This book was just what I needed! Empty-nester Vicki Courtney, offers wise and encouraging guidance to mothers on their journey. Filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and a Christian worldview, she helps readers navigates and encourages us to root our identity not in our roles as mothers but in our foundational identity as children of God. Rich with Scripture, this book delivers insights that will uplift and ground your spirit. I will wholeheartedly recommend it to every mom I know, as its wisdom is applicable for mothers at every stage.

A huge thanks to Tyndale, NavPress, and NetGalley for this advanced, complimentary copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

If you are put off by the title of this book, I encourage you to give it a look anyway. It is scripturally-based, and never once does the author disparage children or motherhood. The goal is for moms to remember that they are first and foremost a beloved child of God, and that their worth is not based on how well they’re doing at anything, even being a mom. Obviously, it’s important to do your best to keep your children safe and loved; this book does not refute that. But it’s full of encouragement for parents who feel anxious and overwhelmed about trying to get everything right. (No one talks about the fact that the Proverbs 31 woman had servants to help her, but that’s in the Bible!) It was honestly a breath of fresh air for me to read. There were a few small things that puzzled me (e.g., saying that refugee moms have “less stress” and “more joy” than the average American because they have less stuff… pretty sure being a refugee is quite stressful). Overall, however, this is a fantastic book full of good reminders and maybe fresh insights for some moms. If you’re struggling with mom guilt or burnout and you just want to cast your burdens on Jesus, this book will help you do it.

Thank you to NetGalley, Tyndale, and NavPress for the free eARC. I post this review with my honest opinions.

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