A mother's day is packed with a multitude of tasks that require energy and time. 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. How can mothers effectively reach the precious lives entrusted to their care? the same way Jesus did. By examining the relationship between Jesus and his disciples and incorporating a plan based on a positive and memorable acronym--GIFTS--this book demonstrates how mothers can use each moment of the day to strategically pass on to their children five crucial gifts: grace, inspiration, faith, training, and service. It is a memorable model that will inspire and equip them to intentionally embrace the rewarding, desperately needed, and immeasurably valuable "Ministry of Motherhood.