The Busy Mom's Guide to Wisdom

by lisa-whelchel

A guide providing wisdom and insight to busy moms. Christian-based, with room for journaling inside.

Genres: Christian Non Fiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Broken down by week, so each topic can be studies at a leisurely pace, with the accompanying Proverb(s) and space to write notes.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lisa Whelchel uses Proverbs to guide women in a biblical approach toward the areas of parenting, marriage, and friendship. There are 52 short chapters, one for each week of the year. ( I did not read it weekly; I read it during commercials while I was watching shows on hulu. Might just as well get in a devotional while the commercials are playing, right?!)

Each chapter provides a short lesson about the selected proverb, the actual proverb as written in the Bible, and a paraphrase of the proverb that Lisa wrote. For example, week 21 is titled "On Motives", and it addresses Proverbs 21:2 (ESV): "Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart." Lisa's paraphrase is less subtle and flowery and hits you right in the gut: "You can justify anything to anyone but God. He can see straight through to the real reasons behind your actions." Ouch! That will make you think!

This is a great little book of wisdom. Enjoy!