Real Moms...Real Jesus Meet the Friend Who Understands

by Savage, Jill

• ISBN13: 9780802483614
• ISBN10: 0802483615
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

What does Jesus know about the peanut-butter-and-jelly life of a mom? Plenty! Jill Savage, founder and director of Hearts at Home, introduces the real Jesus to real moms. In chapters that examine key behaviors and decisions Jesus made during His life on earth, Jill brings those lessons right down to the laundry-filled, sticky-fingered days every mother knows. Between the chapters are interactive vignettes that turn the concept of the book back around. If the meat of the content is looking at Jesusrs" life on earth and understanding how to apply that in our everyday lives, these perspective vignettes are brief, refreshing glimpses starting with our own messy, busy lives. Jill continually reminds the reader that Jesus is not an unattainable deity, but a Friend who understands.

Author Biography

Jill Savage is the founder and executive director of Hearts at Home, an organization committed to helping moms love their life. She and her husband, Mark, a senior pastor, have been married for over two decades and have five children, one of whom is married.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS You Are Not Alone Perspective: How can God understand? Chapter 1: Discover God's Truth: Jesus served/The truth about serving Perspective: Help, everyone wants a piece of me! Chapter 2: Discover God's Truth: Jesus worshiped/The truth about worship Perspective: Can I please go to the bathroom alone? Chapter 3: Discover God's Truth: Jesus was compassionate and tender/The truth about a gentle spirit Perspective: I'm in high demand Chapter 4: Discover God's Truth: Jesus was angry/The truth about boundaries Perspective: Is there such a thing as uninterrupted sleep? Chapter 5: Discover God's Truth: Jesus sacrificed/The truth about sacrifice Perspective: I'm dealing with obedience around every corner! Chapter 6: Discover God's Truth: Jesus forgave/The truth about forgiveness Perspective: I'm so tired Chapter 7: Discover God's Truth: Jesus taught/The truth about leading our children Perspective: I feel like I'm on display Chapter 8: Discover God's Truth: Jesus was confident/The truth about our identity Perspective: I feel betrayed Chapter 9: Discover God's Truth: Jesus was tempted/The truth about temptation Perspective: I'm disappointed Chapter 10: Discover God's Truth: Jesus wept/The truth about our emotions Perspective: I didn't do it! Chapter 11: Discover God's Truth: Jesus prayed/The truth about prayer Perspective: There's never enough money, time, or me to go around! Chapter 12: Discover God's Truth: Jesus trusted/The truth about faith Perspective: I need a break! Chapter 13: Discover God's Truth: Jesus let go/The truth about surrendering Discussion Guide A Note from the Author About Hearts at Home