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A Mother's Heart: A Look at Values, Vision, and Character for the Christian Mother
Overwhelmed by the stress of parenting?
Author Jean Fleming reveals to women what it means to be a godly mother and offers encouragement to moms of all ages and backgrounds by:
• showing women how to distinguish between their role and God’s role in raising children
• explaining how to take a spiritual inventory of a child’s life
• discussing how to pray effectively for childre...more
Author Jean Fleming reveals to women what it means to be a godly mother and offers encouragement to moms of all ages and backgrounds by:
• showing women how to distinguish between their role and God’s role in raising children
• explaining how to take a spiritual inventory of a child’s life
• discussing how to pray effectively for childre...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
April 1st 1996
by NavPress
(first published March 1996)
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This is probably the best book on motherhood I have ever read and I would encourage, exhort every mother to read it through. I'm not so good at writing reviews and this won't do justice to the content of the book, but I'll give it a go...
Fleming challenges the mother to look carefully into the Scriptures and then a hard look at applying it skillfully as a mother. She elevates the role of mother as something to aspire to with laudable merits and high standards. She makes motherhood attractive and...more
Fleming challenges the mother to look carefully into the Scriptures and then a hard look at applying it skillfully as a mother. She elevates the role of mother as something to aspire to with laudable merits and high standards. She makes motherhood attractive and...more
Page 70:
"Was it really necessary for these women to experience the agony of a long wait? Yes, there was a purpose. God had something special in mind. He wanted to give each of these mothers a special child-a child with a specific purpose-and He wanted to receive the glory. Everyone must know that God did it. The awe and wonder of conception is often lost on us, since almost anyone can conceive - rich or poor, educated or uneducated, godly or ungodly. We can easily forget the part God plays in ev...more
"Was it really necessary for these women to experience the agony of a long wait? Yes, there was a purpose. God had something special in mind. He wanted to give each of these mothers a special child-a child with a specific purpose-and He wanted to receive the glory. Everyone must know that God did it. The awe and wonder of conception is often lost on us, since almost anyone can conceive - rich or poor, educated or uneducated, godly or ungodly. We can easily forget the part God plays in ev...more
This book came to me at the perfect time in my life! I found myself reading out loud to Josh and really taking to heart what the author had to say. Practical advice and insight for moms who are in the trenches with their young children everyday. I will hold onto this book and re-read it for sure! I should just read it continuously to keep those thoughts fresh in my mind! Amazing- if you are a Christian mom, I would highly recommend this book!
I'd rate this a 4.5. Great inspirational book on mothering. At some points I felt overwhelmed by her advice, but maybe I was just having a stressful day in Mothering Land and that wasn't what I needed to read at that point! :) Such great advice and tips, and the first foreward made me laugh out loud! Teaches you to be your child's teacher, how to pray specifically for your child and their future, to not fear. To feel confident in mothering how God called you to, while letting others parent how t...more
Jun 02, 2011
Caroline
marked it as to-read
A Mother’s Heart: A Look at Values, Vision, and Character of the Christian Mother by Jean Fleming – Encouragement to moms of all ages and backgrounds by showing women how to distinguish between their role and God’s role in raising children, explaining how to take a spiritual inventory of a child’s life, and discussing how to pray effectively for children.
This book has shaped me as a mother. It has inspired and challenged me. I first read it for a young moms Bible study/book club and have come back to it numerous times through the years. I am now leading a book club of young moms through it. Even as a mother of 14, 12, 10 & 9 year olds, I am still gleaning so much practical wisdom. Jean Fleming writes with such grace, creativity, and encouragement. Some parts of the book are ideal for young, pre-school children. Other parts, like the Spiritua...more
I loved Jean Fleming's mix of practical and pastoral teaching on being a mother called by God. She is balanced, biblical, and grace-infused in her approach. I found it very easy to read, and I think it will be a book to return to in years to come.
I read this when my children were tiny. Still one of the best books on mothering I've ever read. And I've read my way through almost 30 (gasp) years of being 'Mom!' Highly recommend to new and not-so-new mamas.
This is the most inspirational book for me as a mother. It was convicting, challenging, encouraging, inspirational, and i could read it several more times. I highly recommend, esp. to stay at home moms!!!
It's been a while since I read this, but I remember that I read it twice. It was one of those books that summed up motherhood for me in a way that made a lot of the other books on my shelf unnecessary.
My favorite quotes:
"A mother's presence throughout infancy and the entire preschool stage is important because more learning takes place in the child's first five years than in any comparable period of life. Experts agree that as much as eighty-five percent of a child's character is developed by age five, and the way a child is raised in the early years accounts for at least twenty points of his IQ." (page 19)
"But we should all pray, read God's Word, seek counsel, wait on God's peace in our hear...more
"A mother's presence throughout infancy and the entire preschool stage is important because more learning takes place in the child's first five years than in any comparable period of life. Experts agree that as much as eighty-five percent of a child's character is developed by age five, and the way a child is raised in the early years accounts for at least twenty points of his IQ." (page 19)
"But we should all pray, read God's Word, seek counsel, wait on God's peace in our hear...more
I'm so glad I read this before I actually had any children. It has encouraged me so much in the role I'm about to step into - its importance and beauty and the inevitable struggles that await me. But Jean Fleming does SUCH a wonderful job citing Scriptures and applying them to motherhood and gives great examples from raising her own children. My favorite chapter was "Roots and Wings" when she describes lots of creative ideas you can use with your own children to inspire them at home and then enc...more
Apr 06, 2012
Laura
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This is such a great book for first-time mom's! My standard gift. Jean's insights and funny stories strike a key that resonates with a new and struggling mom.
This book was perfect for reminding me why I am a parent. It brought me back to my goals of parenting. Simple and practical.
Loved it.
Loved it.
Loved this book, bit she's hard core. Don't read it if you are working full-time though, as it will pile on unneeded guilt. ;)
A must read for every christian mother or mother-to-be!!! Opened my eyes up, I just wish I read it a few years ago.
I read this with my mom's group. It was the perfect book for such a group. Timeless in subject matter, it provided a wonderful starting point from which to discuss motherhood. I plan to keep the book as I'm quite sure I'll refer back to it from time to time.
(NOTE TO SELF: particularly appreciated the chapter on "guiding weaknesses" rather than changing them.)
(NOTE TO SELF: particularly appreciated the chapter on "guiding weaknesses" rather than changing them.)
I loved it. It changed my approach and views I have on enjoying being a mom.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book on motherhood. Each chapter left me feeling encouraged and inspired. I liked how the author presented her insights with real life examples and supporting Biblical scripture. I plan to refer to this book often and highly recommend for a mother with young children.
I read this book shortly after I gave birth to my first son. As a new mother feeling quite lost at times, I found encouragement in the words and wisdom of Mrs. Flemming. I found in the pages of this book a starting point from which to begin building a foundation for Christian Motherhood.
So far this book has been a good reality check and helped me think about being deliberate as a mom, even in the midst of all the everyday-ness that has to be done. Reminds me to be really present with my kids, not just going from one thing that needs to be done to the next.
I'm so glad I took my time to read this book and discuss it with our moms together book group. It is basically a handbook for my heart at this stage in life, and I have received so much encouragement from it. I plan to re-read it later this year!
Mothers; this is a read-every-2-yrs book. It was positively incredible. It encouraged, admonished and refreshed me on the weight and glory of the beauty of motherhood. Dont take the blessing lightly and never give up!!
I loved this book-- so encouraging as a mother. Provides a lot of wisdom on spiritual & practical matters of being a mother-- and parenting.. Also offered lots of fun ideas to make memories as a family.
I am only 2 chapters into this book, but I can tell it will be one like "A Woman After God's Own Heart" that I will want to read over and over. I am loving it so far!
I've read this twice in book club, and both experiences were different. It's a book that I will read again in a couple of years.
All time favorite book on parenting... reminds me why I love being a mother and the kind of mother I want to be...
recommended by a blog I subscribe to called the Prayer of Hannah. http://prayerofhannah.blogspot.com
makes you love being a mother, some good insight too
May 19, 2013
Lojellen
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