Our Christian culture tells us that the good mother is always loving, always patient, and always happy. Her house is clean. Her children are obedient. Too often the church presents unrealistic ideals of motherhood. Mothers are told that their sole worth is established by their role as a mom. And as a result, they put so much effort into raising their kids that they forget who they really are. Presenting a positive biblical model, Barnhill shows how to dismiss cultural ideals of perfection and find ultimate worth in a relationship with God. "Courageous. Important. Challenging. Open this book and read. It will open your mind as to your investment in mothering...and in your world." -- Elisa Morgan, President, MOPS International