TRIGGERS - An Exclusive Interview
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have been able to work behind the scenes with many others as they prepare to
release their book TRIGGERS.
Humbled is an understatement when I was invited to participate in a pre
release study with them. As they dissected
chapter after chapter and led hundreds of women through TRIGGERS, (we
all have or will face at some point in our parenting journey) I slowly found
the atmosphere of my heart transforming along with countless other
mothers. It is with great joy that I
join in celebrating their labor of love.
Prayers have been whispered tears have been shed and our greatest desire
is that TRIGGERS will empower you as a mother, restore the joy and honor
of parenting, and transform your heart and home.
Would you welcome Amber
and Wendy today as we get an inside look into their hearts and lives.
WHICH OF THE TRIGGERS
IN THIS BOOK CHALLENGES YOU THE MOST?
Wendy: Without a doubt, it’s
chapter 15, sometimes daily. It’s easy for me to get into a negative pattern,
wondering, “When will my children ever change?!” Writing this chapter was absolutely
me preaching to my own heart. What I’ve learned is that I’m the one in need of
change, over and over again. Does anyone remember the song, “Let there be peace
on earth, and let it begin with me”? Yes, that!
Amber: Sibling Rivalry in
chapter 7! I feel myself immediately tense and prone to react when they fight
amongst themselves, especially if they get physical with one another. It sets
me off like nothing else can. I think that the hardest part is taking the time
to calmly investigate, and to release the old pattern of thinking that I have
to fix everything. Instead of rushing in with a quick punishment, I want to
take the time to ask them probing questions that get them thinking about their
behavior and reach their hearts. I don’t want them to get along to avoid my
angry reactions. I want them to have harmony in their relationships as siblings
because they love and respect one another. That can often take an entire
childhood.
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN
YOU MESS UP?
Wendy: Goodness, couldn’t this
be a whole chapter in a whole other book? Of course, the right answer is that I
confess my sin to the Lord, and remember that this is why He came — to die
for my sin-stained tendencies. Then I humbly go to my kiddos and ask them for
their forgiveness, too. We talk about how to treat one another better and then
we work to shift our gaze away from those problematic trigger areas and turn
purposefully back to the light of our very blessed days! That’s the Sunday
School answer, the parenting book answer. However, in real life, sometimes I
forget, and I have to put myself in time-out for a bit so that I can calm down
first. This is huge for me. When I sit in my “time-out chair,” I can
meditate on what is true and lovely and right and pure in our sweet family.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO
WRITE THIS BOOK?
Amber: Wendy and I were
leading a series about the most common triggers toward anger in our private
Facebook group for moms who struggle with anger and yelling. It was clear from
the get-go that this was a huge need! Moms needed a good balance of biblical
insights and practical helps to combat their most common triggers—like back
talking, messy houses, and exhaustion. We all needed to rewire our thinking to
consider that triggers could equal opportunities instead of temptations that
set us off and harm our kids. Every day, we felt the Holy Spirit moving
in the group, and the women responded so transparently and honestly to our
encouragement that we knew early on that we wanted women outside this group to
be blessed by Triggers, too. As soon as I mentioned the idea to Wendy,
she immediately agreed, and Triggers was born!
AMBER LIA
A former high school English teacher, Amber is a
work-at-home mom of 3 little boys under the age of 8. She and her husband Guy
own Storehouse Media Group, a faith-friendly and family-friendly TV and Film
production company in Los Angeles, CA. When she’s not building sand castles
with her boys on the beach, or searching for Nerf darts all over her house, you
can find Amber writing to encourage families on her blog at Mother of
Knights.
WENDY SPEAKE
Wendy Speake is a trained actress and heartfelt
Bible teacher. She tells stories both on page and stage that allow her to point
women toward Jesus on their hardest mothering days. You can follow along at WendySpeake.com
or find her regularly as a guest at The MOB Society. Wendy resides in sunny San
Diego with her handsome husband and their three ruddy boys.
I hope you have enjoyed getting to know the authors a little bit better. Don't forget to purchase your copy at any of the links below, and share with another mom.
To purchase your copy you can go to:
The Mob Society
Amazon
(all links to purchase book are affiliate links)
Join me tomorrow as I share another inside look, Chapter 16: Lack of Faith, and how lack of faith can diminish our influence over our children and how we lead our homes. Did you know your lack of faith could be one of the main TRIGGERS in your heart and home?
I hope you have enjoyed getting to know the authors a little bit better. Don't forget to purchase your copy at any of the links below, and share with another mom.
To purchase your copy you can go to:
The Mob Society
Amazon
(all links to purchase book are affiliate links)
Join me tomorrow as I share another inside look, Chapter 16: Lack of Faith, and how lack of faith can diminish our influence over our children and how we lead our homes. Did you know your lack of faith could be one of the main TRIGGERS in your heart and home?
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