Ties that Bind: A 52-Week Devotional for Mothers and Daughters

by Kristin Armstrong

"A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."
--Ecclesiastes 4:12

A mother and daughter relationship is one of the most important and defining relationships in life. Just like when we braid our daughter's hair, as we raise our girls we weave three strands our faith and their faith, together with God's love. If we can do this well, the cord is not easily broken.

In this weekly devotional there are common themes supported by scripture, with one reading specifically for mothers, the other for daughters. Each week is intended to generate connection and conversation, with questions included to spark discussion.

Topics
Gossip
Body Image
Forgiveness
Contentment
Relationships
Purity
Comparison
Perfection
Healthy Friendships
and many more!

This year long journey together will deepen your faith, and your relationship in addition to offering introspection and personal growth for women of every age.

Genres: Parenting, Christian

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Kristin Armstrong is a mother, a writer, and a runner. She has written six books, including her latest, Mile Markers: The 26.2 Most Important Reasons Why Women Run.

Reviews

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a little bit different than I had hoped for. I had wished for a devotional that we would do together, not one where we read our own and then discuss it. My daughter is still too young to really read hers on her own, and I think the topics are a bit beyond her. I would say this is relevant more with a tween or teen daughter.



There is only one reading per week, so definitely doable for a Mother Daughter to connect once a week. I really like the concept, but it just didn't work for us with such a young girl.

I did read some of the Mother posts and they were great. I will hold on to this book for a few more years to see if it will be more applicable then.

[Ria Warrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely meant for older girls or teenagers. I like the once a week format. That would make it easier to connect with a teen.

The lessons are good but a little preachy. They don't go deep enough for the age group that seems to be targeted though. I don't think that there is enough focus on God throughout the study. There is a scripture and that's about it.

It is still a devotional that I will do with my little girl when she's old enough.