Mothering With Spiritual Power: Book of Mormon Inspirations for Raising a Righteous Family [Paperback]

Debra Woods (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007

Mothering with Spiritual Power is an eloquent and heartfelt book that speaks to mothers of the sacred nature of motherhood and the awesome spiritual power available to them through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Using twenty-five favorite Book of Mormon scriptures as inspiration, Debra Woods shows mothers how they can find answers to a myriad of parenting questions and challenges as they raise their children in the latter-days. Through stories and experiences taken from her own life, she offers simple suggestions for making meaningful connections with your children - suggestions on how to turn weaknesses into strengths, ideas on how to foster an atmosphere of peace and harmony, ways in which mothers can support each other, and helps for the mother who must forgive her children, and herself. Mothering with Spiritual Power is a celebration of motherhood, family life, and the difference the gospel of Jesus Christ can make for mothers and families everywhere.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Mothering With Spiritual Power is an insightful and sensitive resource for the mom's in our lives, no matter what their level of experience in raising children. It will affirm and reinforce those who have already discovered how to tap into the guidance of the Spirit as they raise children, and will be a mentor for those who are just discovering the power of the scriptures coupled with the Spirit as a parenting guide. Readers will relate readily to Debra Woods' "real life" experiences skillfully described in her book. They will find themselves captivated and relieved as she describes her struggles between theory and reality in working to apply principles and examples found in the Book of Mormon to her own parenting efforts. Her warm and pleasant writing style makes it a powerful and pleasant guide for applying scriptural teachings to specific family needs. It will be a blessing to all mothers in their sacred work of rearing children. --David J. Ridges, author of the Book of Mormon Made Easier study guide series

The scriptures this book uses are ones most of us are probably very familiar with, yet Debra is able to give them such a fresh, unique-to-moms perspective. It's reassuring to see how ancient scripture can be applied to modern parenting problems, and to be reminded that as different as our unique parenting challenges are, we also have much in common--including the greatest parenting advice book available, The Book of Mormon. --Bridget Rees, editor for LDS Living magazine and mother to two girls

Mothering with Spiritual Power is a remarkable look at some well-loved Book of Mormon scriptures applied beautifully to remind us of the power of inspiration and prayer, and the reality of the atonement in our mothering work. With a wise, honest voice, Sister Woods draws on her own mothering experiences to show how prayerful pondering of the scriptures can give us vision to see through worldly trials to eternal goals. In Mothering with Spiritual Power, Sister Woods' insightfully describes a scripture-based parenting style and the powerful parenting truths and clarity available to us as we attempt to "liken" the scriptures unto us for our profit and learning. --Lisa Hains Barker, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and mother of three children, Fort Knox, KY

About the Author

Debra Sansing Woods is a full-time mom and part-time freelance writer. Her writings often focus on and celebrate home and family life. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications, including LDS Living, Meridian magazine, two Deseret Book anthologies (as a contributing author), The Dallas Morning News, The Athens Review, and others. Debra graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Accounting and went on to become a CPA and corporate controller. She also taught as a highly rated instructor of personal finance for the University of Texas Informal Classes. She currently lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, Barry, and their five youngest children. Debra's family also includes her husband's three grown daughters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 129 pages
• Publisher: Cedar Fort (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599550598
• ISBN-13: 978-1599550596
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #980,197 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best parenting book on the market, besides the Book of Mormon itself, September 20, 2007

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Victoria Fisher "Victoria" (United States) - See all my reviews
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One can understand why "Mothering with Spiritual Power" became the editor's pick for LDS Living Magazine. It gives hope and power to mothers in a world where too little recognition is given to this sacred calling. It is a perfect gift book for mothers at any stage of their parenting journey, as it shows how to glean strength and wisdom from the Book of Mormon in our mothering stewardship.

Debra Woods has poured her heart and soul into "Mothering's" pages, without ever slipping off the rock of the gospel Jesus Christ. The examples are true, the writing is smooth, and mothers everywhere will nod their heads in recognition to the scenarios described, as well as feel enlightened and uplifted by its spiritual core. Speaking as one mother to another, she gets to the essence of so many issues facing mothers today.

I want to emphasize that "Mothering with Spiritual Power" is a ray of HOPE (written in a can-do spirit), not an impossibly elevated standard for self-critical mothers to feel out-shone by. It truly is an asset and will help deepen one's study and appreciation of the Book of Mormon. Purchase it today, and you won't regret it!

--Victoria Fisher, mother of three

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wendy Cox, March 10, 2008

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Wendy C. Cox - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mothering With Spiritual Power: Book of Mormon Inspirations for Raising a Righteous Family (Paperback)

I have truly enjoyed and have been uplifted by reading "Mothering With Spiritual Power" by Debra Sansing Woods. I can relate to the insites shared by Debra and feel like I am having a conversation with another mother as I read. I believe this book will lift any mother who reads it. I return to it often when I want a boost.

5.0 out of 5 stars An LDS Mothering Book Unlike Any Other, April 28, 2009

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Lynne - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mothering With Spiritual Power: Book of Mormon Inspirations for Raising a Righteous Family (Paperback)

An inspiring Read. The only book I know of that so fully likens Book of Mormon scriptures unto our mothering lives. I highly recommend this book and the author's second book, "It's Okay to Take a Nap: and Other Reassuring Truths for Mothers Everywhere."