Do you ever get the sense that you’re stuck on autopilot as a mother? That day follows day, and you’re just going through the motions while life rushes past?
In this warm, insightful book, Jocelyn Loane asks us to pause for a moment to consider the immense privilege and responsibility before us as mothers. With grace and humour, Jocelyn shows us how the gospel shapes the big priorities as well as the nitty-gritty moments of motherhood. She offers:
- wisdom for the daily dilemmas and difficulties mothers face
- practical ideas for gospel-shaped discipline
- realistic suggestions for prayer and Bible times
- profound truths to cling to when motherhood feels overwhelming.
Whether you’re a new mother or a seasoned parent, this book will refresh your heart and equip you for the extraordinary gospel opportunities still ahead of you.
218 pages.
Table of contents
- Foreword
- The purpose of Christian motherhood
Part 1: Principles and priorities
- 1. Good gifts
- 2. Love
- 3. Forgiven sinners
- 4. Obedience and discipline
- 5. Discipline in practice
- 6. Prayer
- 7. Disciple-making
- 8. Mothers, not fathers
Part 2: Decisions and difficulties
- 9. Mum guilt
- 10. Paid work and ministry
- 11. Idols and identity
- 12. When motherhood is hard
- Recommended resources
- Acknowledgements
Motherhood: How the Gospel Shapes Our Purpose and Priorities is in the following collections:
