Mothers of the Bible Speak to Mothers of Today (Hardcover)

~ Kathi Macias (Author)

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Product Description

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 such mothers— like Eve, Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Salome, Mary, and others. Exploring heart issues like fear, discontentment, grief, and gratitude, readers will discover solutions through biblical models of prayer, sacrifice, and faithfulness. Each chapter ends with personal application and prayer.

Beautifully designed, this book makes the perfect gift for a mother on any occasion.

About the Author

Award-winning author Kathi Macias has written more than 17 books, including
Beyond Me, How Can I Run a Tight Ship When I’m Surrounded by Loose Cannons?,
the best-selling devotional A Moment a Day, and the popular “Matthews”
mystery novels. 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. 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.
A mother and grandmother, Kathi and her husband, Al, call California home.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: New Hope Publishers (April 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596692154
• ISBN-13: 978-1596692152
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #285,750 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Help for Today's Moms!, April 16, 2009

By	Lynn D. Morrissey "Lynn D. Morrissey" (St. Louis, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews

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

5.0 out of 5 stars Kindred Hearts from 2000 Years Ago, September 3, 2009

By	Michelle Rayburn (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Have you ever wondered if there was a manual straight from scripture for moms of today? In "Mothers of the Bible Speak to Mothers of Today," Kathi Macias has given the reader a lead-by-example style manual with profiles of seventeen women who lived with some of the same struggles that women face today. It doesn't matter that most of them lived over two thousand years ago. The lessons they teach us are still relevant today. Macias has selected some of the greats from Bible history such as Eve, Sarah, Rebekah, and Mary. But she has also chosen some the reader may not have studied much in Sunday school as a child: Rizpah, Salome, Eunice and Lois, and the Widow of Zarephath.

The book is well researched and thorough. Scattered throughout the text are questions that make the reader stop and process the information. The writing stimulates the intellect with a bounty of information about each woman, yet it stimulates the emotions with reflective questions and stories of women from today whose experiences parallel those of the biblical women. Each chapter ends with a section titled "Something to Think About/ Enter in Your Journal." This offers the reader yet another opportunity to personalize the information and process thoughts.

I can see Kathi's writing gifts in this work and many people will deepen their faith because of reading what she has spent so much time putting onto the page. This book can be used in many ways. In addition to use for personal study, it would make an excellent book for a Bible study group. It's also a fantastic research tool for anyone who seeks to study one of the biblical women in depth. Whether for a gift or for personal enrichment, I give the book my wholehearted recommendation.

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book, August 6, 2009

By	Perez Recio Maria Gloria "Maria Gloria" (Spain) - See all my reviews

This book is more than I expected, it has blown my mind. I have learned so much from all those stories. Without a doubt Kathi Macias has what it takes to write a good book.