Diapers, Pacifiers, and Other Holy Things

by Lorraine M. Pintus

WARNING: This is NOT another how-to-be-a-better-mom book, full of lists and impossible goals. Instead, Diapers, Pacifiers, and Other Holy Things is for:

•every mother who has cried out to God that she no longer has to time to spend with Him.
•every mother who needs to be reminded that she is valuable.
•every mother who wants to laugh or cry over the ups and downs of life with preschoolers.
•every mother who enjoys her children and responsibilities, but just needs a break.

Each of the thirty-one short chapters will tickle your funny bone or touch your heart, challenge your thinking, and inspire within you the need to walk more closely with your God.

Lorraine Pintus writes from her experiences with her two young daughters. She contributes to many Christian magazines, speaks at conferences, is active in MOPS, and, along with her husband Pete, leads Hearts at Home Ministries marriage seminars. The Pintus family lives in Colorado.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Family, Christian

192 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1995

Reviews

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt like the author was speaking directly to my life! I have never related to a parenting book so much.

[Sylvia Kinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a true gem. Let me tell you, do not judge a book by its cover. I have had this book for over a year before picking it up, and I regret not reading it sooner. It’s full of powerful truths that every mom needs to hear in the early years. It made me laugh, cry, and smile. It’s also convicting and rich in Scripture.

[R · Rating 4 out of 5]

nothing earth-shattering, just short stories that encourage a mother's heart. from one mom to another. and she's honest about her struggles, so i felt like i could relate. loved that it's in short chapters--these days, all my reading is done during my trips to the bathroom, so this was perfect! and i could read one quick chapter/story at a time, so i felt like i was really accomplishing something. got this book for free when my MOPS group was cleaning out their storage closet. and the title grabbed me! love other books by this author, too.

[Emma Elsner · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice devotional for anyone in the throes of motherhood! Good reminders to keep a mama grounded in the Word.

[RockyMountain Swede · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. It probably saved my life when I thought I was going to lose my mind with a new baby. Just a very fun, laughable book for moms with kids; I loved it.

[Michelle Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would never pick up this book based on the title and cover but it was given to me by a very trusted friend. Many, many times I would have just a couple of minutes in the sanity and demmands of having two kids and the words that I would read would be SO fitting and uplifting, changing my atitude and mindset!

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[Dara · Rating 4 out of 5]

WONDERFUL short read for mothers of preschoolers! Loved this so much!!