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Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments for Moms to Meet with Jesus – 100 Daily Devotions Encourage Your Heart and Start Your Day Right – The Perfect Devotional Gift for Mom Hardcover – March 29, 2016

by Karen Ehman (Author), Ruth Schwenk (Author)
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Kids bickering? Schedule jam-packed? Dishes and laundry both piled up high? Perhaps it's time you pressed pause and took a moment for yourself. Pressing Pause offers you a calm way to start your day, to refresh yourself in Jesus and drink deeply of His presence so that you are ready to pour out love, time, and energy into the people who matter most to you.

With these 100 encouraging devotions, moms will:

  • Begin each day with Scripture
  • Draw on God's powers by discovering His Word
  • Learn practical ways to love and serve

Pressing Pause is perfect for:

  • Any mother wanting to approach each day with a positive mindset and develop a closer relationship with God
  • Motivational gifts, birthdays, Mother's Day, or Christmas
  • Moms, ages 25-50

Whether you're juggling a career, kids' schedules, and church commitments or you're covered in spit-up and anxious about what the next 18 years might hold, you can carve out a few quiet moments to rejuvenate your spirit.

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Karen Ehman is a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker, a New York Times bestselling author, and a writer for First 5, a Bible study app that reaches over 2 million people daily. She has written thirteen books including Let. It. Go., Keep It Shut, and Pressing Pause. Her passion is to help women to live their priorities as they reflect the gospel to a watching world. Married to her college sweetheart, Todd, and the mother of three, she enjoys antique hunting, cheering for the Detroit Tigers, and feeding the many people who gather around her kitchen island for a taste of Mama Karen's cooking. Connect with her at karenehman.com  

Ruth Schwenk is the founder of the popular blog, TheBetterMom.com, and along with her pastor/author husband, Patrick, RootlikeFaith.com, and FortheFamily.org. She is the trusted author of several books with Harper Collins Christian, including Settle My Soul, Pressing Pause, For Better or For Kids and The Better Mom Book and Devotional. Ruth is a Michigan football super fan, a self-proclaimed "foodie," and lover of all things HGTV. But her greatest joy is her family. She lives with her husband, four children, two pesky hamsters and their loyal Labrador retriever in the beautiful, college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zondervan (March 29, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0310357799
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310357797
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.56 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 8.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    RUTH SCHWENK is the founder of the popular blog, The Better Mom and the author of several books with HarperCollins Christian and Bethany Publishing including the best-selling Jesus, Calm My Heart, award-winning Settle My Soul co-authored with Karen Ehman and the best-selling The Better Mom Devotional. Her prayers on IG and FB have reached millions of women across the world.

    Ruth is a Michigan football super-fan and a self-proclaimed foodie. But her greatest joy is her family. She lives with her children in the dreamy college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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    Karen is a New York Times bestselling author with Proverbs 31 Ministries as well as a writer for Encouragement For Today, an online devotional that reaches over four million readers daily. She is also a contributing teacher for the First 5 app, a Bible-study tool with over two million users and a columnist with HomeLife Magazine. She has authored twenty books including KEEP IT SHUT: What to Say, How to Say It and When to Say Nothing at All and the ECPA 2020 book of the year Settle My Soul: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus. She has been featured on numerous media outlets including TODAY Parenting, Fox News, Redbook, Crosswalk, and the You Version app.

    Karen has been married for over a quarter-century to her college sweetheart Todd and is the mom of six--three bio kids and their spouses by marriage, although she forgets which are which. She is also Grandma Kit to the adorable Jasper Ridge. She resides in central Michigan where she enjoys collecting vintage Pyrex dishes, strolling area farm markets, and processing life with all who gather around her mid-century dining room table for a taste of Mama Karen's county fair, blue ribbon-winning cooking.

    Her greatest desire is to help women to live their priorities and love their lives, reflecting the gospel as they do.

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Customers find this devotional book inspiring and encouraging, describing it as a sweet Bible study for moms with young kids. The book is praised for its readability, with quick but meaningful devotionals, and its perfect length makes it suitable for busy moms. Customers appreciate the Scripture content, with one noting that each chapter starts with a Bible verse, and they like the questions at the end of each section. Customers describe the book as peaceful and calming, making it a great gift option.

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146 customers mention "Devotional value"146 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be a great devotional that encourages and inspires them, serving as a sweet Bible study for moms.

"...You can make it quick or take your time. Good for parents of all aged children, I’ve gifted to new and old moms." Read more

"...It’s definitely geared toward the busy mom stage of life I am in at this moment! I would recommend." Read more

"...to you, friend, to fill your heart with things that are pure, right, noble, and of excellence... this is one way to get closer to God coupled with..." Read more

"...Most of all, it was biblically sound! Also love the little question prompts where you can write answers!" Read more

89 customers mention "Readability"89 positive0 negative

Customers find the devotional book easy to read and appreciate its quick, meaningful content.

"...You can make it quick or take your time. Good for parents of all aged children, I’ve gifted to new and old moms." Read more

"Love this devo! It is realistic and a quick and easy to use! I love starting my day with it!" Read more

"...The sections are not overly long, definitely doable as a busy mama who can't make it very long without interruptions...." Read more

"This book is beautifully written. Everything is from a busy mom’s point of view...." Read more

33 customers mention "Length"33 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the length of the devotional moments, noting that they are brief enough to sneak away with children and not overly long.

"...What makes it worth five stars? Scripture content, personal story, a push toward God, and an application portion...." Read more

"...The sections are not overly long, definitely doable as a busy mama who can't make it very long without interruptions...." Read more

"...struggled to make the time to read devotions but with the perfect length of these, I take 5 minutes while my kids finish eating breakfast and find..." Read more

"...Perfect length to sneak away from the kiddos for a few moments without fear of them locking each other out of the house or destroying the house...." Read more

16 customers mention "Scripture content"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the Scripture content of the book, with one customer noting that each day starts with a Bible verse, and another mentioning that it's easy to understand.

"...What makes it worth five stars? Scripture content, personal story, a push toward God, and an application portion...." Read more

"...This devotional is biblically based and is not cheesy. It's exactly the type of thing I need to read every day...." Read more

"...I throughly enjoyed each days Scripture, devotion, prayer, and questions...." Read more

"...If I miss a day, it's ok. I love that scripture is first, a short story, a Prayer and then refelcetion...." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a great gift.

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"...This would make a great gift for any mom. It is hard back and thick, great quality and well written. A favorite on my shelf." Read more

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13 customers mention "Pacing"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's pacing, with several noting it's fantastic for busy moms, and one mentioning it's perfect for those on the go.

"...Pressing pause is so beautiful. If your a mom who doesnt have much time but want to make time to worship and be in the word. Buy this book!" Read more

"...It also takes only a few minutes every day and is made for busy moms." Read more

"...read in the morning, nap time or any where you can relax and pause a minute or two." Read more

"This book is so great. It really helps you slow down, press pause, and remember the important things in life...." Read more

10 customers mention "Questions"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the questions included in the book, with one mentioning the daily reads and another noting the space provided for responses.

"...I am digging the daily reads and questions and journal section...." Read more

"...Most of all, it was biblically sound! Also love the little question prompts where you can write answers!" Read more

"...Everything is from a busy mom’s point of view. There’s questions for each day and a space to write and reflect on your life...." Read more

"...I throughly enjoyed each days Scripture, devotion, prayer, and questions...." Read more

9 customers mention "Calming effect"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book calming and peaceful, with one mentioning it helps them meditate on the Word.

"...With all the chaos and distraction in our daily lives, it is comforting and inspiring to take a few minutes each day to remember what is most..." Read more

"...Just what a momma needs. It helps to turn your heart and mind back to Christ in a busy season of life. Catching small, sweet moments with Jesus...." Read more

"...I've gone through it by myself and gone through it with friends. Peaceful, purposeful, timely messages for the reader...." Read more

"I love this book. It offers me a great moment of calm before work every day!" Read more

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  • Ally
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quick Devotional
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    This is a great tool to spend time with God. You can make it quick or take your time. Good for parents of all aged children, I’ve gifted to new and old moms.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet for busy mom life
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    I have really enjoyed this devotional book for about a month now. It’s definitely geared toward the busy mom stage of life I am in at this moment! I would recommend.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Young Moms Desiring God Will Benefit from This Devotional
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    Almost a necessary devotional book for young moms with little ones. I have three littles and I make regular time with God and his word and just to be with Him. I am digging the daily reads and questions and journal section. I would consider this book worth the time and money and would recommend you buy it and buy it for a friend! What makes it worth five stars? Scripture content, personal story, a push toward God, and an application portion. I find that Karen and Ruth planned well for areas that may require more writing and application to have an extra portion for writing--by design or accident--I am not sure but I enjoy how it's worked out! You know, this specific devotional has a lot of heart and I love Karen and Ruth's heart toward God. They are regular ladies trying to do life and encouraging us to walk toward the King. I recommend this to you, friend, to fill your heart with things that are pure, right, noble, and of excellence... this is one way to get closer to God coupled with your own Bible reading. Are you thinking of getting one? Do it! :)
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    Love this devo! It is realistic and a quick and easy to use! I love starting my day with it!
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  • Mandy Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great devotional w/ thought provoking words
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    Some devotionals can feel surface level, but this one did not. I felt like it actually had good content and made me think. Most of all, it was biblically sound! Also love the little question prompts where you can write answers!
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
    Some devotionals can feel surface level, but this one did not. I felt like it actually had good content and made me think. Most of all, it was biblically sound! Also love the little question prompts where you can write answers!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous used book!
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    Since I purchased this as a “used” product I expected some wear or evidence that it had been read but it not only exceeded my expectations as a used book but was basically new and such an amazing price and it arrived very quickly- sooner than advised!! Will definitely purchase from this seller again.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Very happy
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    I'm only a few days in, but I can already tell this is the devotional I was looking for. The sections are not overly long, definitely doable as a busy mama who can't make it very long without interruptions. I like that there is a verse that starts each day's devo, and a space at the end to write your thoughts or responses to the reflection questions. Looking ahead at the various topics they all seem to be excellent for where I am in life with 4 young kids. It is a very pretty book, well made and sturdy with a hardcover. I am looking forward to using it daily!
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    I'm only a few days in, but I can already tell this is the devotional I was looking for. The sections are not overly long, definitely doable as a busy mama who can't make it very long without interruptions. I like that there is a verse that starts each day's devo, and a space at the end to write your thoughts or responses to the reflection questions. Looking ahead at the various topics they all seem to be excellent for where I am in life with 4 young kids. It is a very pretty book, well made and sturdy with a hardcover. I am looking forward to using it daily!
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  • TB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect length
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    I am someone who has always struggled to make the time to read devotions but with the perfect length of these, I take 5 minutes while my kids finish eating breakfast and find it energizes me to face my day with faith. Love this book!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Te da paz.
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    Me ha ayudado a no matar a mi esposo en está nueva etapa de maternidad.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
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    It's an amazing book. Very happy I bought it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect devotional book for a mum
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    Such a beautiful book, both the cloth cover and the inspiring contents! I’m so glad I found this devotional book through Survival Tips for Mums by Elizabeth El Mostain, it’s full of the spiritual nourishment I need daily as a new mum, I just wish I bought it three years ago:)

    The coloured printing and thick paper are note-friendly and pleasant to hold and read, I love this book with my morning coffee!
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    A perfect devotional book for a mum

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2021
    Such a beautiful book, both the cloth cover and the inspiring contents! I’m so glad I found this devotional book through Survival Tips for Mums by Elizabeth El Mostain, it’s full of the spiritual nourishment I need daily as a new mum, I just wish I bought it three years ago:)

    The coloured printing and thick paper are note-friendly and pleasant to hold and read, I love this book with my morning coffee!
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  • Adam P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great devotional
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    Have read half the book so far, and I really like!! 100% recommend!
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  • Monica White
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a new mom who needs spiritual food!
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    I bought this for my young niece who became a mom for the first time. This is a wonderful book that is set up like a daily devotional but is full of biblical truth and how you can respond to it, that it's a mini Bible study. If you or you know someone who needs some spiritual encouragement from the Bible as a mom, this is a great book. Each reading is 2 or 3 pages long.The reader will love God's Word more as they read this book.
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