Mom, You Make a Difference!: Encouraging Reminders from Real Moms

by Elisa Morgan (Editor)

Whether it's cutting a wad of sticky chewing gum out of her golden locks or scolding him for not picking up his room, sometimes the day-to-day grind of being a mother requires a little (or a lot) of encouragement. Elisa Morgan, CEO of MOPS International, has collected dozens of real-life stories written by mothers for mothers. Sometimes poignant, often funny, and always thought-provoking, these messages, originally emails between MOPS members, offer encouragement, inspiration, and much-needed advice for the busy mom. This book is the perfect way to let mom know that she's appreciated. Husbands and kids will find it's the perfect Mother's Day gift. But mom will find it's the perfect pick-me-up any day of the year. About MOPS International MOPS International, Inc. is a nonprofit Christian ministry that provides mothers of preschoolers with relationships and resources they need to be the best moms they can be. MOPS resources include MOMSense magazine and daily radio broadcast, and the MOPS website at www.MOPS.org.

160 pages, Hardcover

Published March 1, 2005

About the author

Elisa Morgan was named by Christianity Today as one of the top 50 women influencing today's church and culture, and she's a sought-after author, speaker, and leader. She has authored more than 25 books on mothering, spiritual formation, and evangelism, including The Beauty of Broken, Hello, Beauty Full, She Did What She Could, and The NIV Mom's Devotional Bible.

For 20 years, Elisa served as the CEO of MOPS International (www.mops.org). Under her leadership, MOPS grew from 350 groups to more than 4,000 groups throughout the United States and in 30 other countries, influencing more than 100,000 moms every year. Elisa now serves as president emerita of MOPS.

Elisa received a BS from the University of Texas and an MDiv from Denver Seminary. She served as the dean of women at Western Bible College (now Colorado Christian University) and on the board of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). Currently she serves on the board of Denver Seminary.

Elisa is a cohost of the syndicated radio program Discover the Word (www.discovertheword.org), a daily 15-minute real-time conversation around the living Word of God. She is married to Evan (the senior vice president of global ministry efforts for Our Daily Bread Ministries) and has two grown children and two grandchildren who live near her in Denver, Colorado. Wilson and Darla, her two rottweilers, take her on walks in the open space behind her house.

Connect with Elisa at www.elisamorgan.com. You can sign up for her blog, Really, at her website or by texting the word REALLY to 22828.

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Reviews

[Jennifer Buczynski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super encouraging. some of the stories made me cry and smile with love. This little book reminded me of the joys of motherhood.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tear-jerker every time I pick it up.But in a good way.

[Allina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!