Preparing My Heart for Motherhood

Book Available January 2009 Buy Preparing My Heart for Motherhood at: Christianbook.com ISBN: 9780899570273 MSRP $12.99 160 Pages 7 x 10 inches Paperback Author Ann Stewart recently asked many mothers the following question: “What do you wish you had known before you became a parent?” The numerous answers to these questions form the backbone of Preparing My Heart for Motherhood. In this study you’ll “hear” these women discuss what it means to love God with all your heart and how that relates to loving your husband, discussing changes motherhood brings, and describing how your heart can be filled to overflowing so you love your children. Learning from their stories and experiences along with daily reading God’s Word will allow you to treasure many truths in your heart. Speaking of treasure, the Gospel accounts tell us that Jesus’ mother, Mary, treasured many things in her heart. What does it mean to treasure? To ponder? To keep something in your heart? Treasuring truths may prepare or refresh you in your journey of motherhood. Each day in this interactive journey you’ll have a little homework—called Heartwork. Sit down with a cup of tea or coffee and get ready for a complex and wonderful journey. And like Mary, may your hearts treasure and ponder all God wants to teach you. SAMPLE CONTENTS Week One A Heart for God ... Is Loved by God - Barbara Is Chosen by God - Jill Looks to God - Veronica Is Still before God - Joan Talks to God - Lydia Week Two A Heart for Husband and Friends ... Leaves and Cleaves - Kay Loves Her Husband - Leslie Uses the Instruction Manual - Anne Shares - Maria Accepts Help - Debbie Week Three A Changed Heart ... Is Reborn - Sherrill Is Forgiven - Carrie Forgives - Connie Is a Heart of No Compare - Jen Is a Fresh Start in the Word - Tina Week Four An Open Heart ... Serves - Christy Trusts God - Becky Entrusts - Kris Looks to the Light - Aimee Unwraps Gifts-Jane Week Five A Full Heart .... Loves - Jodie Celebrates - Karen Listens and Speaks - Ann Teaches - Xandra Prays the Word - Rachelle About the Author:

Ann Stewart graduated with honors from the University of Washington and also earned the top educational honor awarded by the school for female education majors. Ann later did graduate studies in film and television at the University of Michigan and then taught English and music for twelve years at various grade levels ranging from preschool to college-level. With a background in acting and writing dramas, she excels at writing in an expressive, engaging style. Ann and her husband and two daughters run a small sheep farm in Paeonian Springs, Virginia.