her mother’s handsAfter reading my devo, My Mother’s Hands, Carol Ellisor sent me a picture of her mother’s hands holding Caleb, Carol’s grandson, shortly before her mother passed away.
Sometimes no words are needed.
and the winners are…The five winners of an autographed copy of The Mom I Want to Be are:
Look for another giveaway at the end of the month!
{{giveaway}} My Mother’s HandsIf you came to visit me today after reading Encouragement for Today, welcome!
My mom is in Canada and I miss her. I miss talking to her as often as I did only three months ago, but I miss seeing her more.
If you know our story, you know that there was once a time that our relationship was broken. My mom was fractured, and her pain fractured those around her. It’s not what she wanted, but generations of brokenness had left her without the tools. (more…)
what a privilegeI met by phone last night with Regina Marshall and 10 other beautiful ladies who were studying The Mom I Want to Be. They asked great questions and it was clear that Regina and her co-leader were doing a great job connecting with women as they discussed the tough stuff, prepared to grow through it.
I love hearing from women who are determined to give their children something greater. As we discussed last night, it’s hard work and sometimes it’s messy. It’s messy to forgive when your feelings aren’t quite there yet, but you want to be whole. It’s messy when you’re ready to become a great mom, and your own mom is an addict.
But messy or not, these women will emerge as strong woman of faith — not perfect — but determined, joy-filled, and their children will gain the fruit of that transformation.
If you are leading a Bible study group for The Mom I Want to Be: Rising Above Your Past to Give Your Kids a Great Future, let me know. I’d love to call in and sit in on one of your sessions. I’d love to answer questions, pray with your group, and just make some new friends.
Suz
She Cooks
Have you ever wished you knew of a great site where you could find recipes? Okay, and that it was fun and encouraging, too? A brand new site created by LeAnn Rice, director of Proverbs 31 Ministries, just launched today. She Cooks is an amazing site. And today she’s giving away a year’s subscription to a foodie magazine and a great set of kitchen knives! Drop by and tell her Suzie sent you!
sister/sister day
My sister and I planned a date last week. With our growing families, our jobs, it’s harder to connect. When we do, it’s usually in a large group on a holiday. Sister/sister time seems to get lost. (more…)
Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker columnist, and author T. Suzanne Eller shares how to live free when you've felt broken, how to nurture family regardless of the obstacles, and how to deepen intimacy with a relevant and life-changing Savior.
