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Bless This Mess
Molly Baskette and Ellen O’Donnell
4.15 (226 Reviews)
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Parenting meets progressive spirituality in "Bless This Mess," the Library Journal-acclaimed guide that rejects one-size-fits-all approaches. Endorsed by parenting expert Wendy Mogel as "groundbreaking," it tackles everything from sexuality to social justice with refreshing authenticity. What if raising moral children requires embracing their chaos?

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Parenting Beyond Perfection: A Middle Path for Modern Families

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In a world drowning in contradictory parenting advice, "Bless This Mess" offers something revolutionary: permission to embrace the beautiful chaos of family life. This quiet phenomenon has spread through parenting circles precisely because it rejects the pursuit of perfection. Instead of rigid rules or permissive abandonment, it charts a middle course combining progressive spirituality with sound psychological science. The collaboration between pastor Molly Baskette and child psychologist Ellen O'Donnell resonates because it meets parents where they actually live-in the messy, imperfect reality of raising children who are "fearfully and wonderfully made" with distinct personalities and needs. What if the goal isn't perfect parenting but authentic connection? What if God isn't waiting for us to get everything right but is present in the chaos, blessing our imperfect efforts with unexpected moments of transcendence and joy?

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The Holy Trinity of Parenting: Autonomy, Structure, and Involvement

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Embodied Spirituality: Bodies, Sexuality, and Wholeness

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Worry Once and Worry Well: Finding Peace in Uncertainty

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Embracing the Beautiful Mess: A Continuing Journey

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