What and who should get the best of us? And why is it so enticing to choose lesser things instead of lasting things? As moms we know the magnetic pull to steer away from what's important and choose what feels irresistible in the moment. In Shiny Things, Amanda Bacon and Anne-Renee Gumley bring to light the distractions moms face every day. Honoring God and loving our families are our highest priority, but sometimes we need help keeping them there. For all of us who find ourselves caught in the cycle of distraction but are looking for a way out, Shiny Things will help us: - identify the threat of distractions so we can learn to live with intention - resist the pull to be interrupted by non-essentials and focus on God and our priority people - purpose to live free from distraction with hearts turned Godward in all we do It's never too late to take hold of what's most important. Today's a great day to start. When a constant stream of distractions demand your attention, it's easy to lose sight of what this Mom thing is all about. Shiny Things examines the joys and difficulties of parenthood, and offers hope to help you determine what is truly important and how to mother fully present and engaged. "My friends Amanda and Anne-Renee deeply understand the struggle we all face as moms to be present with our family while our attention is pulled in a million different directions. The practical, godly wisdom they share in Shiny Things will meet you right where you are while pointing you back to the moment-by-moment help offered to us by Jesus Himself. Such a needed message for us moms today." -Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries "This is a kind book for any mom who feels pushed around by her schedule and pulled away by distraction. What Amanda and Anne-Renee do for moms in Shiny Things is to bring us back to center by reminding us of our most basic loves-home, good work, family, dear friends, and a God who holds us all together. I'm grateful for the friendship they have with each other that they graciously extend to us in the pages of this book." -Emily P. Freeman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Simply Tuesday and host of The Next Right Thing podcast "Amanda and Anne-Renee remind us that moms are not robots-we have real demands on our time and space, but also some very real limitations. Shiny Things is an excellent read that helps us see how choosing wisely, with the bigger picture always in mind, is key. This book is like sitting with two friends who help me focus on my relationship with God, my priority people, and my God-given role as a mom." -Nicki Koziarz, bestselling author and speaker Amanda Bacon lives in North Carolina with her husband, Jeremy, and their eight children. She works for Proverbs 31 Ministries and loves encouraging women with biblical truth and authenticity. When she isn't driving carpool or feeding people, you can find her writing, reading, or wandering outdoors. Anne-Renee Gumley and her husband, Andrew, live in Alaska, with their two children and a bunny. Her days are a messy mix of work, motherhood, and ministry, with time reserved for bike rides, breakfast foods, and bonfires. She loves words-especially the mom related ones. "This book is your survival guide to the stop-go-stop-go rollercoaster of parenting. It's not another to-do. It's a to-don't. Here's your permission slip to stop what's sucking the life out of you and find new ways to focus on what's life-giving to you and your family." -Lisa-Jo Baker, bestselling author of Never Unfriended and cohost of the Out of the Ordinary podcast "My friends Amanda and Anne-Renee deeply understand the struggle we all face as moms to be present with our family while our attention is pulled in a million different directions. The practical, godly wisdom they share in Shiny Things will me

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