The author of this book is So Ji-hee, a mother of three, a wife, and a pastor's wife. Since her life seemed very similar to mine, I was curious about what she would say about raising children. I found myself nodding along as I read, and I was struck by how much her thoughts on parenting, reflections on God, and experiences resembled my own. Yet she had gone beyond theory and applied what she believed with far greater diligence and faithfulness, which naturally made me reflect on myself. I

Reading this book made me realize anew that raising children is difficult, but also valuable and precious. I also learned about the books that helped the author through her many trials and experiences. I couldn't help thinking, “She must have read so many books.” As the saying goes, mothers are new to being mothers too, and everything is unfamiliar at first. We don't have to stay inexperienced: we can learn what we don't know and become better than we were yesterday. Parenting is a road I

As I raise my children, I often feel that I cannot wait, be patient, or exercise self-control. I have clearly realized that the fruit of patience and self-control must grow in me through the fullness of the Holy Spirit. While reading this book, Yes to the Word: Parenting, I felt the Lord was saying the same thing to me, and I strongly identified with it. When my oldest was in kindergarten, I focused on helping them learn Hangul; after they entered elementary school, I became concerned with math

I am a mother of four and have been one for twenty years. Looking back on the years of raising children, I enjoyed this book while also taking it seriously. It conveys that the gospel is essential from becoming a couple through becoming parents. Alongside So Ji-hee's parenting stories, it offers introductions to many books and useful resources for raising children. Above all, as a Christian and a Christian parent, I was able to return to the basics and rediscover the value and power of the

If I had found this book while leading a parenting education program recently, I would have recommended it as a book for everyone to read together. It is full of Yes Mom So Ji-hee's vivid story of raising children. It addresses questions parents wrestle with at some point and offers answers. The fresh green cover felt warm and inviting as I opened the book. Unlike other parenting books, the first topic is preparation for marriage—not planning a wedding, but truly preparing for marriage. It says