Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: Gospel Meditations for Busy Moms by Gloria Furman

Book Description:

Christ-Centered Wisdom for the Daily Demands of Motherhood

Moms are busy-and they are looking for methods to manage the madness. From grocery shopping to soccer practice, running a household is exhausting work, sometimes making it hard for mothers to experience joy in the midst of the craziness of life.

As a pastor's wife and mother of four, Gloria Furman encourages women to refocus and reorient their vision of motherhood in this thoughtful resource for frazzled moms. Showing them how to pursue a vibrant and ever-growing relationship with Christ-even when discouragement sets in and the dirty laundry is still waiting to be washed-this book recasts the monotony of everyday life, showing how moms can treasure Christ more deeply no matter how busy they are.

This updated edition of Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full features study questions that women can work through individually or as part of a small group.

• Biblical Wisdom for Mothers: Blends rich theological reflection with real-life illustrations to create an engaging, deeply rooted resource designed for busy moms
• Uplifting: Helps moms experience joy in the seemingly mundane affairs of motherhood by refocusing their attention on the gospel
• Great for Individuals or Groups: Comprised of short chapters that include Scripture readings, this edition also includes engaging discussion questions

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Stamp Eternity on My Eyeballs
Part 1: God Made Motherhood for Himself
  Chapter 1: Hands Full of Blessings
  Chapter 2: God Displays His Handiwork in the Maternal Instinct
  Chapter 3: Mommy Brain
  Chapter 4: Family Tradition #1: We Always Need God's Grace
Part 2: Motherhood as Worship
  Chapter 5: A Mother's "Call to Worship"
  Chapter 6: A Mother's Love
  Chapter 7: Mommy Doesn't Always Know Best
  Chapter 8: The Good News and Mommy's No-Good, Very Bad Day
  Chapter 9: The Fictitious Mother of the Year
  Chapter 10: Mothers Are Weak, but He Is Strong
  Chapter 11: The Big Story of Motherhood
Conclusion: A Mother's Testimony of Peace 

Author:

Gloria Furman (MACE, Dallas Theological Seminary) lives in the Middle East where her husband, Dave, serves as the pastor of Redeemer Church of Dubai. She is the author of many books, including Labor with Hope; Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full; and Glimpses of Grace.