Mothers Can't Be Everywhere, but God Is: A Liberating Look at Motherhood

by Alice Scott-Ferguson

Overview

Not only will this book help women to be better mothers to their children; it will help Christian mothers of all ages to release their children - whether preschoolers or grown - to God, and to find their own fulfillment first and foremost as women in Christ. Alice Scott-Ferguson, a charming and compassionate woman who possesses that special Scottish wit, wisdom, and way with words, writes out of her passion to bring God's liberating love and freedom to mothers. This book will revolutionize the way mothers of all ages view their role and equip them for the ongoing, challenging experience of motherhood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780967038674
Publisher:	CLADACH Publishing
Publication date:	01/28/2003
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.54(w) x 8.42(h) x 0.41(d)

About the Author

Alice Scott-Ferguson was educated as a registered nurse in Scotland, holds a B.S. degree in Health Sciences, and has worked mainly in the psychiatric field, and as a freelance writer, poet, and motivational speaker. Alice has contributed to both the secular and religious press, has written and taught Bible studies, and produced prize-winning poetry. She lives with her husband in Arizona.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

1. Motherhood: History and Hope

2. Only One is Perfect and He is in You

3. Helicopter Mom, You’re Creating a Draft

4. Keeping Up Appearances

5. Claiming Your Own Identity

6. When Both You and They Make Mistakes

7. The Sound of Silence

8. No Meddling Zone

9. Dealing with Dads

10. Shedding the Skin of Guilt

11. Shattering the Stereotypes

12. Contentment in Christ

Appendix 1: Voices that Vote

Appendix 2: Reading Resources

Editorial Reviews

"Affirms women in their life journey: Mothers, you can't do it all, so stop stressing and rely on God. A worthwhile addition that offers balance to any library's parenting section."

–Church Libraries Magazine

"Please get this book. [Mothers], your outlook will change for the better as you experience freedom in Jesus!"

–The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

“Scott-Ferguson is a thinking woman who has named the things that get mothers into trouble—hovering, meddling, expecting our children to prove our worth—all in the effort to be a perfect parent. Thank you, Alice, for helping us trust God and let our parenting be about our children instead of being about us.”

−Jan Johnson, author of Growing Compassionate Kids and When the Soul Listens

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