Temecula Author Releases Book for Overwhelmed Moms

Temecula resident Christine M. Chappell announced the release of her debut book Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope, and Change for Overwhelmed Moms to an audience of social media followers and supporters on Monday, May 16th. The book, which was awarded top ten honors in the 2015 WestBow Press New Look Contest, is now widely available through a variety of platforms such as Amazon, BarnesandNoble.com, ChristianBook.com, and other online retailers. In under 24 hours, the title had reached Amazon's "Hot New Release" list in the category of Christian Living.

Written for Christian women and mothers, the new release aims at giving overwhelmed moms reminders from Scripture that speak refreshment and hope into weary hearts. The book is highly readable and the perfect size for busy moms, with eight neatly organized chapters coming in at just under 100 pages. Chapters include questions and prompts for journal reflection, making the book ideal for personal or small group study.

Accompanying the book launch is the Clean Home, Messy Heart 40 Day Scripture Reflection Journal, which mirrors the themes and Scriptures used in the book exactly. The journal is designed to assist readers in digesting the material of the book as well as to fortify a routine of daily quiet time and bible study. It includes eight weeks of journal pages, with various prompts which facilitate Scripture meditation and personal growth.

One reviewer writes:

"The book itself is a beautiful look at how God is at work in the messiest of moments in our life. Christine paints a picture of everyday moments we have all faced and fills them with God-glorifying truths leading us back to the Word and the cross. The book is a quick read yet rich with scripture, which is exactly what we need as busy moms."

Chappell, who is a married mother of three children, currently serves in the Women's Ministry of Covenant Grace Church (Murrieta) as a teacher and workshop leader. A former business owner and marketing trainer, she now balances home life with raising children and growing in faith. Her community background includes several nominations such as 2010-2013 Temecula Valley Chamber Young Professional of the Year and 2015 Murrieta Chamber 40 Under Forty.

The title is also being used as the theme for the 2016 Rancho Community Church Birth Choice Baby Shower event in August, where Chappell will be the featured speaker. The shower is hosted by the Mom to Mom and Sower Ministries groups of the church, and is 100% donation and volunteer driven.

For more information about Clean Home, Messy Heart, visit cleanhomemessyheart.com or facebook.com/cleanhomemessyheart.