The same God who has shown His faithfulness to mothers across time is faithful still to mothers today. Daunting challenges that mothers face day in and day out are not unique to this time, and modern-day moms have much wisdom to gain from true examples recorded in Scripture. In Mothers of the Bible Speak to Mothers of Today, readers meet ordinary women of their day who, by God’s incomparable grace, were used for extraordinary purposes. Readers will journey through the lives of 15 such mothers—like Eve, Sarah, Jochebed, Hannah, and Bathsheba of the Old Testament, continuing through the New Testament with stories such as those of Elizabeth, Salome, and Mary. Exploring heart issues like fear, discontentment, grief, and gratitude, readers will discover solutions through biblical models of prayer, sacrifice, and faithfulness. Through these life lessons, the author points to the ultimate unfolding of God’s eternal purposes across the seasons of motherhood. Each chapter ends with a “Making It Personal” section and an appropriate prayer. Beautifully designed, this book makes the perfect gift for a mother on any occasion.
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Award-winning author Kathi Macias has written more than 17 books, including Beyond Me, the best-selling devotional A Moment a Day, and the popular “Matthews” mystery novels. Her most recent novel, Emma Jean Reborn, is currently being put into script form by playwright Barry Scott. She has written commentary for Thomas Nelson’s Spirit-Filled Life Bible (Student Edition) and was part of the devotional writing team for Zondervan’s New Women’s Devotional Bible. She has ghostwritten for several prominent individuals including Josh McDowell, former NFL player Rosey Grier, and the late chaplain of the United States Senate, Richard Halverson. Kathi has won many awards, including the Angel Award from Excellence in Media, fiction awards from the San Diego Christian Writers Guild, and the grand prize in an international writing contest. With women’s ministry as her primary interest, Kathi is a popular speaker for women’s retreats, conferences, and churches. A mother and grandmother, Kathi and her husband, Al, call California home.
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WONDERFUL!,
This review is from: Mothers of the Bible Speak to Mothers of Today (Hardcover)
I love to study the women of the Bible, because as women, we relate to women a little easier than we do men.One of my favorite studies from Kathi's book was about Sarah: Mother of Nations. Because of Sarah's impatience, she took matters into her own hands, therefore causing a chain reaction that would ripple in the ocean of time for all eternity. WOW! That's a big chunk to chew on! Through this study, God reminded me: It is HIS promise, so HE will bring it to fulfillment in HIS timing! (A hard one for me- I am NOT a patient person!) My decisions will effect the generation to come. My kids and grandkids and so on and so on! Allowing my own plan to get in the way of HIS will can cause sin and trouble! This study would make an awesome MOPS bible study! I will share this with other moms in my life. Not only great for moms though, any woman can relate to these woman!
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Wonderful collection of profiles: researched, throrough, relevant,
This review is from: Mothers of the Bible Speak to Mothers of Today (Hardcover)
In this book, perfect for individual devotion or group study, the author combines her personal, conversational style with thoroughly researched information to provide stunning portraits of biblical moms. The emphasis is on what these women can teach us today. Each chapter concludes with a "Something to Think About" section of questions and space to journal, as well as a prayer. Readers also enjoy quotes about motherhood from a wide spectrum of people, historical and contemporary, famous and not.Who's included? Rather than just listing names or chapters, the author actually includes a descriptive paragraph with each listing on the Contents page. I think it's fabulous. Right off the bat, from the very first pages, she makes the stories of these ancient women relevant to us centuries - even millenia later. I can't share all of this with you, but I can give you an example. "Rizpah: Grief-Stricken yet Faithful -- Can there be anything more painful to a parent than the death of a child? In addition to the agony, losing a child to death seems to be out of the natural order. Yet, from the beginning, mothers have endured this tragedy, which can result in additional problems: divorce, financial difficulties, and even a loss of faith in God. Yet God sees and cares." In addition to this chapter readers will discover: * Eve: Without a Role Model * Sarah: Mother of Nations * Rebekah: Playing Favorites * Rachel and Leah: Competing Through Their Children * Jochobed: The Greatest Sacrifice * Hannah: Woman of Prayer, Gratitude and Integrity * Bathsheba: Redemption and Restoration * The Widow of Zarephath: Generous to the End * Elizabeth: A Willing Sacrifice * The Canaanite Woman: Persevering in Prayer * Salome: Catching the Eternal Vision * Eunice and Lois: Passing the Torch * The Proverbs 31 Woman: A Woman for All Seasons * Mary: In a Class by Herself Throughout these chapters readers learn about women who have faced infertility, adultery, death or exile of children, death of husbands, public ridicule and scorn and even the little things we all face on a daily basis: wanting our kids to love God, to be their best, to be better than the rest; personal feelings of insecurity or ignorance; isolation. These women were under-appreciated and overworked, just like mothers today. My only complaint about this book (extremely minor) is the decoration on the pages. The publisher included green scrolls and flowers behind the text on every single page. It seems an unnecessary expense. Final Thoughts: This is a great book, one I recommend and one I'll reference again and again.
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Help for Today's Moms!,
By Lynn D. Morrissey "Lynn D. Morrissey" (St. Louis, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mothers of the Bible Speak to Mothers of Today (Hardcover)
'Every mother needs a role model, and thanks to gifted author Kathi Macias, we may become intimately acquainted with quite a few! With refreshing relevancy and breathtaking honesty, she demonstrates how mothers of the Bible speak to mothers today. While Macias reveals the struggles and sacrifices of motherhood, her book exudes encouragement, inspiration, and practicality. These remarkable, yet real, "Bible women" followed and experienced a faithful God in raising their children. They challenge us to become not just better mothers, but devoted disciples, leading our children on godly paths, straight to the heart of Christ. Read this book, and don't miss the incredible opportunity to become a model mother, yourself!Lynn D. Morrissey, author and speaker
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