Linda Weber - The Eternal Mark of a Mom: Shaping the World Through the Heart of a Child

The following comments came from readers and everyday moms:

I have found a lot of encouragement from your book. Many days as I embark on the grind of daily tasks, I often ask myself two questions What am I doing anyway? and Do my efforts really matter? Your loving, wise counsel has helped me to reestablish a purpose, Gods purpose, for raising these two precious gifts from God.

I have been feeling very overwhelmed lately as a full-time mother and working full-time as a registered nurse. I believe God led me to your book. I needed to hear those encouraging words.

Sometimes as a mother of small children I feel used, abused, and unappreciated. Your book brought back into focus the big picture of what an important role I play as mom in my kids lives.

I especially appreciated what you said about nurturing. It is truly a high calling. My mother wasnt there to meet my emotional needs. Your book is a mentor to me, and I will refer back to it often.

I must tell you how much Im enjoying your book. I bought it after an extremely grueling day with my boys (ages two and one), and I needed your encouragement. It is so hard. I know Ill make a big difference in their lives. It just feels extremely good to see it in print.

I am a physician specializing in internal medicine, formerly in active private practice. I now have five children, but I am committed to staying home while my children are small. This book provides a hearty rationale for choosing to make nurturing motherhood top priority as well as practical encouragement for mothers in a variety of situations. Childhood is fleeting. Linda Webers book can help us make the most of it.

I will never look at the job of motherhood in the same way.

As a mother of three small children, its easy to get lost in diapers, runny noses, and dirty dishes, but your book helped me to refocus. Thank you!

What an inspiration you were to me and my decision to stay home with our child and delay returning to our veterinary practice.

Your book came to me just at a time when I was feeling overwhelmed, run-down, and stuck in a why do I even bother, because nothing I do makes a difference anyway and I dont do any one thing really good attitude. You put me back into focus, reminding me that my calling to be the best wife and mom I can be is important! I once again feel very fulfilled and at peace.

With my husband being a pastor in a small church, an extra income could come in handy, but the Lord has always provided our needs and given us the opportunity to raise our children at home. I thank you for providing a book to give moms an encouraging word!

Being a mom of littles can be very challenging, but Linda shows us how important this time is. The Eternal Mark of a Mom helps guide us through this process of raising confident and strong children in a world of chaos and evil.

LISA ROBERTSON

Coauthor of A New Season and The Women of Duck Commander

From the day I met Linda Weber over 45 years ago, I witnessed her focus and intentionality as a mother. I know few people who have given more thought to motherhood than Linda has. The Eternal Mark of a Mom overflows with insights and wise advice. It offers truths and tools, principles and practices that will bring much-needed hope and help to moms.

RANDY ALCORN

Author of Heaven, The Treasure Principle, and If God Is Good

Being a mom of four strong-willed boys, I would have loved having Lindas book to help guide me. If you watched Duck Dynasty, you know I had my work cut out for me!

KAY ROBERTSON

Matriarch of the Robertson family from the hit show Duck Dynasty

Its said that women are uniquely built for nurturing children. Some do this in other ways besides mothering, but more than ever before mothers need to see that their contribution of raising up the next generation is invaluable. Linda Webers words are worthy of attention and adherence.

JUDY TAYLOR

Mother of four, pastors wife for 46 years, speaker for FamilyLife Weekend to Remember for 23 years

Having been a pediatrician for over 30 years, I see the need every day for moms to get guidance in parenting. This book will inspire married and single moms of all stages to do their best for their children. Our whole society could benefit from the words of wisdom and experience that Linda Weber has to offer us.

JO ANNE NIELSON, MD

The Eternal Mark of a Mom: Shaping the World through the Heart ofYour Child

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I dedicate this to all the mothers out there who will read this book and benefit from its principles. May you indeed renew your awareness of the difference you can make in positively influencing the world. May you walk away with more confidence and be better equipped to influence future generations. You are heroes for the work you do. God bless each of you.

M OM, YOU HAVE A LIFE-CHANGING MISSION. On some days, when youre deep in diapers or driving kids around and barely have a minute to text someone, you might wonder about that mission.

What was it again? And how do you accomplish it? Is there a motherhood GPS that can keep you moving in the right direction?

Yes, there is! This book is your GPS. It will remind you that the special role you play in your childs life is powerful, influential, important, and irreplaceable. The value of a conscientious, nurturing mother cannot be overstated.

She crafts the psyches of her little children in so many ways: She helps them develop a sense of security that will give them lifelong strength; she directs a child who tends to have a negative view of life to see instead through eyes of gratefulness and optimism; she protects her childrens hearts and spirits.