More than ever, the demands of our careers and the needs of our families pull us apart. We may experience the many expectations as nothing but a wearisome drain on our energy, or, as Sherwood Owens encourages, we may discover in them the subtle but sure offer of God to be faithful and to grace our lives with patience, humor and an abundance of love.

All Our Works Begun: Reflections on Being a Working Parent invites you to let go of the burden of guilt in order to embrace more fully the joys of parenting. Its brief, pithy, to-the-point anecdotes (both poignant and humorous) and reflections help you enrich your relationship with your child and recognize God's tender care for everyone in your family.