Product Description
by Karon Phillips Goodman
Synopsis: One step at a time, a blended family mom can find her way in her new role toward a happy, peaceful home. Author Karon Phillips Goodman offers Scriptures, prayers, encouragement and inspiring life stories from stepmoms who have experienced God's guidance as they blended a family. Karon addresses four stages of a stemom's experience-beginning, struggling, coping and growing. Through these stages, a blended family mom can grow in forgiveness, understanding joy and gratitude.
This book will guide you along a scriptural and prayerful journey that provides new perspective for this unexpected life. Understand your new role, overcome struggles, learn to cope, and grow through it all.
Contents:
- Beginning
- Focusing on Your Love
- Overcoming Fear
- Defeating Doubt
- Replacing Insecurity with Trust
- Praying for Patience
- Struggling
- Dealing with Anger
- Fighting Hidden Resentment
- Managing Responsibility
- Escaping Despair
- Trading in the Envy
- Coping
- Living Honestly
- Practicing Courage
- Gaining Understanding
- Showing Forgiveness
- Learning to Accept
- Growing
- Expecting Joy
- Experiencing Sweet Release
- Gaining Insight
- Looking Ahead
- Giving Gratitude
- Conclusion: A Stepmom's Prayer for Peace
173 pages, paperback.