God's Whisper In A Mother's Chaos
By: Keri Wyatt Kent
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God's Whisper In A Mother's Chaos

By: Keri Wyatt Kent
InterVarsity Press / 2000 / Paperback
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Mothering small children is exhausting and mind-numbing work. Just finding time to get dressed each day can be a challenge. So how can you possibly find time for God? Your need for God may be greatest at this time of life more than any other. You need God's wisdom, his guidance, and--most of all--his peace. You need to find ways to hear his still, small voice amid the whirlwind of diapers and feedings, first steps and first words, sore throats and skinned knees, playmates, broken toys, birthdays, big questions, and nightmares. In this book Keri Kent offers you encouragement and ideas from one who has been--and still is--in the middle of mothering twenty-four hours each day. Here you'll find a welcome companion on your daily quest to seek God and bring His peace into your heart and home.

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Title: God's Whisper In A Mother's Chaos
By: Keri Wyatt Kent
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 132
Vendor: InterVarsity Press
Publication Date: 2000
Dimensions: 8.25 X 5.50 (inches)
Weight: 2 ounces
ISBN: 0830822704
ISBN-13: 9780830822706
Stock No: WW822704
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Mothering small children is exhausting and mind-numbing work. Just finding time to get dressed each day can be a challenge. So how can you possibly find time for God? Your need for God may be greatest at this time of life more than any other. You need God's wisdom, his guidance, and--most of all--his peace. You need to find ways to hear his still, small voice amid the whirlwind of diapers and feedings, first steps and first words, sore throats and skinned knees, playmates, broken toys, birthdays, big questions, and nightmares. In this book Keri Kent offers you encouragement and ideas from one who has been--and still is--in the middle of mothering twenty-four hours each day. Here you'll find a welcome companion on your daily quest to seek God and bring his peace into your heart and home.

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Keri Wyatt Kent is the author of (IVP, 2000), (IVP, 2002) and (Revell, 2005). She has coauthored several books and Bible studies, including (with Bill Hybels, IVP, 2004). Her writing and teaching ministry is focused on guiding others toward a deeper and more authentic relationship with Christ. A former newspaper reporter, she has been writing professionally for more than twenty years. She lives with her family in Illinois.

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"Rare is the book I would call 'life-changing,' but God's Whisper in a Mother's Chaos qualifies for me. I remember the exact moment when I was reading the chapter on guilt and realized that all those little, seemingly insignificant things that I do for my family--things that no one notices or even knows about--matter to God. And rather than condemning me because I can't find thirty minutes every day for a quiet time, God is teaching me how to grow closer to him, i.e., how to be more like Jesus, in the midst of the chaos that is my life. I've a long way to go, but I have begun to look for Jesus in my daily life rather than see my responsibilities as a hindrance to my spiritual growth."
"Most authors write of their early mothering years long after their kids have traded diapers for designer jeans and a bottle of milk for a diet Coke. But Kent wrote this book with preschoolers playing--or sleeping or fighting or laughing or whining--in the background. The result is a realistic book."
"At-home mom Keri Wyatt Kent shows how the responsibilities of parenting are connected to prayer, listening, service, simplicity, and solitude. She assures readers that even amid the guilt, pressures, and diapers, any mother can grow in her relationship with God."
"Kent, a mother of two preschoolers, speaks with authority on motherhood's daily distractions. An excellent choice for women's study groups."

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Author: Keri Wyatt Kent
Submitted: August 10, 2000

    Tell us a little about yourself.  I'm a work-at-home mother of two young kids (now 4 and 6). I wrote the book when they were very young. I'm married to a wonderful man, Scot. We attend Willow Creek Community Church.

    What was your motivation behind this project?  My passion is for spiritual transformation, to shepherd people into a deeper walk with Christ. I wrote this book so that I would remember this season of my life, and the things God was teaching me in it. I hope to encourage other parents, to remind them that spiritual growth is possible in any season of life.

    What do you hope folks will gain from this project?  Encouragement, but also, motivation, to be intentional about inviting Jesus to be with you in the midst of the sometimes chaotic world of family life. I want them to know they can grow spiritually and that God cares deeply for them.

    Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists?  Lee Strobel is a mentor of mine as a writer. Dallas Willard has inspired and taught and helped me so much. Richard Foster's writing has also been a big influence. John Ortberg, my pastor, has encouraged and led me to a deeper spiritual life. Ruth Barton, fellow InterVarsity Press author and my small group and ministry leader, has had a huge impact.

    Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know:  Spiritual growth is not about how many times you manage to squeeze in a "quiet time" each week. Rather, it's about inviting Christ to be a part of every part of your life. Caring for young kids can be an opportunity to grow, if you let it. Also, you matter to God. He cares deeply for you, no matter where you are at in your spiritual journey.

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