Hoodwinked: Ten Myths Moms Believe and Why We All Need To Knock It Off - Couverture souple

Which of us moms, before we had kids, didn't swear that we'd get it right, only to find out somewhere along the way that motherhood isn't always everything it's cracked up to be? Equal parts encouraging and inspiring, Hoodwinked is the perfect dose of relief for any mom feeling guilty for not being able to do it all. - Ruth Soukup, New York Times bestselling author of Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life Hoodwinked reads like an encouraging letter from a friend. It is full of grace, biblical wisdom, and inspiration. Many books on motherhood leave me wondering if I'm doing it all wrong. Karen and Ruth are bravely transparent and meet us moms right where we are. This book gives us the hope and encouragement we need in the midst of weary days. - Courtney Joseph, author and blogger at WomenLivingWell.org / Home of Good Morning Girls Karen and Ruth understand what it is to battle the voices of guilt, anxiety, and inadequacy that plague many mothers who want to give their best to their children. In this book they share life changing truths that all mothers can grab hold of, not just to survive the journey of motherhood but to thrive in confidence and joy. - Chrystal Evans Hurst, coauthor of Kingdom Woman Motherhood is not a trick or trap---it's a calling. In our culture, moms are constantly sent mixed messages. This powerful book will help mothers walk in the truth of the gospel! -Kristen Welch, author of Rhinestone Jesus and blogger at Wearethatfamily.com Hoodwinked is a clever, insightful, and much-needed resource for moms of every age! Debunking the common myths about motherhood touched the deep insecurities I have wrestled with as a new mom. It is a beautiful book all moms should read. - Jennifer Smith, author of The Unveiled Wife: Embracing Intimacy with God and Your Husband If you've ever wondered if you are doing this mom thing right, pick up Hoodwinked for wise guidance, laughs, and assurance. You'll learn how to tell the difference between what's important---and what's not- --Zondervan

Karen Ehman is a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker, a New York Times best-selling author, and a writer for Encouragement For Today, an online devotional that reaches over one million women daily. She has written seven nine books including KEEP IT SHUT: What to Say, How to Say It & When to Say Nothing at All and LET. IT. GO: How to Stop Running the Show & Start Walking in Faith. Married to her college sweetheart, Todd, and the mother of three, she enjoys antique hunting, cheering for the Detroit Tigers, and feeding the many teens who gather around her kitchen island for a taste of Mama Karen's cooking. Connect with her at www.karenehman.com. Ruth Schwenk is the founder of The Better Mom, and along with her husband, the creator of For the Family. She is a pastor's wife, mom of four energetic kids, a lover of coffee, and dreamer of big dreams. She loves leading, speaking, and blogging. Ruth is the co-author of Hoodwinked and Pressing Pause. Ruth and her husband are also the co-authors of For Better or for Kids. A graduate of The Moody Bible Institute, Ruth and her husband, Patrick, have been in full-time church ministry for over fifteen years, and they live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.