resilient and deeply loyal, Dottie Connell farms her family's 300 acres in rural Ohio alone, having sacrificed love and family for land she does not own. A sudden, inexplicable event leaves the daughter of her childhood friend in her care. Pressured by her community to allow her former fiancée to raise the child, Dottie must face the past she has worked 15 years to forget.
 THE WIDE-EYED WONDER YEARS: A Mommy Guide to Preschool Daze
Lorilee Craker
Revell
Parenting
ISBN: 080073064X
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Lorilee Craker shares humorous personal stories, tried-and-true tips, and hard-won wisdom to illustrate how parents can use their children's preschool years as opportunities to teach, disciple, enjoy, and grow closer to their little ones.
 WILD CHILD, WAITING MOM: Finding Hope in the Midst of Heartache
Wendi Hayden English and Karilee Hayden
Focus on the Family Publishing
Memoir
ISBN: 1589973550
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WILD CHILD, WAITING MOM is a story spanning 10 years of a daughter's bad choices, a mother's heartache, and God's redemption. The mother Karilee shares her perspective at each stage, discussing her spiritual journey, prayers, and searching. The daughter Wendi writes about her feelings and choices and why she chose the often self-destructive behavior that she did.
--- Compiled and written by Tom Donadio
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