Letters To And From A Christian Mother And More

Ethics, morals, and society in general have been spiraling downward for more than 50 years. Life simply was different up through the 1940s and the decade that followed. Christian thought today is discredited on the university campus, and traditional Christian piety now is viewed by the majority of the public as "old fashioned." Postmodernism has become entrenched. In Christian circles, the question often is asked: "How does the unbeliever cope?" As believing Christians, we know that the Word of God provides all of the answers. Perhaps LETTERS TO AND FROM A CHRISTIAN MOTHER AND MORE will be of some assistance to both the believer and the unbeliever, who as the parent of a young child or children, or of young adult children, must advise and counsel that child as they navigate through their religious, social, and academic decisions. Dr. Terry L. Johnson stated that the letters "are remarkable and show clearly what a devout and accomplished woman your mother was...They are wise and devotionally rich, and may deserve a wider readership." (From the Preface). Dr. Johnson continued: "Their literary quality was outstanding. More importantly, they were filled with sound, shrewd, bold, Biblical counsel for her boys, particularly in the years between the beginning of college and the birth of Si and Suzanne's first child, Carey. I wanted to read more and became convinced that others, particularly parents, could benefit from hearing the strong counsel of a Christian mother to her beloved sons." (From the Foreword).

Ethics, morals, and society in general have been spiraling downward for more than 50 years. Life simply was different up through the 1940s and the decade that followed. Christian thought today is discredited on the university campus, and traditional Christian piety now is viewed by the majority of the public as old fashioned. Postmodernism has become entrenched. In Christian circles, the question often is asked: How does the unbeliever cope? As believing Christians, we know that the Word of God provides all of the answers. Perhaps LETTERS TO AND FROM A CHRISTIAN MOTHER AND MORE will be of some assistance to both the believer and the unbeliever, who as the parent of a young child or children, or of young adult children, must advise and counsel that child as they navigate through their religious, social, and academic decisions. Dr. Terry L. Johnson stated that the letters are remarkable and show clearly what a devout and accomplished woman your mother was...They are wise and devotionally rich, and may deserve a wider readership. (From the Preface). Dr. Johnson continued: Their literary quality was outstanding. More importantly, they were filled with sound, shrewd, bold, Biblical counsel for her boys, particularly in the years between the beginning of college and the birth of Si and Suzannes first child, Carey. I wanted to read more and became convinced that others, particularly parents, could benefit from hearing the strong counsel of a Christian mother to her beloved sons. (From the Foreword).

Letters of Encouragement from a Mother to Her Son is pretty much made up of nine letters that were written by a mother to her only child, her son who has to spend time locked away from family. Out of the nine letters, the last one has not yet been read by my son. By this time, if you are reading this, my son has also. After each letter, there are scriptures and teaching that one could ponder on and apply to their life so that they may be encouraged and lifted up and know that they are not alone. Most of us young and old never pick up a Bible, so God has appointed those that are led by the Holy Spirit to be a light to the world. I pray that this book will reach and bless many who read it, and I pray that those who apply the Word of Jesus to their life will be encouraged and changed in a way that draws them closer to Jesus Christ. Maybe they would even give their life to Jesus, if they haven't already, then assemble themselves around those who love the Lord so that they may continue to grow in the Lord our God and pass it on to the next, spreading the love of God. Amen! Be encouraged.

Writing about my experience and the help I received, is an addition to my healing process. My wish for this book is that women in this type situation will get help right away and don't take as long as I did.

Have you ever wondered what the Titus 2 relationship looks like today? Jill Beran was a young woman looking for a reason to go on. Leanne Anderson was a busy wife and mother with the wisdom and experience Jill needed. Neither of them knew the bond that would be formed or how their lives would change-but God did. He crossed their paths and led them to form a unique mentoring relationship. While two women in such different stages of life may seem like unlikely friends, their experience shows how lives are impacted when generations connect. Spiritual mentoring is a biblical concept, and "Letters from Leanne" illustrates its importance yet today. As you read Leanne and Jill's letters their friendship will leave you encouraged and longing for your own spiritual mother-daughter relationship. This book is a beautiful picture of what a mentoring relationship can be-whether face to face or long distance. Many women today need mentors to learn from. I pray this book will inspire all of us to pursue finding a mentor, or being one! Marybeth Whalen, Proverbs 31 Speaker and author of "Learning to Live Financially Free"

Reprint of the original, first published in 1868.