Kirjahaku

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28Women are overcommitted, overconnected, overburdened, and overwhelmed. Their lives are full, but oddly, their souls are empty. They are aching for a bold challenge—one that will bring rest to their longing souls. Rest Assured is for the daring women who truly want to disrupt their current patterns and see lasting change.Divided into two parts, Rest Assured offers not just an intervention:The Badge of BusynessThe Exhausting Pursuit of HappinessTethered SoulsWorried SickBut also a recovery plan:Prioritize the One Thing Needed: Time for GodCreate Room to Breathe: Time for SolitudeGive Yourself a Break: Time for LeisurePay It Forward: Time for OthersIf the soul is weary, it’s time for an intervention. Rest Assured is not a quick fix, but rather a bold challenge that aids women in identifying the negative patterns that prevent them from experiencing rest in their souls. Most importantly, it will give them the tools needed to break the cycle.A “Rest Stop” challenge is included at the end of each chapter for use in Bible studies and book clubs. Bonus material includes a 30-Day Restitution Plan and 100 Ways to Give It a Rest.

Writing, laughing, sharing, growing . . . all between us. Throughout the year, mothers and daughters can use these 52 devotions to share their thoughts and grow their faith. Written by best-selling author Vicki Courtney, each devotion unpacks a focus Scripture and offers guidance and biblical truth that is relevant to today's tweens. Daughters and moms will find questions to ask each other and to journal about and fun activity ideas as well. As the devos are shared and the journal is passed back and forth from mom to daughter, readers will be building their relationship with each other, strengthening their faith in God, and creating a keepsake to treasure for decades to come.

Sometimes it can be hard to remember that you are more than a mom.Do this. Don't do that. Try this parenting strategy. Read this book. Many mothers desire to be the best mom possible, but the pressure can feel overwhelming. Even at church, many of us are being taught that "motherhood is a woman's highest calling."While valuing mothers is important, idolizing or idealizing the role places unsustainable pressures and stress on moms and causes us to miss living out of our primary identity in Christ.In Motherhood Is (Not) Your Highest Calling, Vicki Courtney invites moms to reconsider the widely held belief that motherhood defines your identity. With heartfelt honesty drawn from her experiences as a mother and grandmother, Vicki encourages you to embrace an emotionally healthy, "good enough" mentality and let go of the unrealistic expectations that weigh heavily on mothers.Motherhood Is (Not) Your Highest Calling will encourage you to: Challenge the Myth of Perfection Discover how to release yourself from the unrealistic standards of perfectionism that are held up for Christian mothers;Understand Church Influences Gain insight into how traditional narratives have shaped women's expectations in faith communities;Learn from Personal Stories: Benefit from Courtney's own experiences and reflections on motherhood;Embrace Being "More than a Mom" Recognize the value of your worth and purpose beyond motherhood; andExplore Biblical Insights Find guidance for understanding your identity in Christ.In a world dominated by social media portrayals of picture-perfect parenting, embrace your complete who you are in Christ.