Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God: Encouragement to Refresh Your Soul

by Mary E. DeMuth

Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God is a devotional aimed at the deeper issues of the heart and one that will provide a soothing respite amid chaos. Think of it as Oswald Chambers meets Busy Housewife. Writer, speaker, and stay-at-home mom Mary DeMuth creatively focuses on the gift of motherhood as she considers Personal stories integrated with scriptural truth and probing prayers will help everyday stay-at-home moms remain connected to the most amazing and extraordinary Parent of all parents.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Christianity, Christian

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2005

About the author

Mary DeMuth is literary agent, international speaker, podcaster, and she’s the novelist and nonfiction author of over forty books, including Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Kids with Joy (Bethany 2022). She loves to help people re-story their lives. She lives in Texas with her husband of 31 years and is the mom to three adult children. Find out more at marydemuth.com. Be prayed for on her daily prayer podcast with 4 million downloads: prayeveryday.show. For sexual abuse resources, visit wetoo.org. For cards, prints, and artsy fun go to marydemuth.com/art. Find out what she’s looking for as a literary agent at marydemuthliterary.com

Reviews

[Kathy Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don’t really know exactly when I read this book but it was when I was in the throws of motherhood and drowning being outnumbered and exhausted and not sure if I was doing the right things. I felt so much pressure by all the other Christian moms who seemed to have it all together. This book made me feel normal and encouraged me to keep my focus on God and his grace. She does a good job at sharing relatable stories and then using scripture to answer the daily challenges of parenting. I highly recommend this book to any young mom who needs encouragement while trying to raise her kids in Christ. It is an easy read which is great for a busy mom.

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is written in short 3-4 page lessons about God and faith that she is learning from her children. This was perfect for this busy season of moving, since I have been so tired and busy it is all I can read before falling asleep! Nothing is revolutionary but it is a great reminder to see how God is using the day to day to shape you. And to use even those small moments to show God to our children.

[Brenna (brennas_book_corner) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this book as a daily devotional over the course of a couple of months. The chapters are short so I read one chapter per day. It was so refreshing, especially on the hard days as a mom. This will be a book that I will read over and over.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my "bathroom reading" for the past year. :) LOL
The chapters are short and so I could get one in once in awhile. There are a lot of encouraging reminders as well as many challenging parts to this book - about relying on God and letting Him work through us as moms. I definately would recommend this book.

[Tanya Dennis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Using personal experiences and biblical supports, this book continually brings moms back to the truth of Christ. Chapters are short, perfectly sized for busy moms. It's a great devotional. Highly recommended.

[Susie Johnston · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this after having Lucas. It was uplifting, encouraging, and refreshing. Very short chapters and something you could use anytime during motherhood to keep your eye on the ball. :)

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This serves nicely for a daily devotional. Loving this one. Very encouraging.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good devotional with some great encouragement.

[Sara Rockey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great, quick devotional for the busy woman and mom. She pulls from real-life events to make her stories relatable. Very uplifting and encouraging for when you're having "one of those days".

[Miranda Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Love Love this book! It has comforted me and convicted me many times over.

[Bethany Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very encouraging and was a good short devo during the day. Loved it