7 Joyful Christian Books That Will Encourage Mom for Mother's Day
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As you flip through a stack of Mother’s Day cards at the grocery store, perhaps you start to ponder the usual staple gifts that you cycle through each Mother’s Day for Mom: flowers, gardening tools, bubble bath, a gift card to her favorite store, a pedicure, another addition to her cherished collection.
What if this year you gave the special mother in your life the gift of the good news packed in a beautiful book? Here are a few I recommend for moms of any age:
1. Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
How does our theology apply to everyday motherhood? Does my identity in Christ change me as a mom? This lovely book (both in design and content) by Risen Motherhood podcast co-hosts Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler applies the good news to the most basic moments of motherhood. Click here for Amazon link.
2. Sufficient Hope: Gospel Meditations and Prayers for Moms by Christina Fox
Does mommy brain, chore lists, fears, or post-partum depression make the gospel a bit hard to see? In this gentle devotional, Christina Fox helps you preach the gospel to yourself in the midst of the trying and wearisome parts of motherhood and rest in God’s good promises. Click here for Amazon link.
3. Growing in Gratitude by Mary Mohler
Have you counted your daily complaints? Our grumblings stretch over all aspects of our lives—from seasons of suffering to the minor inconveniences of our vacuums leaving dirt behind. How can we grow in gratitude? In this short book, Mary Mohler shares her wisdom from her years of life and discipleship to help us move beyond outward smiles and forced optimism to becoming more thoroughly thankful people. Click here for Amazon link.
4. The Promise is His Presence: Why God is Always Enough by Glenna Marshall
Does God feel far away in your suffering—perhaps even absent? Many of us feel that in the midst of trials. In this book, Glenna Marshall reminds her reader that God’s presence has remained with his people throughout their trials. She takes her reader by the hand and guides them through the story of redemption in tandem with her own story of suffering. Click here for Amazon link.
5. Idols of a Mother’s Heart by Christina Fox
Have you ever considered that you may have some idols clenched in your fists as a mom? Are there things you perhaps love more than God? Maybe success, comfort, control, and approval are clamoring for your attention and pushing God to the side of your heart. Christina Fox will walk you through what an idol is, how to face specific idols, and how to turn to Christ. Click here for Amazon link.
6. God’s Good Design: What the Bible Really Says About Men and Women by Claire Smith
Claire Smith describes God’s original design for the relationship between a husband and wife and what it means for both men and women to be made in God’s image. She also exegetes seven key passages on the topic and engages with the many disagreements that come up against them. Click here for Amazon link.
7. Even Better than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible's Story Changes Everything about Your Story by Nancy Guthrie
Have you ever wished you had been in Eve’s place so you could stop the Fall from happening—because, perhaps, Eden would be so much better? Maybe within the seasons of fear and suffering you’ve thought that way for a moment. Nancy Guthrie explains why Eden is a less-than hope compared to the glory awaiting us in heaven. She likewise shows us how this greater hope can help us through the challenges we face until then. Click here for Amazon link.
This article was originally published on May 5, 2020.
