The May issue of CWO is a beautiful tribute to moms everywhere. There’s an inspiring interview with Kathy Ireland, where she shares some of her secrets that encourage women to seek God first in all we do.

Congratulations to the winner of the “Her Life Reflected” writing contest! You’ll have to click here to see who she is and read her wonderful essay! I enjoyed helping to judge the essays for this contest; there were some amazing submissions.

My Book Buzz column focuses on several books that highlight the roles of moms and daughters. This is such a timeless topic; every book I reviewed had a unique piece of insight to offer.

Whether or not we’re moms, all of us are daughters, and God wants us to share our stories. Books can be springboards for reminding us how we can offer others hope through our own experiences and lessons learned.

This month (until the 18th), I plan to focus on several authors and books that celebrate the role of motherhood. Tomorrow, author Gina Conroy will share with us some tips on how to be prayer warriors for our families.