Regret Free Parenting by Catherine Hickem, LCSW

This may be one of the best parenting books I have read in many years.  I received my complimentary copy of Regret Free Parenting by Catherine Hickem, LCSW last Friday and have read and reread it several times.  I like the subtitle Raise Good Kids and Know You're Doing it Right.  Ms Hickem is the founder of Intentional Moms  a national not-for-profit organization that provides information, support and insights on motherhood.  Unconditional love is what our children need most and the author helps us to convey to our children with her help in having us ask ourselves the right questions about our parenting skills and past experiences as a child ourselves.  Our own behavior in parenting needs to be in the best interest of our children.  This book is good for us individually and privately, but also as a Bible study with other moms with like desires to raise great kids.  A great gift for a new mother and a great reference book for any mother.  Follow the faith points in the book and make your mothering more powerful and rewarding.

PUJOLS More Than A Game by Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth

I received my complimentary copy of PUJOLS from Thomas Nelson Publishers with some anxiety because I am not a sports fan.  I should not have worried about reviewing this book because I enjoyed every word.  I found that this remarkable man and athelete who cares much more about Jesus and living for Him than he cares about baseball.  Reading this story about a man and his wife totally sold out to The Lord was an inspiration.  PUJOLS says he doesn't want to be remembered as a great baseball player.  He wants to be remembered as a great guy that loved The Lord, loved serving his community, and who gave back.  There is lots of scripture through out the book and it gives you many examples of what God expects of His children and how He blessed them.  I had a hard time putting it down and I am certain that it would be even more enjoyable if you are a baseball fan.  I think this would be an excellent tool to help a young man see his need for giving his life to Jesus.  The PUJOLS oldest daughter has downs syndrome and the foundation they have formed for families with disabled children is a story in its self.  They tirelessly give of themselves and their resources to help others and often travel to foreign countries to aid and deliver the gospel message.  This is definitely a must read for sports fans and anyone needing a spiritual uplifting read.