Just Give Me a Little Piece of Quiet: Daily Getaways for a Mom's Soul

Most moms with young children struggle to find a little peace and quiet for themselves in the midst of their hectic days, and setting aside time to spend with God can be even harder. They need devotions that fit their busy schedules and meet them where they are. Lorilee Craker's short readings are just right for these moms. She lends her engaging writing style to personal stories that moms will find encouraging, often funny, and oh-so-familiar. Each reflection is related to a biblical truth and bookended by a verse at the beginning and at the end. Just Give Me a Little Piece of Quiet invites moms to retreat from the day's pressures and be refreshed for tomorrow's possibilities.

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Retreat from the day's pressures and be refreshed for tomorrow's possibilities

Do you struggle to find a little peace for yourself in the midst of your hectic days? You'd like to step off the mommy treadmill for a little while, and set aside some time for yourself and for God.

Just Give Me a Little Piece of Quiet is your daily getaway. Bookended by Scripture, Lorilee's stories and tips for moms in the trenches are a great way to revitalize the spiritual person inside--you know, the beautiful person hidden behind the fight-refereeing, sleep-deprived woman your kids refer to as "Hey, Mom."

These short devotions help you laugh at life's most embarrassing moments, remember treasured memories, and put things back into perspective. And when patience is running thin, Lorilee reminds you why you were so excited to have those little ankle-biters in the first place. It's just what you need to survive those crazy days!

Lorilee Craker is the author of eleven books, including the New York Times bestseller Through the Storm with Lynne Spears and Money Secrets of the Amish. When she's not shuttling her three children to hockey, gymnastics, and everywhere in between, Lorilee moonlights as an entertainment and features writer for the Grand Rapids Press, and has been published in magazines such as Parents and Parent and Child.