Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids [Paperback]

Sharon Jaynes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2000

Mothers today are so harried and over-committed that their priorities are all out of whack. What they need is to be refreshed by God's vision for motherhood. Sharon Jaynes, President of The Proverbs 31 Ministry, offers women the opportunity to be encouraged that motherhood is a high and holy calling of Almighty God. She methodically teaches women how to focus on becoming the mother of the Proverbs 31 whose children will one day rise up and bless her. Through the creative and handy use of the acronym B.L.E.S.S.E.D., Sharon provides mothers the practical suggestions and loving encouragement that is surely needed.

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About the Author

SHARON JAYNES is the co-founder of Girlfriends in God, Inc., a non-denominational ministry that crosses generational and racial boundaries to bring the body of Christ together as believers. Previously, Sharon served as Vice President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and co-host for their daily radio feature. She is the author of thirteen books including Being a Great Mom Raising Great Kids, The Ultimate Makeover, and Leading Women to the Heart of God. Sharon and her husband Steve live in Matthews, North Carolina with their son. To learn more about Girlfriends in God, visit www.girlfriendsingod.com

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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On February 4, 1984, my world changed forever. After twenty-three and one-half hours of blood, sweat, and tears, of heave-ho-ing, of pushing and pulling, Steven Hugh Jaynes, Jr., came screaming into the world, and I became . . . a mother. But somehow, in

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 271 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802465315
• ISBN-13: 978-0802465313
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,260,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sharon Jaynes is an international conference speaker and author of sixteen books. Two of her books, Your Scars are Beautiful to God and I'm Not Good Enough...and Other Lies Women Tell Themselves, were Retailer's Choice Finalists for 2009 and 2010.

For ten years, she served as vice-president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and co-host for their daily radio program. Sharon is the co-founder of Girlfriends in God, Inc.,(www.girlfriendsinGod.com)a ministry that touches nearly 500,000 women daily through internet devotions. Sharon is also a popular guest on radio and television programs such as Revive our Hearts and Family Life. Besides her own books, she has also been a contributing author in many books such as Chicken Soup for the Sports Fan's Soul, Stories for the Teens Heart, Stories for the Man's Heart, and the Women's Devotional Bible. Her books have been translated into several different languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, and Korean.

To learn more, visit www.sharonjaynes.com

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Being A Great Mom...there is hope for us all!, February 15, 2001

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Renee Swope (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids (Paperback)

This book grabbed my heart and made me grab the tissue box in the first chapter. Sharon Jaynes beautifully describes the incredible bond between a mother and child. "While a child is being knitted together in her mother's womb, the mother's very blood is pumped from her heart to her child's. And even though the umbilical cord is severed in the delivery room, an invisible cord holds them together for the rest of their lives." It is evident that Jaynes sees the role of mother as one of the most influential positions in life and encourages her readers to do the same.

She compares a mother to a lighthouse whose walls are constructed to withstand the storms of life and whose primary function is to house the Light of Life, God's son. Jaynes paints pictures with her words and inspires me to see that, as a mom, I am an "immovable constant in my child's life, a landmark along life's journey, and a guiding light that points my children to the safe harbor of home and eventually out to sea."

Being a Great Mom...has become my favorite book on motherhood. I recommend it to my friends who are mothers at all ages and stages of life. From cover to cover, this book gives practical ideas on how to become the mom my children need me to be in order to bring out God's best in them. Whenever I am struggling with the overwhelming responsibilities of motherhood, I pick up this book to remind myself that I am not alone. When my days and tasks seem monotonous I go back to page 19. Here I am reminded that I have "the most important job in all creation." I am called "to create order out of chaos; to ensure the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of my children; to bring continuity to my family in a fast-changing world; and to shape the individuals who will one day contribute to our future as a community and a nation."

This is a must have for every woman who wants to be a great mom and raise great kids!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids, June 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids (Paperback)

I loved this book. It was the best book on motherhood I have read. Sharon Jaynes inspired me to be a better mother and then gave me practical tips on how to actually accomplish that goal.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You CAN be a great mom!, September 1, 2004

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Sweet Girl (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids (Paperback)

This book is so motivating and encouraging. I am thrilled that I bought this book. You will not regret this purchase. Learn foundations of being a great mom and how to open up the lines of communication with your children. See what a difference treating your children like people instead of pests can make. I have read this book so many times; it is chock full of good things. The author is never condescending or conceited. Her gentleness really flows through her writing. This is the kind of mom I wish I had and I wish I can be!