As moms, we need encouragement, we need to know that other moms have the same challenges and struggles we have. These 10 Christian books for women will help you. They were all written by moms who share with you their amazing moments as moms and their challenges as moms to encourage you and let know you are not alone in your mom journey.
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Christan Books for Women
1. Say Goodbye to Survival Mode: 9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More, and Restore Your Passion for Life
2. The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You
The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You by Jessica Turner helps moms see we need to make time for ourselves to relax and recharge. The Fringe Hours: Making Time For You will help you find time in your day for the little things you love.
3. Undone: A Story of Making Peace With an Unexpected Life
Undone: A Story of Making Peace With An Expected Life by Michele Cushatt is mostly a memoir of a life undone. In Michele’s life and story, we can see the story of ourselves and the beauty of all the unexpected and how God weaves all of our life experiences into a beautiful picture and undone life.
4.Surprised by Motherhood: Everything I Never Expected about Being a Mom
Surprised by Motherhood: Everything I Never Expected About Being a Mom by Lisa-Jo Baker is an insightful and fun look at motherhood and all the unexpected moments.
5.Anchored: Finding Hope in the Unexpected
Anchored: Finding Hope in the Unexpected by Kayla Aimee is the story of her baby’s birth at only 24 weeks. From the unexpected birth and all the aftermath, Kayla will show you hope every step of the way.
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6. Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls
Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls by Vicki Courtney is for all the tired and weary moms who do too much. Learn to prioritize your relationship with God and give yourself room to breathe. Don’t be overwhelmed by busyness any longer.
7. Your Sacred Yes: Trading Life-Draining Obligation for Freedom, Passion, and Joy
Your Sacred Yes: Trading Life-Draining Obligation for Freedom, Passion and Joy by Susie Larson will help you know when to say “no” even to good things (but that are overwhelming), find the right pace for your life, and understand the right obligations and invitations.
8. Hands Free Life: Nine Habits for Overcoming Distraction, Living Better, and Loving More
Hands Free Life: Nine Habits for Overcoming Distraction, Living Better and Loving More by Rachel Macy Stafford teaches us that in a world with too many distractions to stop living a distracted life and how to connect and love our family better.
9. From Grouchy To Great: Finding Joy In The Journey Of Motherhood
From Grouchy to Great: Finding Joy in the Journey of Motherhood by Ruth Schwenk are insights and examples from many moms showing us how to handle many of the same challenges you face every day. These moms can help you stop being the grouchy mom and be a great mom.
10.Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe
Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson. All moms have moments when we feel overwhelmed and desperate and need something more. Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson wrote this book from the perspective of a young mother who desperately needs help and receiving advice from an experienced mentor mother guiding her.
Your Turn…
What is your favorite book for Christian book to encourage moms?
I’ve read many of these books on your list and I must say they have all helped me in some way. I look forward to reading the other ones you mentioned.
This is a great list! Pinning for later. 😉 I think I’m going to have to read “From Grouchy to Great” next!
Have you read “The Best Yes” by Lysa Terkeurst? I loved it, but I’m wondering how it compares to “Your Sacred Yes?”
Hi Alison, thanks for sharing. All these books are great for moms.
Wow, what a great list! I hadn’t heard of (or read) any of these before and some of them sound really interesting to me. I just published an article on self-improvement books, which include many of interest to moms:
http://bookbybook.blogspot.com/2016/01/improve-your-life-with-books-in-2016.html
Thanks – you’ve added to my TBR list!
Sue
P.S. I found you through the Small Victories Sunday linkup.
Book By Book
Thanks Sue! Hope you found some great books you will enjoy.
I have to save this list. This is a wonderful resource for moms. Thank you so much for sharing.
I’m glad you liked the list. Hope you found a few great books to enjoy.