In 366 daily meditations - each followed by an illuminating Bible verse - this inspirational collection will help all parents find wisdom, insight and joy in their work of nurturing.

Robertson gives voice to, among others, the frustrated mother, the satisfied mother, the mother who is lonely, the mother who is an alcoholic, the mother who is widowed, and the mother of a pregnant and unmarried teenager. In uniting these voices, all mothers join a sacred sisterhood--daughters of our Creator.

You love your kids and you're not a grouch. But you do value order and like some sense of control over your time and your environment. Author Sandra Drescher-Lehman has been a parent long enough to voice the utter exhaustion that lies beyond the glow of cherubic infants and charming toddlers. For every frustrating moment she offers a brief meditation that will ground you in God's promises and the wisdom found in His word. Far from the trite, sugar-coated, cliché readings that leave you wondering why you're the only mom with issues, these pages are full of brutal honesty about the struggles of parenting and real wisdom for muddling through, finding joy, and embracing who God has created us to be—as mothers and as individuals. With authentic anecdotes that will leave you chuckling or nodding your head knowingly, scriptures that hit home, and brief prayers that are simple and sincere, this book will be a welcome companion for any busy mom. Drescher-Lehman offers a spot of peace, a redefining angle on the disturbance at hand, a pause to steady the rumpus. Moms will find renewed energy from these short, daily meditations. Drescher-Lehman stands right beside you, offering a sympathetic anecdote and sharing just the scripture you need to hear. She's an adult friend, but she only stays a minute!

Busy parents will find this devotional a source of encouragement. Bible passages, meditations, memory verses for children, and space for written reflections help readers meet the challenges of parenthood and daily living.

Lent. With children. Mom and theologian Maria Christina Morrow can relate to your sigh. Lent is a time of sacrifice, but Lent with little ones (or medium ones, or older ones) can seem like sacrifice with an extra helping of penance. Why? Because parenting comes with its own set of sacrifices, made daily. But being a busy parent doesn't mean you (and the whole family) can't do Lent well. A Busy Parent's Guide to a Meaningful Lent is the book you've been looking for. It's a quick, easy, all-in-one Lenten resource that starts your day off with Scripture, reflection, prayer - and achievable ideas to help busy parents make the most of Lent. Each day, you'll find: A theme for the day The daily Mass readings (no hunting for another book or device) A brief reflection - a 5-minute read A quick and easy Catholic practice for the day A one-line aspirational prayer And, for those days when you want more, an additional reflection and questions for journaling or meditation With A Busy Parent's Guide to a Meaningful Lent you can live Lent well, even in the middle of your beautiful, busy, and sometimes messy family life.

For those who think motherhood feels like an Olympic sport, there's Grace for the Race. From the early morning vault out of bed, to the hurdling through the day, to the bath-and-bedtime relay, busy moms need a little expert coaching. Dena Dyer, herself a young mom, offers that in these forty-five biblically based meditations. With real-life stories and gentle humor, Dyer helps readers understand that God isn't looking for perfection. Instead, He invites mothers to surrender their schedules, emotions, and relationships--and rest securely in Him. Here is honest, funny, encouraging truth for today's Christian woman--at the value price of only $7.97.

Motherhood is a gift from God, but sometimes it can be overwhelming. Reorienting exhausted moms to the soul-satisfying grace of God, Gloria Furman helps readers learn to treasure Christ in the mundane moments of life.