Mom Heart Online and a Giveaway!!

March 22, 2012 By

***This Giveaway is Now Closed***

Last year, I traveled across the world to speak at the Relevant Conference {now Allume Social}. I was able to meet Sally Clarkson in person for the first time.  Although she began speaking to my heart long before  through her books, meeting her was a special treat.

While there, Sally invited me to her room to chat.  In flickering candlelight, we sipped coffee and ate decadent chocolate cake with delicate classical music lilting in the background. She provided an atmosphere of loving welcome and beauty this tired missionary mama’s heart needed so desperately.  She ministered deeply to my heart as a woman, mother, and missionary.  Of course, I left in tears, the good kind.  I realized then that what Sally talks so often about, one-on-one discipleship, is exactly what she modeled for me that night. I will treasure the memory of that evening with Sally forever.

Just as she ministered to me that night, she, along with some other beautiful women, have created a beautiful space to minister to mom hearts! I am SO excited to share this with you…..

Today is the official launch day of Mom Heart Online! 

Mom Heart Online

What is the purpose for Mom Heart Online? 

The ocean of “mom blogs” on the Internet seems to grow wider and deeper every day. You already know that it is impossible to follow every good blog you find as you surf that ocean. If you did, there wouldn’t be much time left for mothering! So, you are right to want to know what makes Mom Heart Online different. Out of all the wonderful mom blogs wanting and deserving your attention, why should you visit us here? Why is it worth your valuable time to spend time here?

​Mom Heart Online is spiritual harbor. We’re here not just to bring you in to stay, but also to send you out to sail. We are a place any mom can come to be encouraged, equipped, and enabled as a mother after God’s heart. We are here to inspire and engage your heart with great content that calls you to a high vision for your life as a mother, to create an online community of moms where you can network and interact with others who share your heart, to train you how to easily start and lead your own Mom Heart Group to continue in life what you find online, and to provide quality and original materials and resources that will fill your heart and mind with life-changing wisdom and truth. That’s why!

 

In honor of this big day, Sally has graciously given me a copy of The Mission of Motherhood to give away to one of you!

To enter, just leave a comment at the end of this post! *Giveaway ends Friday, March 23rd at Midnight*
I hope that you will join me at Mom Heart Online, where together we can meet together as moms and fellowship as we grow in our love for our families, each other, and most of all Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

So, bring your chocolate cake and coffee and I’ll meet you there!

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136 Comments

  • Johnandkitty

    I’d love to win. It looks like a great book.

    Maria

  • kim

    Did somebody say chocolate cake, fellow moms, and Jesus? I have never read a book by Sally Clarkson but have heard a lot about her. Can’t wait to read the book! I may even have to add it to my birthday wish list!

  • Natashad

    I’d love to win a Sally Clarkson book! I just bought my first one and am about to open it up and read it! Can’t wait!! …and I think I had the suggestion from you to get it, Joy!!!!

  • Tracy

    I have LOVED following Sally Clarkson. Her words have been an inspiration to me during a very challenging time….would be a blessing to have book.

  • Patty

    I would LOVE a copy of Sally’s book! I going through I difficult season right now, and am always blessed and inspired by Sally !

  • Sherri

    I would love to win. I have wanted to re-read the book.

  • TracyDK

    Thank you to both you and Sally! You both have blessed this Mom, very much!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=666555285 Elisa Pulliam

    Sounds lovely, necessary, and beneficial! So glad you shared.

    As I read your description of how Sally ministered to you, my heart automatically longed for that in my life, too. It would be so easy to sulk right now and say, “God, where’s my Sally?” I’m sure others will feel that way, too. Your tears could easily flow from my cheeks this moment, and I know I am not alone.

    Yet, I sense that sulking would also be a victory for the Enemy. If that is the case, I rebuke that pity party perspective and replace it with a determination to be a Sally to the next woman God brings into my life needing a bit of sincere hospitality, gentle encouragement, and the love of Christ.

    The Word promises us that [she] who refreshes others will [her]self be refreshed. God, bring on opportunities to refresh and be refreshed.

    ~Lisa
    http://www.moretobe.com / http://www.pnpcoaching.com

  • Alexismacphee

    Thank you to both of you! I am so excited for this website and would love to read this book. Both you and Sally and ministered to my heart so much this past year and I love you both!

  • Ashley

    I will definately check out the new website! I scour my “go-to” websites almost daily for some mom inspiration or some uplifting scripture or a story that will give me mom energy for the day. I have a 2 and 1 year old, both boys, I need it lol. That meeting sounds wonderful I will definately check out her books!

  • Ginangerry

    Pick me, pick me, doing the mom thing again (I’m raising my granddaughter) I’m always looking for Godly encouraging words to help me lead the next generation.

    Love your blog.
    g

  • Hinsonfam

    I would love to win this book!

  • Luisa

    I am looking forward to checking out the new site – busy moms do not have to time to waste on sites and blogs that don’t “multitask,” so to speak! Thanks for the opportunity to win the book!

  • Danielle I.

    Thank you for sharing new resources!!

  • Trish

    Thank you so much for this giveaway. Sally is such a wonderful speaker. I can’t wait to see the new site!

  • Mama4Christ

    Thank you! Thank you! I’ve been thinking of ordering this book. Yay!

  • Sheri P

    I can’t wait! Sally has made an impact on me through her books and daily emails.

  • Kimberlyames

    How exciting! I have this book in my Amazon cart, along with many other school things for the kids, but I haven’t had the heart to spend the money on any of it yet. I would love to win a free copy!

  • Laura W.

    Oooooh, how exciting! I can’t wait to read this new blog each morning. The Lord uses women like you and Sally to encourage me in my daily walk with Him, always giving me just the right words that I need to read as I strive to be the highly wife and mother I want (and He wants me) to be. Would love to win a copy of this book. :)

    • Laura W.

      Silly phone…I meant “godly,” not “highly.” :-)

  • Faith-hopeandlove

    I am so thankful to have come across your blog and will be looking forward to the new one. Especially as I wait for direction as to whether we are to add to our family through foster care or adoption.

  • Ann

    My little guy is 4 months old. With each passing day I fall more and more in love with him and with being his mother! While holding him this morning I prayed to the Lord to give me a passion to shepherd his heart and the hearts’ of more children if God sees fit to bless us with more! Joy, I am so blessed daily by your blog as you vulnerably minister to us! I may just be a city girl who married a country boy and now am learning what it means to be a farmer’s wife, but your stories of growing in contentment while living on the other side of the world meet me where I am. Thank you!!! I shared your post on The Kind Wife with my Good Morning Girls group and at the end of my post shared that seeing your family picture on this post gave me baby fever. Love it! Didn’t realize what an impact you were having, did you?!? Thank you!

  • Sara

    I enjoy your blog! Look forward to checking out this new one! I’m a missionary Mom in Bangkok and am very encouraged by hearing your stories!

  • Neelye03

    What an amazing idea! Love Sally Clarkson resources. Thank you for this.

  • Amy Nelson

    I’m new to the Mom blog ocean, and have found so many already! I’ll add Mom Heart Online to my list — thanks for sharing!

  • Crissy

    Thank you so much for telling us about the new blog! I am looking forward to this new kind of community and discipleship!

  • Carie

    Hi! This book looks awesome and I definitely need all help I can get!! Thank y’all for offering up a free one! -Carie

  • Timber Angel

    Thank you for sharing! It is an ocean to wade through , but Sally’s writing has particularly ministered to me. I have enjoyed your blog and your honest posts. Thank you for sharing your heart.

  • Teresa

    I just love Sally Clarkson and her books. I would love to add this one to my library.

  • Thefiveharts

    I have had this book on my wish list for quite a while. I would love to win it.

  • Andie

    Thanks for sharing. I’ll check it out. Seems like the longer I’m a mom, three more I fail.

  • Charis

    I’d love to win this book. I read the Ministry of Motherhood and was very encouraged by it!

  • TeresaS

    This sounds wonderful!

  • http://www.thissimplehome.com/ Thissimplemom

    I have been wanting this book!! A friend even offered to loan me hers, but I declined hoping to be able to buy it this spring or summer. :) I’d love to win it! thissimplemom at gmail dot com

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/WSN6BVJR42CPCMFOXX3LZEYP7U Christi Maurer

    I am so thankful for the women that God has placed in my life (both in person and online) to speak truth and encouragement to me. Glad that God put a meeting with Sally into your life when you needed it. :)

  • Deborah

    What a wonderful idea!

  • Vince and Lillian Gimmelli

    I love Sally Clarkson and all her books and website. The only book I have not read and never had the opportunity is the Mission of Motherhood. What a blessing it would be to win this book. Thank you for the opportunity.

  • http://www.apurposefullife.blogspot.com/ Heather

    I love that book! Looking forward to seeing good things on the blog!

  • Kirsten

    Would love to read this book. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about it

  • http://ourhappeningsathome.blogspot.com/ Sarah

    Enter this mama, please! :)

  • Ardiss

    I’ve only just been introduced to this website and to Sally Clarkson’s material/ministry. My sister a mother of 4 has always been a “teammate” in motherhood for me and she just told me about this resource. Thank you for the opportunity to receive this book! wonderful idea!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=733519491 Shonda Knowlton

    I am so excited for this! Sally is my favorite mentor mom online. I would love to win this book for my friend!

  • Jessica W

    I am very excited about this new community. Sounds wonderful!

  • http://www.facebook.com/cacinance Caci Cook Nance

    This is a wonderful giveaway! I love the idea of the new site!! Can’t wait to refer my friends and family!

  • jennym_7

    I love it that I found some blogs on being a mom and wife and how to be a homemaker:)And the Lord is in them!I would love to read this book.

  • http://twitter.com/GeorginaDhonae Georgina

    Can’t wait to check out Mom Heart Online. I’m heading over right now!

  • Roxie

    Thanks for sharing this great resource! I would love to win and read this book.

  • April

    Thanks to you and Sally. I would love to win her book, and I can’t wait to check out the new mom heart online!! Love this idea!

  • KathyD

    I’d love to win her book too. Yummmmm, chocolate cake. Heading over there now….

  • Deanna

    Sounds like a neat site. i would love to win her book.

  • Aatkinson

    Looking forward to this site! I’d LOVE to win this book!!

  • Jessica Young

    This sounds like a great site…I’ll have to go over and check it out. Thanks for the giveaway Joy & Sally!

  • valerie

    Ohhh, I’ve been wanting to read this book for a long time…would love to win it! :) Thanks for the giveaway and for sharing Mom Heart Online!

  • Kanga4200

    I read the ministry of motherhood last summer but I have never read the mission of motherhood..I would love to read it:) I cant wait to check out momheart…Sally has such a sweet gentle spirit that is so inspiring and calming to me as a mom:)

  • Nicole

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love the advice that Sally Clarkson gives…God’s done some amazing things through her!
    Nicole

  • http://mommymarginalia.blogspot.com/ Victoria @ Mommy Marginalia

    I have had Sally’s books on my wish list for some time now! What a great blessing for you to share her words with a reader!

  • Liz F

    I am so excited about Mom Heart online and am looking forward to see how God will use it. I would also love to win a copy of Sally’s book. I was just looking to see if our library had it so that I could read it (they don’t), so this would be perfect.

  • Angela

    Ooo I have been wanting to.read this book! :)

  • Shilo

    I’ve had this book on my wishlist! Would be lovely to win it! :) Have a blessed day, Joy and thanks for the giveaway, Sally!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1450147182 Torrie Sorge

    I was just talking to our ladies Bible study group about using this book for our fall study! Thank you for hosting this giveaway and sharing Sally’s new website!! :)

  • Maria

    New momma of a toddler would appreciate this encouragement. . .

  • Terryn Winfield

    This book has been on my wish list for awhile. Thanks for the opportunity! I love your blog and I’m excited for Sally’s new one!

  • Nandkschmidt

    Definitely would love the encouragement of this book! I’ve heard so many good things about it and the author!

  • sarah

    ooh yes please!

  • Becky Honey

    Thanks for the chance to win! Have a blessed day!

  • Amy Boone

    I have been wanting this book for awhile! Thanks for the giveaway!

  • Judith

    I have een looking forward to this…as a mamma of soon to e 6, I need all the encouragement I can get…!:)

  • http://mommieblogs.blogspot.com/ courtney

    ah, I would love this encouraging and inspiring book!

  • Sarah

    I have really been wanting to read this book!

  • Rae

    the book sounds great, and so does the new website:-)

  • Roz12345

    Thank you for this opportunity! This has always sounded like a great book.

  • Randomacts101

    Your trip sounds like it was welcomed break and refreshing to the soul. Sally Clarkson’s books sound interesting…and recently I’ve added a couple of her books to my wishlist. Thank you for sharing.

  • Sabrina

    Oh, wow! I have this book on hold at our library, but it’s been on hold for a LONG time. Must be a great one. I can’t wait to read it!

  • Jillywilly7

    Thanks for the opportunity to win Sally Clarkson’s book! I’d love to add it to my must read collection. :)

  • Laura

    Would love to win this book! I would love words of motherhood spoken into me! :-)

  • JoLynn Holmwood

    SO excited to visit MomHeart Online! LOVE the concept. It’s just what I need. I’ll be hopping over there once I’ve posted this comment :)

  • Toni Clark

    Just reading about the new site was inspiring, oh the things I could do & learn by winning a copy of the book. Thanks for the opportunity!

  • http://www.TheSimpleHomemaker.com/ Christy, The Simple Homemaker

    It sounds wonderful–the book, the site, the chocolate cake, the chocolate cake, the…well, the cake…and chocolate (sorry–I’m on a severely restricted diet due to nursing a baby with allergies). Thank you for sharing, Joy!

  • Cooperkelly4

    sounds like a wonderful resource- and I love chocolate and coffee. =0) Love all of Sally’s books that I have read!
    cooperkelly4 at yahoo dot com

  • Sara

    This sounds like a great book, Thanks for your blog and the giveaway!

  • http://newtothisfarmstuff.blogspot.com Lee

    I was introduced to Sally’s books through you, Joy. She is a wonderful mentor to us. Hoping to win this one, because I haven’t read it yet. I’m stuck rereading The Wholehearted……

  • Catherinehartz

    I do not homeschool my 2 beautiful gifts but I was caught by a comment from the author about sending our chidren into the world without the foundation of christ is like throwing a seed of a balcony into the wind and expecting it to take root. I have such freedom in being a parent who has the graceful guidance of Jesus. God is the perfect parent and I have the honor of His love moment by moment to be sharing that with my kids. I sooo need help to live in the spirit and not parent in the flesh. I mess up and Jesus redeems my mistakes for His glory. These book seemed great but do they apply to non-homeschooling moms. Would love to take a peek!!

  • Sandi

    Thank you!

  • Betsy

    Love Sally, love this new site, and appreciate you! Thank you for the transparency you exhibit along with a wonderful balance of Christ-centeredness. Have read the Ministry of Motherhood, but not this book. Look forward to it! Thank you~

  • Anonymous

    Thank you for loving us Mother’s enough to lift us!

  • April

    I just found this book and decided I needed/wanted it. Then I come to your site and find you are giving it away! God is telling me I NEED this book!

  • Kathy

    Thank you for opportunity.

  • Jlovero1

    Would love to win this!

  • brubacher6

    Sounds like a wonderful book, I would like to read!

  • Emily

    This book is on my reading list – I’d love to win it :)

  • mandy

    I am currently reading Educating the Whole Hearted Child…per your suggestion on the blot….and LOVE it!!! Cannot wait to read more from her!!!

  • Khakis

    love Sally and would love to win–thank you!

  • Tricia

    I adore Sally. Have only been to one of her Mom Heart conferences, but feel in love with her love of mothering and yet her transparency was clear. Thank you for the opportunity to win the book.

  • Kims3blessings

    HI! I love attending Sally’s conferences and enjoy being refreshed and invigorated by them! I think I own most of their books, but this is one I do NOT have! Would love to read it! Thanks so much!!

  • Jessica

    This book looks like a wonderful resource and I would love to win it!

  • Busymomof10

    Oh I’m a bit jealous! an evening with Sally Clarkson ?? what a privilege!!! She is my All-time favorite author!!!

  • stephanie

    This all looks so great!!! Thank you for sharing.

  • Rebecca in Tassie

    Thank you Joy and Sally for this giveaway. Joy, I was so delighted to ‘find’ your blog last night; and Mom Heart Online looks very exciting! I am the blessed Mama of 8 precious ones, ages 16 years to 11 months – how I love being their mother! Such a wonderful gift from Jesus! I am in Australia, so perfectly understand if I am excluded from the giveaway. May Jesus BLESS you and your family!

  • Melinda T

    I’ll definitely be checking out Mom Heart Online and thanks for the chance to win Sally’s book!

  • Teach_me06

    I am interested in reading this book:)

  • Jennifer Baker

    Great book giveaway!!

  • Bigcoastielilwife04

    I am definitly going to buy this book if I dont win it! :-)

  • Amy

    This book looks great…and I can’t wait to visit the new website!

  • Rachel

    Wow, this look like a very good book! Would love to get it!

  • Sonja

    This book sounds great, can’t wait to read it.

  • Sara M

    this book has been on my to get list

  • Terri S

    I am in desperate need of one on one discipleship! Looking forward to the new blog. I would love to have this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Terri S
    Madison WI

  • Hilary Schilling

    Will definitely be adding to my nightly readings! I love the dedication and encouragement!!! Thank you!!

  • Jess

    What a sweet story of meeting her. I would love the chance to win that book. I keep hearing how good it is! I’ll be excited to see what you contribute to that blog! Thanks!

  • http://www.facebook.com/liz.sanz Liz Sanz

    Thank you for the blessing that you are to so many mamas like myself!

  • Amyamoss

    How awesome! Thanks for the update, cant wait to read the first post! This book has been on my wish list!

  • Tina Riley

    Would love to read her book!

  • Nnbagby

    Wow would love to read this! Thanks!!

  • Julie =)

    What a wonderful idea! I have been wanting to read this book for some time. I’ve heard many good things about it. It’s also so good to hear real life stories about authors who otherwise seem so far away from our realities. Thank you for sharing!!

  • Rebekah

    I’ve been wanting to read this book! And can’t wait to check out the new site. thanks!

  • Marriedonseptember10

    I am so excited to check it out! Love love spiritual encouragement and ideas!

  • Heather Aird

    This book is on my list to read! I’m excited for the new website too. I love finding new sources of inspiration and encouragement.

  • Marci0378

    Would love to win this book…I’ve heard a lot about it!

  • jen key

    Love the story of your meeting Sally!!!! I have already been to Mom Heart Online and I know it will be a blessing to so many of us Mommies! By the way, I just found your blog not too long ago and your posts have really ministered to my heart! We are also about to finish reading about Nate Saint and are so thrilled that there are families like yours still taking the gospel to the lost! Your family is in our prayers! Blessings, jen in al

  • Jen

    I’d love a copy – thanks!

  • Jmsmith

    I’ve read a lot about Sally Clarkson, but have yet to read any of her books, this one sounds like a really good one!

  • Katherine

    So glad to have found your site today! I so deeply desire to reflect Christ to my family, and desperately needed the encouragement today to press on in grace and wisdom!

  • Therinkerz

    Checked out the site! It looks lovely! I would enjoy this book so much!

  • Kyra

    Have been so encouraged by Sally but haven’t read the book yet. I’d love a copy!

  • Vickie

    Would love to read this and share it with my daughter and DIL! Thanks for the giveaway.

  • Mary @ A Productive Endeavor

    I need to read her books! Everything I hear about Sally makes me want to sit down with her too!

  • http://myofferings.wordpress.com/ Aubry

    I’d like to read that! :)

  • http://www.cloisteredaway.com/ Bethany

    I’m so thankful for this new site! Thank you for sharing your heart.

  • http://www.embracinggrace.org/ Amanda@EmbracingGrace

    The blog is great. Momheart is such a great idea.

  • Kristin_kocher

    I just found your blog. I would love to read this book! kristin_kocher@yahoo.com

  • Anonymous

    I would love to win. I went to my first Mom Heart Conference this year and it was wonderful. Sally has been a real blessing to me.

  • Sharon

    I was so bummed that I wasn’t able to attend a conference that Sally had this year in my hometown. I’d love to own this book!

  • Aarikav

    Thanks for sharing about this blog! I loooove it here at the gracefull mama and so appreciate you suggesting another place with the details of WHY we should spend our time there too-very helpful!

  • April

    I’ve never heard of Sally before, but your story reminds me of my first encounter with Thelma Wells. While it wasn’t private or candlelit nor any cake, it was as if the rest of the world had disappeared and it was just she and I. I connected with her from the first moment and she seemed to know just what I needed to hear. With loving grace she made an impression on me as I am quite sure Sally did with you! I love reading books that speak the truth and can do so gracefully. As well as make that great connection to God as we stumble through our earthly lives. God Bless you Joy for what you do!

  • Amanda

    Sounds great!

  • amanda

    sounds fabulous!