Seasons of a Mother's Heart, 2nd edition [Paperback]

Sally Clarkson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2009

Your life as a mom is a whirlwind of changing seasons that can just as easily exhaust as exhilarate you. Sit down, take a few moments, and allow yourself to be refreshed and encouraged by a few stories, insights, and lessons from a friend. Sally Clarkson opens her heart within the pages of this timeless classic, sharing what she has learned as a homeschooling wife and mother -- about herself, her children, and her Lord. Revised and expanded for today's moms, Seasons of a Mother's Heart includes four all-new essays by Sally, one for each season of a family's life, from the renewal of spring and the response of summer to the resolve of fall and the reflection of winter. So step in out of the whirlwind, pour a cup of tea, and take a deep breath of the Spirit with Sally.

Sally warmly invites us to savor the experience of mothering, while constantly showing how it is only possible as the children of our heavenly Father. Refreshing, relational, real. I couldn't put it down!
Diana Waring
Author of Beyond Survival and Reaping the Harvest

As we read and discuss this book together, the moms I mentor begin to realize that being a homeschooling mother is about much more than just educating their children -- it is about discipling them to follow Christ.
Lynn Custer
Homeschooling parent and educational consultant

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sally Clarkson began her homeschooling journey in 1984 and will soon graduate the youngest of their four children. Since 1994, Sally and her husband, Clay, have ministered to families across the United States and overseas through Whole Heart Ministries, speaking to churches, organizations, and groups that share their heart for strengthening families to follow God with their whole hearts and minds. Through her books and speaking, God has used Sally to bring encouragement and inspiration to thousands of mothers who desire to follow God's biblical design for their lives. She is the author of several books, including The Mission of Motherhood and The Ministry of Motherhood. Sally also blogs at ITakeJoy.com and directs Mom Heart Ministry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Apologia Press; 2nd edition (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932012966
• ISBN-13: 978-1932012965
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #245,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sally Clarkson is the mother of four wholehearted children, a popular conference speaker, and the author of numerous books and articles on Christian motherhood and parenting, including The Mission of Motherhood, The Ministry of Motherhood, Seasons of a Mother's Heart, The Mom Walk, Dancing with My Father, and Educating the WholeHearted Child (contributor). After graduating from Texas Tech University with a degree in Speech/English, Sally joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ in 1975, and ministered to women in Communist Poland 1977-1980. Since her marriage to Clay in 1981, she has continued to minister to women and mothers worldwide. In 1994, she and Clay started Whole Heart Ministries to encourage and equip Christian parents to raise wholehearted Christian children. They write and publish books through Whole Heart Press, offer hotel and church-based parenting and motherhood events, and minister online through blogs, email newsletters, and their ministry website (wholeheart.org). Since 1998, Sally has ministered to thousands of mothers through her WholeHearted Mother Conferences. She has spoken across the U.S., and on four continents. The Clarksons live in Monument, Colorado and have home educated all of their children from the beginning. Sally loves family, reading, music, bread-baking, traveling, and long walks.

Discipleship is the heartbeat of Sally's life, whether it is in teaching and motivating other women, or in training and instructing her children. Through her books and speaking ministries, God has used Sally to bring encouragement and inspiration to mothers who desire to follow God's biblical design for their lives. All of her messages are filled with stimulating biblical instruction, touching personal anecdotes and illustrations, and wise spiritual insights born out of her own experience in life and ministry.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and encouraging February 28, 2010

By Stacy Furrey

Format:Paperback

Staying home and educating your kids can be wonderfully isolated from the crazy world. Sometimes that isolation doesn't seem so wonderful. This book was so encouraging. I continue to refer back to it when I am losing the wind in my sails. It reminds me why my work with my kids is so important. It lifted my spirits knowing others had walked this path before me and finished the race. It calms my spirit to know that through the winter, I can always depend to the spring to come again. I am not the only woman out here struggling. I can endure.

I recommend this for Moms who have homeschooled for years, and are tired and struggling to continue. I also recommend it for those just beginning the journey.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars life changing February 24, 2012

By K. wagner-price

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In a very dark place I read these words. And like light at the end of the tunnel I began to walk toward what I had forgotten - that this journey is not about me, its about the Lord and His work in our family. I am so thankful that Sally took the time to record her thoughts and struggles along her walk, as well as what the Lord taught her in each season. This is my favorite homeschool book and one that I refer everyone to. Truly it inspires and turns your eyes back to the Lord.

If you have forgotten the whys of the choices you have made to homeeducate and you just need to sit with an encouraging friend for while and cry and remember, this is your book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoguht Provoking November 9, 2010

By Redneck Momma

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Just finished reading this. It is very good!! Sally Clarkston is very real and open. She talks about the ups and downs of Mothering. The Joys and the sorrows. What she should have done differently and despite it all things still turned out great. She makes you stop and think about Mothering. What is Mothering? Where are you at in your Mothering? It's interesting to look at each chapter of Mothering as a season. Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. While reading her book you won't feel like you are being talked down to or that you don't quite hit the mark. I came away feeling encouraged and renewed and ready to try again.

If you need some encouraging in your Mothering - - I would recommend this book.