Most Popular Books by Sally Clarkson

Write a Beautiful Story with Your Life You are invited to embark on a journey toward greater service, lasting significance, and wholehearted delight—a life truly well lived! In this transformative journey through heartfelt reflections and breathtaking photos, bestselling author Sally Clarkson explores how God’s astounding grace empowers you to lead a joyful life loving and encouraging others. Drawing from her time in Oxford and years in ministry, she offers wisdom on the topics of discipleship, family, hospitality, and cultivating joy that will inspire you to invite God more fully into your own story. Wherever you are in your life’s journey, Sally’s encouraging insights will call you to deeper faith and guide you toward a life filled with direction, meaning, courage, and contentment. "Our way to this fruitful, flourishing, well-lived life comes when we willingly accept the mantle of devotion with a servant’s heart full of love for Him— creating beauty again and again, loving, forgiving, sacrificing, pouring our lives out to bring light and redemption to our world every day.”

Cultivate Friendship, Feasting, and Fellowship As a mother, friend, and traveler, Sally Clarkson has witnessed on countless occasions how a shared cup of tea can impact a heart. These simple moments of hospitality become poignant opportunities for women to support each other in faith while drawing nearer to God. With Teatime Discipleship, Sally invites you into her beautifully photographed home, pours you a steaming cup of tea, and shares the prayers, Scripture, stories, recipes, and traditions that are dear to her heart. You’ll experience the incredible gift of teatime as you take in eternal truths about God’s love while learning how you can use your own unique gifts to share with others the beauty of a life redeemed by Christ. When the atmosphere has been set and the table has been laid, we come together to encourage and strengthen one another, welcoming each other to experience the richness of God. Teatime Discipleship will help you rediscover the joy of gathering others around you and sitting at the feet of Christ to listen together to His life-changing story!

Establish a Legacy of Love Life is sweeter when a hot pot of tea and a lovely talk of faith are shared between a mother and her daughter! From author and podcast host Sally Clarkson comes this keepsake guide filled with simple moments that create lasting heart-connections centered on friendship and discipleship. When you prioritize this sacred work of fellowshipping with your family, you’ll also grow in love and wonder for the God who has woven your shared stories into the tapestry of His big-picture plan. Within these beautiful pages, you’ll find themed teas to help you gently guide and invest in your daughter over cozy treats and thoughtful discussions about seasons of faith, godly womanhood, and more. Modeling your faith becomes mentoring her heart when you welcome open conversation, earnest listening, and sincere prayer. Teatime Discipleship for Mothers and Daughters will help you steep together in Scripture as you make meaningful time for God and for each other.

Life is filled with unexpected storms that take you by surprise. In these storms of life, it''s easy to feel helpless, exhausted, afraid . . . and alone. We can feel like victims to circumstances out of our control. Beloved author Sally Clarkson understands deeply. Through almost seven decades of life, she has found herself tossed about in overwhelming life storms through many different seasons. In Help, I''m Drowning, Sally identifies the challenges that took her by surprise and then leads you to the wisdom she gathered from her experiences. Finding grace to walk through the darkness and hope to make it through will give you the comfort and encouragement you need in knowing you are not alone. Though there are no easy, formulaic answers that apply to every situation, Sally leads us to the One who is with us and will see us through. Sally found the anchors that held her steady in the midst of every storm, and she wants to help you find your anchors too. She invites you into her own personal story of anchoring well, and then--with honesty, grit, and her trademark wisdom--she will help you heal and move forward with courage and strength.

Only You Can Be You Educator’s Guide is a companion to Only You Can Be You by Nathan and Sally Clarkson. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for 1st graders.

Desperate is for those who love their children to the depths of their souls but who have also curled up under their covers, fighting back tears, and begging God for help. It’s for those who have ever wondered what happened to all their ideals for what having children would be like. For those who have ever felt like all the “experts” have clearly never had a child like theirs. For those who have prayed for a mentor. For those who ever felt lost and alone in motherhood. In Desperate you will find the story of one young mother’s honest account of the desperate feelings experienced in motherhood and one experienced mentor’s realistic and gentle exhortations that were forged in the trenches of raising her own four children. Also in Desperate: QR codes and links at the end of each chapter that lead to videos with Sarah Mae and Sally talking about the chapter Practical steps to take during the desperate times Bible study and journal exercises in each chapter that will lead you to identify ways in which you can grow as a mom Mentoring advice for real-life situations Q & A section with Sally where she answers readers questions

Discover how understanding God’s purpose and design can empower you to be the mother you long to be. No calling is greater, nobler, or more fulfilling than that motherhood. Every day, as we nurture our children, mothers influence eternal destiny as no one else can. Tragically, today’s culture minimizes the vital importance of a mother’s role. In The Mission of Motherhood, Sally Clarkson helps you rediscover the joy and fulfillment to be found in the strategic role to which God in all his wisdom has called you, for a purpose far greater than you can ever imagine.

Sally, what is your secret? For years, parents worldwide have asked beloved author Sally Clarkson how she and her husband have ignited a love for learning and a deep faith in their children. They want to know how the Clarksons launched their children to live such vibrant, flourishing lives as adults. Awaking Wonder is Sally''s answer to those questions. This book is thirty-six years in the making and provides a deep dive into Sally''s most profound legacy: nurturing and guiding her four children into a wonder-filled life. If you are idealistic and hopeful about the process of raising your children to be healthy and vibrant, you will find encouragement through the Clarksons'' story. If you are exhausted, confused, ill equipped, or unsupported in your journey as a parent, you will find relief through the countless ideas in this book. Awaking Wonder will inspire you, delight you, provide laughter, and bring tears through the heartfelt stories of four lively children and the wondrous life they grew up in together. Journey with Sally toward · cultivating wonder all around you, alongside your children · understanding how to open your children''s hearts and minds to the grand design, beauty, and goodness scattered throughout the universe · laying a foundation for spiritual formation and a robust faith in God · nurturing your children to live into their capacity in intellect, faith, and relationships If you long for a holistic, spiritually foundational approach to parenting and education, this is the book you''ve been waiting for. The companion guide, The Awaking Wonder Experience, will help you apply Sally''s principles in life-changing ways.

Make your table a place where your family and friends long to be—where they will find rest, renewal, and a welcome full of love. Beloved author Sally Clarkson (The Lifegiving Home, Own Your Life, Desperate) believes that meals lovingly served at home—and the time spent gathered together around the table—are a much-needed way to connect more deeply with our families and open our kids’ hearts. Food and faith, mingled in everyday life, become the combination for passing on God’s love to each person who breaks bread with us. In The Lifegiving Table, Sally shares her own family stories, favorite recipes, and practical ideas to help you get closer to the people you love . . . and grow in faith together.

Nathan was different and Sally knew it. From his early childhood, Nathan was bursting with creativity and uncontainable energy, struggling not only with learning issues but also with anxiety and OCD. He saw the world through his own unique lens—one that often caused him to be labeled as “bad,” “troubled,” or someone in need of “fixing.” Bravely choosing to listen to her motherly intuition rather than the loud voices of the world, Sally dared to believe that Nathan’s differences could be part of an intentional design from a loving Creator with a plan for his life. She trusted that the things that made him different were the very things that could make him great. Join Sally and Nathan as they share their stories from a personal perspective as mother and son. If you are in need of help and hope in your own journey with an outside-the-box child, or if you’re an adult trying to make sense of your differences, you’ll find deep insight, resonance, and encouragement in the pages of this book. Dare to love and nurture the “different” one in your life.

Let Your Soul Dance with Delight in God Do you sometimes feel victimized by circumstances? Are you overwhelmed by weariness, fear, or discouragement? Do you wonder, Where can I go to claim the promise of Jesus that my joy could be made full? When trusted author and mentor Sally Clarkson noticed a lack of joy in her own life, she realized how easy it can be, especially for women with overloaded to-do lists, to feel weighed down by drudgery and disappointment. But rather than slogging through her days, Sally wanted to know the delight of God''s presence. She began prayerfully exploring how to cultivate deep-rooted joy even in the midst of difficult seasons. In this warm and wise book, she invites you to experience for yourself what happens when you trust God to lead you into a life of anticipation, passion, and purpose. Weaving biblical insights with real-life stories that reflect every Christian woman''s deepest longings, Dancing with My Father reveals how any woman, in any circumstance, can daily live in beauty and grace, joy and peace.

Learn how to make your friendships grow! Friendship is one of the sweetest gifts of life. Girls'' Club Experience, a companion to Girls'' Club by Sally, Sarah, and Joy Clarkson, is a guidebook for women of all ages who want to cultivate deeper, more satisfying friendships. Believing that friendship must be cultivated like a garden, the authors have compiled seeds and tools--discussion questions and fun, practical exercises--to help readers start planting. Whether you work through the book with a current friend, a new friend, or a group of friends, the chapters, discussion questions, and exercises will draw you into deeper knowledge and trust of one another.

Beloved author Sally Clarkson shares her heart and wisdom for mothers—and offers hope for each day. A mother living well in her God-ordained role is of great beauty and inestimable value to the future history of any generation. Her impact is irreplaceable and necessary to the spiritual formation of children who will be the adults of the next generation. Fun, comfort, humor, graciousness, spiritual passion, compassion for the lost, hospitality, chores, meals, training, life-giving words, hours and hours of listening and playing and praying and reading—all are parts of the mosaic of soul development. Spend the year with Mom Heart Moments, the first devotional by beloved author Sally Clarkson, and discover how as a mother you can draw closer to the heart of God. In a world constantly vying for our attention, it can be easy to get caught up in the chaos. Each day of this beautiful devotional offers encouragement and direction to become the mother God has called you to be.

How to make home your family’s favorite place to be . . . all year long. Does your home sometimes feel like just a place to eat, sleep, and change clothes on the way to the next activity? Do you long for “home” to mean more than a place where you stash your stuff? Wouldn’t you love it to become a haven of warmth, rest, nourishment, and joy . . . the one place where you and your family can’t wait to be? There is good news waiting for you in the pages of The Lifegiving Home. Every day of your family’s life can be as special and important to you as it already is to God. In this unique book designed to help your family enjoy and celebrate every month of the year together, you’ll discover the secrets of a life-giving home from a mother who created one and her daughter who was raised in it: popular authors and homemakers Sally and Sarah Clarkson. Together they offer a rich treasure of wise advice, spiritual principles, and practical suggestions. You’ll embark on a new path to: Create special memories for your children Establish home-building and God-centered traditions and rhythms Cultivate a peaceful and creative environment in which your family will flourish Be inspired to create a refuge for all that is beautiful, good, holy, and foundational to life. (Don’t miss the companion guide, The Lifegiving Home Experience.)

As a parent, you want to guide your children to love and follow God, yet you don''t know where to turn for help. The endless stream of parenting how-tos and what-to-dos can leave you feeling disoriented and confused. Sally and Clay Clarkson reveal the astonishingly available and familiar tool you already possess to shape your child''s life: your words. Your life-giving words can powerfully influence your children. From their years of experience raising four children while also mentoring parents worldwide, the Clarksons will help you follow biblical principles and methods for giving lifegiving and heart-shaping words to your children. You''ll gain the confidence you need to create a verbal home with intentionality and to give words that form and inform your children''s spirits so they will follow Christ by faith. When your children "take your words for it," they will be changed by them. Giving Your Words is about becoming a lifegiving parent who understands and purposefully uses the power of words to build a godly legacy through family faith formation.

Each chapter begins with a "Lifegiving Parent Moment" narrative with probing questions, then moves into a study of relevant scriptures and discussion of the lifegiving parent principle, and concludes with prayer suggestions. The book makes a great 10-week study of how to become a lifegiving parent for your children.

You are the unique child of God called to raise unique children of God. We are wonderfully different. That’s God’s beautiful, creative, astonishing design and plan. But how do we faithfully see and parent children who are His unique creations? You observe it every day in the way your kids think, talk, play, create, relate, read, write, dream, decide, and do life. We celebrate their unique attributes, but we also recognize that every beautiful child comes with particular challenges. We need creative parenting that’s able to provide specialized love and guidance. Uniquely You, by best-selling authors Sally Clarkson and her son, Nathan Clarkson, is filled with biblical and life-learned wisdom for helping kids become and enjoy being the person God has designed them to be. Parents discover the unique personalities, learning, and love languages of their children. The Clarksons help you imagine discipline and dreams that fit your unique kids. Our kids have a designed place in God’s story. Uniquely You is the guidebook for partnering with Him in the journey of discovering their unique roles. Your kids will say with confidence and joy, “I am the only me!”

Because Motherhood Isn’t Just a Job. It’s a Calling. A mother’s day is packed with a multitude of tasks that require energy and time: preparing meals, washing clothes, straightening and cleaning the house, and caring for children. These jobs all are necessary and crucially important. But in the dailyness of providing for a child’ s physical, emotional, and social needs, vital opportunities for spiritual nurture and training can be overlooked. This doesn’t have to be the case. You can focus your energy on what matters most. Learn how you can: • Make Life’s Mundane and Nitty-Gritty Moments Work for You and Not Against You. • Discover Ways to Make Character-Building a Natural Part of Live. • Teach Your Child in the Same Way Jesus Taught the Disciples. • Pass on Crucial Gifts that Will Serve Your Family for a Lifetime. Using biblical wisdom and practical teachings, Sally Clarkson shows how you can make a lasting difference in your child’s life by following the pattern Christ set with his own disciples–a model that will inspire and equip you to intentionally embrace the rewarding, desperately needed, and immeasurably valuable Ministry of Motherhood.

This collection of lifegiving titles offers a great value and includes three books: The Lifegiving Home by Sally and Sarah Clarkson, The Lifegiving Table by Sally Clarkson, and The Lifegiving Parent by Clay and Sally Clarkson. The Lifegiving Home Every day of your family’s life can be as special and important to you as it already is to God. In this unique book designed to help your family enjoy and celebrate every month of the year, you’ll discover the secrets of a life-giving home from a mother who created one and her daughter who was raised in it. The Lifegiving Table In The Lifegiving Table, Sally shares her own family stories, favorite recipes, and practical ideas to help you get closer to the people you love . . . and to help you grow in faith together.. The Lifegiving Parent The key to shaping a heart begins at home as you foster a deep and thoughtful God-infused relationship with each child. Filled with biblical insight and classic Clarkson stories, The Lifegiving Parent will equip you with the tools and wisdom you need to give your children much more than just a good Christian life. You’ll give them the life of Christ.

Sally Clarkson, popular speaker, author, and cofounder of Whole Heart Ministries, inspires women to look beyond the culture''s view of motherhood as a task to manage efficiently and see it as a God-given calling. With biblical guidance and personal insight, Sally accompanies women through the qualities of a mother''s walk with God to help them: embrace their home-based ministry discover the gift of sacrifice cultivate a heart for God''s Word set spiritual goals for themselves and their children nurture fellowship and support other mothers "The Mom Walk" reaffirms the role of mothering as a divinely designed calling and encourages moms to lean on God''s strength to prepare their children for whole, fulfilling, and Christ-centered lives.

This companion study to The Lifegiving Table by popular author Sally Clarkson will help you discover the faith-growing, relationship-building power of coming together over meals and special occasions. Food and meals have great significance in the stories of the Bible. Jesus ushered in His ministry by providing new wine—the best of wine—at a wedding feast. The final evening before Jesus was going to be crucified, He strategically set the stage for His most profound messages to be shared with His inner circle during a meal. Following Scripture’s example, Sally Clarkson believes that meals lovingly served at home can be a significant tool in the lives of our family and friends, opening hearts and providing a setting for connection, counsel, and affection. Join Sally and her family in this guided experience (for groups or individuals) to discover how food, faith, and Scripture come together in your everyday life—becoming the means of passing on God’s love and truth to each person who breaks bread with us.

It''s time to plan some unforgettable moments with your family! Containing sections for each month of the year, this companion resource to The Lifegiving Home is a planner full of creative ideas that will help you be intentional about creating times and spaces for your family to relax, celebrate, and simply enjoy one another all year long. You''ll learn how to cultivate special times that will speak to your family''s hearts . . . and inspire cherished memories that you will all treasure.

A Different Bible study experience! This guided journey through Scripture is for anyone who: Knows what it''s like to just not fit in; longs to feel known, safe, and understood; and wonders where they truly belong. Join beloved author Sally Clarkson and her son Joel in this 12-session exploration of misfits in the Bible--and the surprising ways they became heroes of the faith. God has always taken ordinary people--like Peter, Ruth, Job, and Elijah--and used them to accomplish great things. You''ll learn how God can take your own weaknesses and turn them into strengths as he draws you outside the safety of yourself and into the glorious whirlwind of His plan for your life. (A companion resource to Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him, by Sally and Nathan Clarkson.)

In a world that''s moving so fast, it''s easy to lose your sense of purpose. Clarkson journeys with you to explore what it means to live meaningfully, follow God truly, and bring much-needed order to your chaos. Discover what it means to own your life, and dare to trust God''s hands as He richly shapes your character, family, work, and soul.

While being a mother is challenging, demanding, and sometimes isolating, it is one of the most important, heroic, and life-changing roles out there, and God is with you every day on the job. In Leaning of the Promises of God for Moms, Sally Clarkson provides you with the words you need at the times you need them most. This gift of daily encouragement and Scripture passages is meant to inspire you, grant you wisdom, and remind you that your job is not only important here and now but eternally. As you shape the next generation, Leaning on the Promises of God for Moms will give you practical ways to bring God''s life to the lives of your children. While walking along the path of motherhood, this gift of precious and important words will guide you on your journey, filling you with the grace and unfailing love God has for you.

Dare to believe you are loved with an everlasting love . . . and loved completely, for who you are. When you feel deeply loved and cherished, your whole outlook on life is infused with energy every day. Yet all too often, many of us seek acceptance and personal validation in all the wrong places or with the wrong people. It''s time for a life-changing discovery--that you can experience full, forever love from the One who knows you best. In the You Are Loved Bible Study, popular authors Sally Clarkson and Angela Perritt walk with you on a journey through Scripture, sharing transformative truths that reveal the depth of God''s love for you. With this special Women of Faith edition of You Are Loved, you will come to see--and truly believe--that you are seen, known, free, and loved.

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." (Ecclesiastes 3:1)Your life as a mom is a whirlwind of changing seasons that can leave you exhilarated one day and exhausted the next. Take time to catch your breath with Sally Clarkson as she shares personal stories and heartfelt insights to refresh your spirit. She opens her own seasoned heart as a homeschooling wife and mother to be a voice of heartfelt encouragement for your life at home. Step out of the whirlwind, pour a cup of tea, and take a deep breath of God''s Spirit with Sally."God will use all your seasons to shape and challenge your heart, to prepare you to be a mother after his heart, and to equip you to raise wholehearted children for Christ who will follow him, and then do the same for their own children. It is your calling." -- Sally Clarkson

You can make your home a vibrant center of living and learning for your children. WholeHearted Learning is simply cooperating with God''s eternal design for your family, home, and children. It''s all about discipleship, whole books, and real life.Since 1994, Educating the WholeHearted Child has provided a trusted roadmap for families on the homeschooling journey. This updated fourth edition will show you how to faithfully and confidently nurture, disciple, and educate your wholehearted child at home. Here''s what you''ll learn: -How to cultivate a vital Christian home where learning can be as natural as playing-How to see and plan every day through the lens of the WholeHearted Learning model-How to teach confidently with proven, parent-friendly methods to achieve your goals-How to maintain a balanced life and home through family, structure, order, and support-How to understand your child''s unique learning style to help them grow and thriveWhether you''re just getting started, or you''re a seasoned veteran, you''ll find in this trusted guide a comprehensive model not just for Christian home education, but also for the Christian home. Educating the WholeHearted Child is the whole picture-you, your children, your home, and God.

Features different characteristics of children and how special and important each person is in their own way. Whether you''re loud, quiet, brave, shy, funny or more, each person is unique and only you can be you.

From timeless classics to modern favorites, this is your guide to the best in children''s literature for the Christian family.

Your life is a whirlwind of changing seasons that can just as easily exhaust as exhilarate you. Sit down, take a few moments, and allow yourself to be refreshed and encouraged by stories, insights, and lessons from a friend. Sally Clarkson opens her heart within these pages, sharing what she has learned as a homeschooling wife and mother about herself, her children, and her Lord. This revised and expanded classic includes four new "ten years later" essays by Sally, one for each season of a mother''s life, from the renewal of spring and the response of summer to the resolve of fall and the reflection of winter. Each of the twelve main chapters includes a brief Bible study, engaging small group discussion questions, and practical ideas for living the Word. So step in out of the whirlwind, pour a cup of tea, and take a deep breath of the Spirit with Sally.

A algunos niños les gusta bailar y reír en voz alta, y otros se sientan en silencio e inventan historias en sus cabezas, pero todos somos diferentes, y eso está bien porque ¡el Creador de todo nos hizo de esta manera!En su primer libro ilustrado, la autora best seller Sally Clarkson y su hijo Nathan animan a los niños a descubrir sus fortalezas en el viaje. El dúo de madre e hijo recurre a los temas de su primer libro, Different, la historia emotiva de las experiencias de Nathan con una enfermedad mental y discapacidades de aprendizaje, y el viaje de Sally para amarlo incondicionalmente. Con la poderosa verdad de que lo que te hace diferente te hace único, Solo hay uno como tú ayudará a los niños a aceptar sus diferencias y celebrar las diferencias en los demás. Las irresistibles rimas combinadas con las ilustraciones juguetonas de Tim Warnes animan a tus hijos con la confianza que están buscando en su propia singularidad. Ya sea que son tranquilos o artísticos, divertidos o bulliciosos, a sus hijos les encantará esta lectura conmovedora que les asegura que son maravillosos tal como son.