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“The transition you just want to end isn’t a throwaway season—it’s a time full of God’s purposes, when hindsight will tell a story of sin and need driving us to the Father and making us love more like the Son.”
― Emily Jensen, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

“Because while service with littles in tow is harder than it used to be, I trust that God uses it to plant seeds of generosity, kindness, and selflessness in their lives. I trust that God will use it to help them see how we can be the tangible hands and feet of Christ.”
― Emily Jensen, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

“cuando sientas que aumenta la presión, mira a Cristo y busca en Él todo lo que necesitas.”
― Emily Jensen, Maternidad redimida: La Esperanza del Evangelio Para Momentos Cotidianos

“When I worry about tomorrow’s schedule or get frustrated because my morning alone time is short, my heart is revealing what is already there: misplaced worship of my own comforts and control.”
― Emily A. Jensen, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

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― Emily A. Jensen, A Million Tiny Moments: Reflections to Refresh a Mom's Spirit

“The purpose of our motherhood is ultimately rooted in God and his good design. It’s not about us; it’s about him.”
― Emily A. Jensen, Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be

“Instead of putting our hope in Christ, we put hope in our own efforts and comfort—living for naptime, bedtime, when Daddy gets home, when we get to leave for work, or when we’ll have time to zone out on our phones.”
― Emily Jensen, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

“As moms living with sinful hearts in a broken world, we struggle and toil, but in Christ, we’re not left without hope. God overcomes the curse by giving people another way to experience birth—not through a physical womb, but through the Holy Spirit.8 While a mother gives birth through physical groaning, sweat and tears, her water breaking, and the shedding of her blood—Jesus makes a way for life through his physical torture, sweat and tears in the garden, water pouring from his side, and his pure, perfect blood shed for us on the cross. The story of the crucified Christ is the best birth story ever told, with elements that parallel the gospel picture in each labor and delivery room.”
― Emily A. Jensen, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

“I believe I’m helping my family by giving them more of me immediately, but in the end I’m very little help. An empty cup, I have nothing to pour into those I’m called to serve.”
― Emily Jensen, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

“Prayerfully understand what it means to make the best use of the time He's given you on earth. Don't numb the pain of the Fall with improper use of God's gifts, but engage in Christian community, helping others remember the gospel, rehearse the gospel and give thanks for it as we all live in Christ.”
― Emily A. Jensen, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

“the truth is that Jesus loves his bride, the church, so much that he’s coming back for her. We should love her too.”
― Emily Jensen, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

“Instead we need to fixate on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, not our flaws (Hebrews 12:2). Where we see “weakness, weakness, weakness,” we need to practice seeing “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.” Instead of obsessing over the myriad ways we’re unqualified, unable, and insufficient, we need to rehearse how he is qualified, able, and fully sufficient.”
― Emily A. Jensen, He Is Strong: Devotions for When You Feel Weak

“Our greatest fear shouldn't be feeding our kids processed food but failing to be found clean before the throne.”
― Emily A. Jensen, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

“I often see my human needs and think, "I don't have any time for rest right now. Maybe tomorrow." I believe I'm helping my family by giving them more of me immediately, but in the end I'm very little help. An empty cup, I have nothing to pour into those I'm called to serve.”
― Emily A. Jensen, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments