Chasing God and the Kids Too: Balancing a Moms Most Important Pursuits (Paperback)

by Cheryl R. Carter (Author)

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Product Description
Between work and church, children and husbands, busy schedules and dirty laundry, how is a woman supposed to take time to spend with God--and still find time to have fun with her kids? Cheryl R. Carter knows how the consuming tasks of managing a home and family can crowd out quality time for devotions and meditation. In this insightful and uplifting book, she draws from her own experiences as a harried mom to show readers how to - balance desires and demands - implement and manage a realistic schedule - create successful quiet time - help kids develop strong relationships with the Lord With practical tips throughout and prayers at the end of each chapter, Chasing God and the Kids Too will appeal to every mom who has ever felt overwhelmed and longs for more time with God.

From the Back Cover
Do you ever feel like the housework is never done? Do you ever wish for quality time with God? Do you ever long for more time with your family? You're not alone. Cheryl Carter knows how work and church, children and husbands, busy schedules and dirty laundry can rob you of quality time with God. Chasing God and the Kids Too is an insightful and uplifting book that draws from real-life experiences and biblical insights to help you -balance desires and demands for more time -implement and manage a realistic schedule -create successful quiet time -help your kids develop strong relationships with the Lord And that's not all. Carter also gives practical tips, helpful charts, easy-to-implement ideas, and prayers at the end of each chapter to help you prioritize your responsibilities, manage your home, and make time for God and your children. Cheryl R. Carter is director of Organize Your Life! (www.MomTime.net), a time management and organizing ministry for Christian mothers, and the cofounder of Foundations for Family Success (www.FamilySuccess.org).

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Revell (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800731107
• ISBN-13: 978-0800731106
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #885,629 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Chasing God and the Kids Too, June 30, 2009

By	W. Morris (Panama City, Fl) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was great! It is filled with timely words of wisdom for my wife as well as for myself.

5.0 out of 5 stars Chasing God And The Kids, August 28, 2008

By	Tiffany Godfrey (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This book is excellent for mothers with children of all ages. It's packed with a buffet of practical tips for mothers. Whether you are a reader, writer, or good listener, there is something in this book for you.

The most important thing this book does is teaches the reader how to establish and maintain intimacy with God. The intimacy sets the tone for time with the children and husband.

I recommend this book for every Christian mother. If you are tired, frustrated, and ready to hear from God, this is the book for you. Get your copy today!

Tiffany Godfrey
www.resourcewriting.com

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4.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Relevant!, July 30, 2006

By	Raquel R. Robinson "Executive Coach and auth... (Novi, MI) - See all my reviews

You know that you have read a good book when you can actually remember the tips and counsel that it gives. Readers will find practical and relevant tips and tools to be powerful and productive in their relationship with God and their families. Easy to follow, the book is full of wisdom and antedotes that first time mommies and veterans will find useful.