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5 Minutes for Books – This week’s review and contest: Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God

May 7, 2007 by Jennifer Donovan

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Welcome to “5 Minutes for Books” – our newest column at 5 Minutes for Mom. Here we will feature both children’s books and books for Mom, usually with a copy to giveaway.

At 5 Minutes for Mom, we love to review and giveaway books. So, we thought, why not organize it all into a regular weekly feature? To help us out with the new column, (Susan and I just don’t have enough time to read and review all the books we want to!) we have enlisted the help of book lover and blogger, Jennifer Donovan, from Snapshot.

Jennifer, who is also one of our regular contributors at Faith Lifts, regularly reviews books on her blog Snapshot. So when I was thinking of bloggers to call on for this assignment, Jennifer immediately came to mind. Susan and I will still review books for “5 Minutes for Books,” (we love reviewing books and can’t give it up!) but Jennifer will be the main reviewer. Thanks Jennifer – we are looking forward to reading your thoughts, insights and opinions.

This week’s review and contest: Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God by Mary E. Demuth

5M4Bsidebar.jpg I am so pleased to introduce the new “5 Minutes for Books” column. Janice and Susan have made 5 Minutes for Mom a great resource for all sorts of products of interest to moms. When they decided to create a regular column about books and they asked me to help, I was thrilled. I couldn’t wait to share my love of books with all of you here.

Even though I have an eight year old daughter who is in school and a three year old son who is home all day with me, I make time to read. I read for escape, losing myself in a great novel or memoir; I read for instruction, gleaning wisdom from other experts or moms like me about parenting and marriage and housekeeping; I read for encouragement, discovering others who have failed just as I have, but have lived to tell about it and to share secrets of their success.

Reading about others helps me to understand who I am. As I admire strengths in fictional heroines or real-life moms sharing their stories, I realize that I want to possess those strengths myself (and at times I realize that I already do.) I am also confronted with weaknesses that I want to change, and sometimes an example of how to do so.

In Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God, Mary E. DeMuth shares her reflections on motherhood in exactly this way. Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God meets all of the reasons I read that I listed above. It is simply the best book on motherhood that I’ve ever read. The subtitle is “encouragement to refresh your soul,” and that it does. There is no 5 step plan to become a better mom or to transform you children into angels. This book is so effective because it speaks to moms, by offering personal thoughts about how we can:
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  • connect with other moms
  • stop the whining (and stop our whining)
  • seek forgiveness from our kids
  • offer it to them freely
  • learn from our children while trying to teach them

In almost every chapter, Mary shares how mothering helps her to understand God more or to lean on Him in the times that she fails. She writes honestly, with real-life, often humorous examples. Each of the 60 short chapters could easily be read as a devotional, but I dare you to stop at just one each day!

To underscore my appreciation of this book, let me tell you that I have ordered no less than five copies of this book. It’s a favorite birthday gift for friends who are in the trenches of motherhood as I am.

You can read an excerpt from Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God on her blog pioneer parenting. We will also host Mary for an interview in July coordinating with the release of her new book. You can keep up with Mary at her main blog, Relevant Prose.

And of course – one of you is going to win a copy of Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God, generously donated by the author. We will draw a winner from the comments on this post and announce her name Monday, May 14th, at our next weekly installment of “5 Minutes for books.” So make sure you leave your comment for your chance to win!

Also, to let us know what you want to hear about in the future, in the comments you can share what your favorite type of book to read is, or what kinds of books you would like more information on.

Every Monday, Janice, Susan, or I will be sharing a book recommendation or an author interview, and we will most often have a giveaway as well! Feel free to put the button in your sidebar to let your readers know that you are taking time for books, and that there are books to be won each Monday here at 5 Minutes for Mom. (If you want the code, go to read more at the end of this post.)

I look forward to enjoying our ordinary lives and extraordinary books together each week.

by

Jennifer Donovan
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edited to add: Canadians may enter, but please remember that there may be duties or taxes you need to pay when the item crosses the border.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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103 Comments

  1. Jody says

    May 18, 2007 at 2:44 am

    Looking forward to reading this book.
    Sign me up!
    Jody

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  2. Erica Johns says

    May 13, 2007 at 11:05 am

    This book sounds great!

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  3. Kim says

    May 12, 2007 at 10:05 pm

    Thia book sounds like just what the doctor ordered! If I don’t win it I plan on buying it.

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  4. Kerry Keating says

    May 11, 2007 at 4:57 pm

    Sounds like a great book!

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  5. Kimberly says

    May 11, 2007 at 10:10 am

    Reading has always been a passion for me. A way to escape and refresh myself. I am looking forward to Mondays now and the juicy treasures you ladies will be sharing with us all. Great book I can’t wait to read it.

    Reply
  6. Karla says

    May 10, 2007 at 10:57 pm

    I love reading; and always have a list of “Books I Want to Read”. Thanks for adding another one to the list!
    Awesome prize for the winner!

    Reply
  7. Jeannine says

    May 10, 2007 at 1:15 pm

    This book is actually on my Amazon wish list! Now that I’ve read your recommendation, I will be ordering it if I do not win. Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Karen says

    May 9, 2007 at 11:30 pm

    I would love this book!

    I am also excited about the weekly column:-)

    Reply
  9. Emily says

    May 9, 2007 at 10:35 pm

    Oh, I would love this book!

    Reply
  10. Sandi says

    May 9, 2007 at 4:02 pm

    I would love to be entered for the contest. I enjoy reading some Christian fiction but especially nonfiction books that really let me relate to the author — whether it be about motherhood or my faith.

    Reply
  11. Heather says

    May 9, 2007 at 1:25 pm

    I have recently begun to regularly read Mary’s blog and have enjoyed that. I am eager to add her books to my “to read” list.

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  12. Julie D. says

    May 9, 2007 at 12:47 pm

    Goodness… all of these contests are so fun! Thanks! I’m in.

    Reply
  13. Niki Nowell says

    May 9, 2007 at 12:21 pm

    I’m so happy I was directed here by Mary. This sounds great! Count me in too! Mary Demuth is a friend of a friend – I think that’s called one degree of separation! 😉 Read her stuff!! It’s amazing!!

    Reply
  14. IRENE says

    May 9, 2007 at 9:58 am

    Hello,
    This sounds a very interesting book! Please enter my name!
    Thank you.

    Reply
  15. Monkey Giggles says

    May 9, 2007 at 9:36 am

    I’m in….But that okay if I don’t win. I am going to buy this book. Sounds really good

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  16. Jessica says

    May 9, 2007 at 12:58 am

    If I don’t win – I’m going to have to buy it and I think the big sale at Celebration was tonight! Missed it!

    Reply
  17. Jill H. says

    May 8, 2007 at 11:56 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful read, off to add it to my “I want” list….

    Reply
  18. Llama Momma says

    May 8, 2007 at 9:58 pm

    Pick me, pick me! I so need this book!

    Reply
  19. Laurie says

    May 8, 2007 at 9:32 pm

    This is so great! I recently started reading Mary’s book, “Building the Christian Family You Never Had.” I am loving it! (It feels like it was written just for me!) Anyway, this has gotten me interested in her other book so I’m so excited about this contest! Thank you entering me!

    Reply
  20. amber says

    May 8, 2007 at 9:21 pm

    This is exactly the kind of books I currently enjoy reading. I would love to see more reviews on encouragement/self-help for mothers or stay-at-home moms. Please enter me in your contest.

    Reply
  21. blondeblogger says

    May 8, 2007 at 9:10 pm

    The book sounds wonderful! Please enter me. 🙂 Thank you!

    Reply
  22. Beth Carpenter says

    May 8, 2007 at 8:53 pm

    I love the Author/ Christian Comedian Anita Renfroe she has a few books under her belt check her out at http://www.anitarenfroe.com..

    Please enter me!

    Reply
  23. Tammy says

    May 8, 2007 at 8:22 pm

    I love books and enjoy hearing about what others are reading. Please enter me!

    Reply
  24. Caryn says

    May 8, 2007 at 12:17 pm

    I’m a first time mom to be and I’m always looking for books on raising children. Excited about this one. Please enter me!!!!

    Reply
  25. Aimee says

    May 8, 2007 at 12:02 pm

    Sounds like a great boo! I would love to read it! Thanks for sharing this book!

    Reply
  26. Kim says

    May 8, 2007 at 11:48 am

    I would love to be in the drawing. I recently read Mary’s “Pioneer Parenting” book and it REALLY ministered to me. As a first generation Christian, longing to teach my girls about what a great God they have, I am full of doubts and second guesses. It’s hard to do something you’ve never seen done (in a healthy, Christlike way) before. Mary’s writing is very personal, very authentic and made me realize I’m not crazy or alone in my journey. I finished the book feeling understood and hopeful. This book sounds like more encouragement for my soul. Who doesn’t need that? 🙂

    Reply
  27. Missy Kemp says

    May 8, 2007 at 10:56 am

    I would LOVE to win this book!

    Reply
  28. Shauna says

    May 8, 2007 at 10:31 am

    I’d like to be entered to win the book!

    Reply
  29. Krista Ratley says

    May 8, 2007 at 9:47 am

    That sounds like the book for me. If I dont win-can I buy this book at the Bible Store? or do I get it online?

    Reply
  30. CPA Mom and Soccer Mom Angela says

    May 8, 2007 at 8:57 am

    Do you have a smaller button? This one is too big for my sidebar. Thanks!

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  31. CPA Mom and Soccer Mom Angela says

    May 8, 2007 at 8:53 am

    also cpamomva.blogspot.com

    What a great idea for a new column. I’ll put the button up today. This book sounds wonderful too!

    Reply
  32. kardel says

    May 8, 2007 at 8:48 am

    I know you’re not supposed to “judge a book by it’s cover”, but I love the cover of this book! The review sounds great. Count me in to win! Thank you!

    Reply
  33. purebillow says

    May 8, 2007 at 8:42 am

    Here via Mommylife… great column idea!

    Reply
  34. Susan says

    May 8, 2007 at 7:14 am

    Sounds like a wonderful book! I am always on the lookout for new things to read… thanks for the inspiration, and I look forward to future columns too.

    Reply
  35. Melinda says

    May 8, 2007 at 3:17 am

    OOO! OOO! OOO! I love books. I’m always reading. This is a GREAT contest and a wonderful column. THANK YOU.

    Reply
  36. dawnz:) says

    May 8, 2007 at 12:12 am

    This looks like a book I could really use! Please enter me!:)
    dawnz:)

    Reply
  37. Heidi says

    May 7, 2007 at 11:32 pm

    Sounds like a great book, I’m excited that you’ll be reviewing books each week. Since I don’t have much time for reading I like it when a book is refered by someone else!!!!

    Reply
  38. bee says

    May 7, 2007 at 11:08 pm

    Sounds like a great book! I’m putting it on my “to read” list even if I don’t win it!

    Reply
  39. Dianne says

    May 7, 2007 at 11:04 pm

    Sounds like a great book. I keep hearing wonderful things about Mary DeMuth’s writing, but haven’t had an opportunity to get any of her books yet. It would be super to win this one! 😀

    Reply
  40. leah belle says

    May 7, 2007 at 11:04 pm

    I’d love to read it. Hope I win!

    Reply
  41. LivingforGod says

    May 7, 2007 at 9:46 pm

    I enjoyed reading your review. Sounds like a great book. Please enter me in this contest. Thanks!

    I would love to see reviews on inspirational books for moms/homeschool moms and books about character building for kids.

    Reply
  42. oh amanda says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:36 pm

    Sounds awesome!

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  43. Charis says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:55 pm

    Count me in!

    Reply
  44. Melody says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:53 pm

    Wow, we read for the EXACT! SAME! REASONS! I love this idea, and the book sounds great! Thanks for starting this.

    Reply
  45. melissa says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:33 pm

    sounds like one i want to read.

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  46. Jenny says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:12 pm

    Sounds like a great book! I’d love to win!

    Reply
  47. Lani says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:09 pm

    Awesome! Please enter me too. 🙂

    Reply
  48. Mrs Pear says

    May 7, 2007 at 5:13 pm

    This book sounds wonderful!

    And I love the column, I will definitely be adding it to my blog!

    Reply
  49. Rebecca says

    May 7, 2007 at 4:54 pm

    Hi Jennifer! I’m so glad you will be doing this column and I am totally looking forward to reading this book. In fact, I have been looking for a book for my every-time-I-go-to-a-baby shower gift, this sounds like it could be a contender.

    Reply
  50. Karla says

    May 7, 2007 at 4:51 pm

    I’ve read Mrs. Demuth’s book on pioneer parenting (Building the Christian Family You Never Had) – it was great! I’m sure this one would touch my soul as well. Whether I win it here (which would be great! 😉 ) or not, I do plan to read it!
    🙂
    Great review!

    Reply
  51. JessicaB says

    May 7, 2007 at 4:49 pm

    Sounds like a great book. Enter me please.

    Reply
  52. Sarah says

    May 7, 2007 at 4:42 pm

    Sounds like a book I could really use right now!

    Reply
  53. monica - books are our friends says

    May 7, 2007 at 4:36 pm

    the odds are against it, but if the Lord wills…

    Reply
  54. Laura says

    May 7, 2007 at 4:19 pm

    Sounds like a great book! Add me to the drawing!

    Reply
  55. Susanne says

    May 7, 2007 at 4:11 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful book! Throw my name in for it please!

    This is a great idea!

    Reply
  56. YoungMommy says

    May 7, 2007 at 3:50 pm

    The weekly book reviews sound great…
    Count me in for the drawing! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  57. Ginny Parker says

    May 7, 2007 at 3:39 pm

    Sounds like a great book. I would love to be entered to win it.

    Reply
  58. Heather says

    May 7, 2007 at 3:33 pm

    I am all for anything bookish. 🙂

    Reply
  59. Jodi says

    May 7, 2007 at 3:26 pm

    What a great book!! *fingers crossed* I win!

    Reply
  60. Nancy Mleczko says

    May 7, 2007 at 2:31 pm

    What a wonderful book!
    It sounds incredible.
    The review is absolutely fantastic.
    I can’t think of any mom that wouldn’t lOVE this book!
    Thank you for letting us know about the book and for the FANTATIC review!
    Every blessing, your sister in Christ,
    Nancy

    Reply
  61. relevantgirl says

    May 7, 2007 at 2:06 pm

    Wow. It’s so great to see all these comments! Yes, I would ship to Canada or an APO. I wrote this book as an ordinary mom–full of doubts and weakness and neediness–who has encountered God’s strength. I’m thrilled you all may buy the book. I pray that it blesses you much.

    Warmly,
    Mary E. DeMuth

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  62. Chris says

    May 7, 2007 at 1:52 pm

    Jennifer,
    This book sounds great! Include me in the drawing. Thanks! I will look forward to stopping by on Mondays to hear your reviews.

    Reply
  63. Nina says

    May 7, 2007 at 1:41 pm

    Thanks for sharing about this book with us. Sounds like a winner! I will also be purchasing it if I don’t win the drawing. :o) Nina

    Reply
  64. Tonja says

    May 7, 2007 at 1:23 pm

    a much needed read. I mostly read non-fiction. I see the author as a teacher, and I read like I’m having a conversation with that author. I have sooooo much to learn about parenting and marriage…and the Lord usually uses books to teach me.
    I’ve also started reading chic-lit (like Sharon Hink’s novels), which I didn’t think I’d love until I read it!

    Reply
  65. anna says

    May 7, 2007 at 1:04 pm

    Great review…can’t wait to read it…I will be purchasing if I don’t win:-)

    Reply
  66. melody says

    May 7, 2007 at 12:47 pm

    Wonderful review. If I’m not fortunate to win, I’ll be purchasing this one.

    Reply
  67. Kari K says

    May 7, 2007 at 12:21 pm

    Looks like a great book! I would love to win it!

    Reply
  68. Deb says

    May 7, 2007 at 12:20 pm

    Please enter me for this book, thanks.

    Reply
  69. SaraR says

    May 7, 2007 at 12:07 pm

    I definitely came across this site at the right time. I’m excited to learn about more good books out there!

    Reply
  70. Katrine says

    May 7, 2007 at 11:51 am

    I just discovered 5 Minutes for Mom last week. I have really enjoyed it! I love to read so this new article about books is so exciting. I appreciate reviews because I know before I begin a book if it is worth reading. I look forward to spending 5 minutes with mothers here everyday!

    Reply
  71. Pattie says

    May 7, 2007 at 11:38 am

    What a great column! I also put it over on the Dot Com Women book blog. (www.dcwblogs.com/books)

    Reply
  72. Leslie says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:59 am

    Her perspective seems really interesting. Count me in!

    Reply
  73. qbyrnes says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:55 am

    I just found this site and both the books and getting 5 minutes for me sound wonderful. I have recently become a SAHM mom and have struggled with if I am doing the right thing as a mom sometimes. I would love to read this. Is it open to APO boxes? Still offically part of the US and the mailing is the same. Just wondering

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  74. lifeasamama says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:37 am

    great review! this ordinary mom wants in…

    Reply
  75. Tessa says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:20 am

    I enjoy reading books that make me feel normal. I will put a button on my blog. thanks, you all always have the coolest things to give away.

    Reply
  76. Jenny-up the hill says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:13 am

    This sounds like an excellent book! I really appreciate when people review books because there are soooo many out there it is hard to really know which ones are worthwhile..but of, course, ya’ll know this! lol!!

    Reply
  77. BeckyB says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:07 am

    This sounds WONDERFUL – I would love to win it, but if I don’t you can be sure I will buy it!! Thanks for the review.

    Reply
  78. Cindy says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:06 am

    Great review. Count me in!

    Reply
  79. Jessica says

    May 7, 2007 at 9:37 am

    I love this new column! The book sounds fabulous!!

    Reply
  80. Kari says

    May 7, 2007 at 9:34 am

    Hi!
    Wow, that book looks fantastic…and what a GREAT idea for a new column…you guys ROCK! God bless!

    Reply
  81. Heather (Heather's reality show) says

    May 7, 2007 at 9:18 am

    Sounds really great! I love all the new stuff you guys are doing. Now I know when I hear from you Janice why you say you are always busy! It all makes sense now! 🙂

    Reply
  82. Heather says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:49 am

    Great review. I’d love to win the book. If I don’t it is going on my to buy list.

    Reply
  83. Lauren S. says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:34 am

    What a wonderful idea! I look forward to reading the reviews. Please count me in for the drawing!

    Reply
  84. mama k says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:29 am

    enter me too please! sounds like a great book.

    Reply
  85. Adventures In Babywearing says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:16 am

    Wow- this is so awesome! Putting it in my sidebar now!!

    Steph

    Reply
  86. Alyson says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:05 am

    This book sounds simply wonderful! oh please pick me! pick me ! 🙂

    Reply
  87. Meg says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:56 am

    Book reviews are a great idea! So is the contest 🙂

    Reply
  88. Dirkey says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:27 am

    Sounds great, I’m in! 🙂

    Reply
  89. Jana says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:15 am

    Sounds good; count me in! I look forward to more reviews in the weeks to come; what a great new column!

    Reply
  90. Ruth :) says

    May 7, 2007 at 6:53 am

    HORRAY!!!! I love a good review – and great recommendations … and an opportunity to win one!! Sounds like a great book! – This is going on my ‘to read book’ whether I win or not 🙂

    Thanks!

    Reply
  91. Lu says

    May 7, 2007 at 6:50 am

    Please enter me in the contest! The book sounds great! Thanks!

    Reply
  92. Alexis says

    May 7, 2007 at 6:43 am

    Wow as a total book worm I am so excited about this column! I am always looking for new reads. This book sounds awesome.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  93. Carey says

    May 7, 2007 at 6:39 am

    This sounds like a great read! Thanks for offering it to us in a contest. My favorite type of books to read are bible based books, like books that bring me closer to God, and I also like fiction books, written by Christian authors like Beverly Lewis, Francine Rivers, Staci Wilder…to name a few.

    Reply
  94. mira says

    May 7, 2007 at 4:29 am

    hooray for book reviews. One of my favorite classes in college had a book review due every single week. tough work, but SO worth it.

    Reply
  95. Atasha says

    May 7, 2007 at 1:48 am

    Please enter me in this contest. I need it so badly.

    Reply
  96. Brooke says

    May 7, 2007 at 1:36 am

    What a wonderful idea! Love that you’ve included a book review into this blog. This first book sounds like a great read. No matter what I will have to pick it up. Thanks ladies!

    Reply
  97. Jennifer says

    May 7, 2007 at 1:20 am

    This looks like a very interesting and much needed book! Thanks for the chance to win it!

    Reply
  98. Trista says

    May 7, 2007 at 1:17 am

    I’m in! 😀

    Reply
  99. Janice says

    May 7, 2007 at 1:03 am

    Hi Laura – I am so sorry!!! We forgot to check with the author! We will check with her and I will edit the post to let you know. But if you are eligible, consider yourself entered! 🙂

    Reply
  100. Laura says

    May 7, 2007 at 12:57 am

    Jennifer how nice to see you here. I enjoyed your review so much I was all set to order the book! I’ll wait though to see if I win it first..lol. That is if this is open to us Canadians.

    Thanks,
    Laura

    Reply
  101. tanyetta says

    May 7, 2007 at 12:55 am

    I’m always interested in books that give guidelines on how to balance it all! (motherhood, wife, sister, friend, etc..)

    I really want to jump start my reading again. Please enter my name into the book giveaway. Thanks Ladies 🙂

    Reply

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REDEEMING LOVE Set to Strike Gold on the Big Screen #RedeemingLoveMovie

REDEEMING LOVE Set to Strike Gold on the Big Screen #RedeemingLoveMovie

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