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Blue Like Play Dough

August 5, 2009 by Lauren

Check out our NEW (yes, new again) schedule for Bookclub. Because we saw The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society on so many lists, we are going to add it in as our September pick. So join us on September 1 to discuss it!!

October 6: Rooftops of Tehran

November 3: Any work by Louisa May Alcott

December and January: off months — eat some extra holiday pie

PhotobucketBefore I had children, I thought my primary job as a mother would be to mold and shape my kids. As a Christian mother, my desire was to mold them and shape them so that they would grow and conform to Christ’s image. Through the years, my desire to train and nurture them in the admonition of the Lord has not changed, but I have learned that God has used motherhood to transform me in ways that I never expected.

I am sure that many of you have experienced this shaping process. Tricia Goyer admits that she has, and thankfully, she is talented enough to write about it for all of us! In her new book, Blue Like Play Dough, Tricia shares experiences from her own life and reflects on how God has used motherhood to mold her into the person He wants her to be. The stories in Blue Like Play Dough will remind you of events in your own journey, and they will also help you to reflect on how God has shaped you.

One of the aspects about Tricia’s writing that I appreciate is her honesty. Tricia freely shares about her own experience with abortion, teenage pregnancy and motherhood, and her successes and failures as a mom. This is not a book about how one mom got everything right, but how God allows all events and experiences in our lives to change us so that we may be conformed to the image of His son. Additionally, Tricia includes stories from all phases of motherhood, so any mom will find relatable stories, no matter where you are on your own journey.

I am not alone in my praise for this book, Jennifer recently reviewed Blue Like Play Dough as well. Be sure to read her thoughts if you haven’t already.

If you are interested in winning a copy of this book, leave a comment here. We will name one winner next Wednesday.

Also, check out Tricia’s Give One, Get One (GO-GO) Campaign. For every copy of Blue Like Play Dough purchased, Tricia will donate a copy of My Life Unscripted or Generation NeXt Parenting to a pregnancy, teen or family support ministry (while supplies last). Click on the picture below for more information.

Tricia Goyer's Go-Go Campaign!

Congratulations to redhead.kate, the winner of The Precious Girl Club Book and plush toy!

Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

Filed Under: Christian, Lauren, Women's Interest

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Comments

  1. Bridget Combs says

    August 10, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    I was a very young mother as well. It’s been a wonderful experience. my oldest is entering her second year of college and I am only 35

  2. Molly Capel says

    August 11, 2009 at 2:24 am

    I would love the chance to win this book!

  3. Lily Kwan says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:09 am

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

  4. dorothy l says

    August 11, 2009 at 11:31 am

    I would love to win con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

  5. blueviolet says

    August 11, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    I’ve been hearing of this a lot lately. I’d love to read it!

  6. kathy pease says

    August 11, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    Thank you for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY.. Please count me in 🙂

  7. Betty C says

    August 11, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    I’ve heard such great things about this book. I would love to read it.

  8. Marie says

    August 11, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    I would love to read this, it sounds really good!

  9. Kelly Grant says

    August 11, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    I’d love to win this book.

  10. Jan Emo says

    August 11, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    Schools starts and with our three kids going back to school; I can finally grab a great book and chill out in the bathtub. Whew!!!!!!

  11. susan smoaks says

    August 11, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    this book is on my wish list, i would love to win it!

  12. corrie says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    sounds like a wonderful book. would love to win.
    good luck to all.

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