M is for Mama

A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood

The narrative around motherhood today can be a real downer. Instead of rallying to uplift each other or rejoicing in what God has done in their lives, moms often connect over memes about how “kids are the worst.”

Mother-of-ten Abbie Halberstadt believes that Christ has so much more to offer you and your family than the empty validation of fist bumps for surviving another day that worldly culture brings to the table. She offers advice, encouragement, and scripturally sound strategies—seasoned with humor and grace—to help you embrace the challenges and see the rewards of Christlike motherhood.

Applying biblical love and wisdom to raising your children won’t always be easy. But here’s the good news: When we are not enough, Christ is more than sufficient, and His love for you and your kids is nothing less than revolutionary.

Are you ready to join the rebellion?

Table of Contents:
    
    1.    The Culture of Mediocre Motherhood    11
    2.    No Two Good Mamas Look Alike    23
    3.    What Is That to You? Follow Me    35
    4.    And What Does the Lord Require of Thee?    47
    5.    Self-Care Versus Soul Care    59
    6.    When We’re Guilty of Mom Guilt    71
    7.    The Profession of Motherhood    83
    8.    When the Seat of Our Pants Tears    97
    9.    The Gentleness Challenge    109
    10.    Training Our Kids in the Way They Should Go    123
    11.    The Penny Reward System    139
    12.    Boot Camp Parenting    151
    13.    Cultivating a Peaceful Home    163
    14.    We Are the Gatekeepers    177
    15.    The Birds and the Bees    193
    16.    You Don’t Have to Do It All    207
    17.    Emotions Are Not Facts    221
    Favorite Resources    233
    Acknowledgments    235
    Notes    237