Out of the Spin Cycle
Covering areas such as worry, marriage, priorities, money, and the trap of comparison, this lively Bible teacher brings Jesus's message alive in a format geared to the short moments moms have that can be allotted to reflection. This is a devotional for the woman inside the mom--the Bible student, the learner, the world-changer.
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Hilarious & thought provoking!
Hilarious & thought provoking! This is one of the absolute best daily devotions I have ever read. Jen Hatmakers ability to make me feel like I'm a friend & laugh along & relate to her own personal stories, is a rare find for me. I am on day 30 of the 40 day devotional & my book is full of things I've highlighted along the way. I already plan on rereading it once I finish because I gained so much from it. It is practice & down to earth, a quick & easy read, but it makes you think about things you typically put to the side or brush off. A good example for me is when she talked about getting annoyed at her husband for going to work & all the sit down restaurants, adult interactions & fun he must be having, while she is at home with the kids & not doing any of those things. But then it puts the husband/wife work/home relationships into perspective & it made me take a deep breath & realize I've been treating my husband unfairly on this exact thing. I plan on purchasing more copies of this devotional for my sister & friends. I cannot recommend it enough!
Run out and buy this now!
Almost every devotion speaks right to me. I do not particularly like devotions like Jesus Calling. Just too poetic, but don't feel very applicable to me. These devotions are like talking to a girlfriend from the heart. They are reminders and thoughts that help me as a wife and mom. If you love Jen Hatmaker, you'll love these devotions. I have read the book a couple times and will read the devotions again. I actually read quite a few at one time because I just can't put the book down!
Encouraging and powerful
Since becoming a mom, I’ve had a hard time; not just finding time to connect with God in any meaningful way, but also finding a devotional that connects with me. The warm fuzzy or overly religious tone of the majority of the books available was disheartening. Out of the Spin Cycle is completely, refreshingly different and speaks to me daily. Jen Hatmaker is warm, honest, hilarious and real in her writing - it felt like a great friend was sitting alongside me making me laugh, sharing her own shortcomings and pointing me back to what matters. I have been so affirmed in reading this book, but also challenged in how to better love God, my husband and my children - in immensely practical ways. I almost always have a takeaway - a thought or challenge to mull over or enact as I go about my day. The chapters are short and manageable to read daily and always point to truth and are solidly biblically based without using super religious language. This book is a keeper - I’ve already started re-reading it.
Great earlier work from Jen Hatmaker
Recently picked this up on a markdown (Kindle version) and read it as a little bedtime reading, on and off. Enjoyed the book and Jen's trademark wise-cracking humor. I have read her other books Interrupted, 7, For The Love, and Of Mess and Moxie, and I have also read where she doesn't recommend her own works earlier than Interrupted. I thought that this book was fun and lighthearted. I could definitely sense that it was thissssss closeeee to the no-nonsense, hard-hitting, tell it like it is Jen of her later books. Overall, I enjoyed reading it and am not sorry that I purchased it.
Funny and right on point
I've just recently discovered Jen and am loving everything she's written. This book speaks to me as a mom. I do have 10, 12, and 14 year-olds and do feel that many chapters still greatly apply to me (someone had reviewed that it's geared toward moms of younger children). So much of what we speaks about easily applies to my life. I love the short chapters which contain a personal story, small lesson, and connection to scripture/Jesus. I love that it doesn't sound "preachy."
My Go To Baby Shower Gift
I love to give books as gifts. This one is one of my favorites for new moms. Its a good read and any place in you mom journey. Love the encouragement and real life practical things about it.
Great devotional for Moms!
A great read and motivator. Any mom will be able to relate to the readings. I highly recommend this devotional.
Best Devotional for Moms of Little Ones EVER!!!
I love this book! I will definitely read this again and again! Jen Hatmaker has a wonderful way of communicating how the Bible relates to my life with 3 little ones ages 6 and under. I am encouraged and challenged when I read a chapter, and I look forward to the next time! I highly recommend this for any mom with little ones! I know it won't be this crazy forever, but this will help you get through it and not feel like you are the only one!
For every mom
This book is wonderful. Every mom will relate to something in this book. It makes you think, it makes you smile, it makes you appreciate being a mom and a wife more. I didn’t want to put it down. It was hard to only read one chapter a day, but you could definitely read more if you wanted. I would recommend this to every mom, whether new mom or seasoned, married or single, step mom or bio mom, there is something for everyone!
Real life momming...
This book does not shy away from the reality and messiness of mommyhood. I love the heart and humor behind the stories and how she ties it in so beautifully with a scripture meditation and challenge. This book has helped be feel that it's ok not to be a "Pinterest" mom with everything together. What a great read for young mommies! I've already bought a copy for a friend!
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