From Grouchy to Great: Finding Joy in the Journey of Motherhood

by Ruth Schwenk

As moms, we can all struggle to keep it together sometimes. In a moment, anger or frustration can spill out. The battle for Jesus to reign in our hearts and through our emotions is a fight we all face ---every single day.
From Grouchy to Great is a devotional filled with real life stories that will help
*Be encouraged that the battle can be won by God's grace and wisdom
*Discover practical ways to overcome anger
*Strengthen your resolve as you face day-to-day struggles
*Walk in the freedom that God offers
*And more!
The good news, my friend, is that we don't have to face this battle alone. Joy can be yours in the journey of motherhood!

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

124 pages, Paperback

Published January 12, 2017

About the author

Ruth Schwenk is the creator of TheBetterMom.com, and along with her husband, the creator of FortheFamily.org. 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 two forthcoming books with Zondervan. A graduate of The Moody Bible Institute, Ruth and her husband have been serving in local church ministry for nearly fifteen years.

Reviews

[Jemily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great devotional that doesn’t take a lot of time. I did a chapter a day except for a few doubles when I was feeling like I needed more. I’ll reread it again!

[S.M. Boren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this book from Amazon to read with my sister. All opinions are my own. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 From Grouchy to Great: Finding Joy in the Journey of Motherhood by Ruth Schwenk. As a Mom of six kids ages ranging from 6 to 24 I will say it's easy to get grouchy, crabby, and frustrated, and you know what....the kids will survive it and so will you. But as Moms it is so easy to let the anger steal your moments of joy. This daily devotional helps you find that joy again. There are study questions and bible references that help you remember God chose you to raise that child and only you could do it. Finding that joy reminds us it's ok to get grouchy but remember be humble. It takes a village! Review also posted on Instagram @borenbooks, Library Thing, Twitter @jason_stacie, Facebook, www.goodreads.com/stacieboren, Amazon, and my blog at readsbystacie.com

[Kassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a good resource to let you know you are not alone in some of your feelings of being overwhelmed and stressed and etc. when motherhood gets tough! lots of good resources and places to look in the Bible to help you be a better mom!!

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

More than just a good devotional with inspirational messages. Do not let the short and simple format fool you! There are deep points and questions worth exploring in personal reflection as well as part of a group study.

[Deborah Camuglia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and would recommend it. However, there was a chapter here and there which seemed mediocre. There were also a few typos throughout the book. Overall it was a blessing and challenge.

[Kayla (IG: kaylasbookgram) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this devotional! So many of the chapters touched home for me in more ways than one and has taught me so much on how to handle my grouchiness when it arises. I have already seen a change in myself and I pray I can continue to grow and not back track.

[Nicole Prickett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Convicting & practical devotional for Moms, especially Moms of littles. Quick read & longer pondering! There were a couple days I didn’t agree with, but that is minuscule compared to the rest of the content.

[Sierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! I feel like using the strategies referenced in the book has really helped me to overcome some Motherhood struggles. It also opened my eyes to the fact that everything I'm going through and feeling is experienced by other Moms out there and I'm not alone!

[Kalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Started this as a Facebook group devotional but ended up reading on my own every day when we wait to pick Charlie up for school.

[Mrsjanetprice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not deep but practical. Helps you focus on working through this area of your life if you struggle with anger as a Mom. A short illustration followed by a few application questions.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and the perspective it provided

[Dorothy Tate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Relatable devotional with good grounding points. I completed this in a ladies study group and the questions at the end of the chapters generated good discussion.

[Jennie P · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read practical tips