Gospel-Centered Motherhood

by Stefanie Boyles

Gospel-Centered Motherhood is a booklet that covers a wide range of topics related to the beautiful calling of motherhood. It covers topics like discipleship in the home, guarding your marriage, mom guilt, discipline, perseverance, emotions, and more. Every topic has related Scriptures to meditate on and questions to consider to prompt prayer. Motherhood is a gift, and the ultimate aim is to glorify Christ in and through it.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Christian

100 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[BookLoverAmanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gospel-Centered Motherhood by Daily Grace Co
4 Stars

I read this with my friend Taylor for mother's day this month. I bought this a long time ago and glad I finally got to it! We both enjoyed it, some days more than others, and the experience itself of reading through two each day and sharing with each other the struggles of motherhood we both each have was the best experience. If I didn't have that experience reading with her, I am not sure I would have liked it as much.

It felt like having bible study together. We both thought it had good reminders for Mamas. I think it could have had some more "meat" to it, if you will, but I liked the reminders. It wasn't trying to fix you as a parent but it reminds you of the important of patience, sharing the Gospel with your child, our calling as Mama's etc. That God is with us in the every day tasks.

Short daily devotionals, application questions, etc.

As with most Motherhood books though, since I am a special needs parent, I would say I didn't get a ton from many entries since some of the things don't apply to me in my situation with my little boy, but I think a lot of Mama's would enjoy this as a short devotional with encouragement.

I think more practical tips could have been added and it would have added more meat to the book but I enjoyed reading it with Tay!

[Brittany Shields · Rating 5 out of 5]

“In God’s economy, when His people empty themselves for His sake, they are filled with His presence which leads to purpose, joy, and satisfaction.”


Another great gospel-oriented study from The Daily Grace Co!

This is a super short (89 pages) but encouraging book for mothers.

There are 16 chapters— a couple pages long— with a couple verses and questions to meditate on for each one.
She covers so many important topics like: the calling of motherhood, Bible reading, discipleship, dying to ourselves, guarding our marriages, mom guilt, perseverance, prayer, words, emotions, and more.

There is special encouragement for mothers with kids in the younger years, the older years, and single moms.

Boyles reminds us that motherhood is hard but incredibly important and meaningful. We just need to be obedient and faithful in the seemingly mundane things every day and trust that God is nourishing the seeds we plant into beautiful gardens.

“Success is faithfulness to what God has placed before us.”

“As we bring our needs before Him, we find His grace is sufficient. As we bring our brokenness before Him, we receive His comfort and healing. As we bring our sin before Him, we receive forgiveness and freedom.”

This is a great option for busy moms who don’t have a lot of time to spend on devotions each day that is still grounded in truth and will give words of wisdom to incorporate into our lives as mothers and wives.

It also makes a great gift!


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[Bethany Oliver · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quick read, but really, not much gospel-centered about this book. Lots of true but not revolutionary ideas about how to be a good mom. Initial chapters outline how our highest calling is to be a worshipper of god- not a mom. That was a good reminder, but the rest of this booklet was pretty standard in way of reminders about our words, priorities and duties as Christian moms. Not much, if any at all, talk of the completed work of Christ on our behalf (I.e. the gospel). Nothing heretical, but also not a book worth reading or passing on IMO

[Shannon Evanko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, thought-provoking devo that is wonderful to walk through with friends.

[Rachel Nesman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a gift from my church’s postpartum ministry after having my son. This was a short but really good and enjoyable read about different aspects to help be a gospel-centered mom. It was convicting and encouraging. There was a short reading each day for 16 days followed by some scripture to read and review and then a space for prayer. I actually saved some quotes from the book in my phone notepad to review when I need them. It was a good reminder of the importance I hold as a mom in the household and how it is necessary to demonstrate the gospel to our kids. Great and quick little devo series!!

[Elena · Rating 5 out of 5]

A devotional from Daily Grace Co. that has 17 devotionals 2-3 pages each. Scripture references, questions and prayer prompts with journaling space follow the devotional for each day. I enjoyed the reminders that motherhood is a calling, but not the highest calling (glorifying God is), along with being a praying mom, mom guilt, guarding our marriage, and other great topics. Short and to-the-point, with plenty of opportunities to dig deeper.

[Heidi Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful devotional for moms— whether they have little kids or teens. I love how they have a few verses to look up in scripture so you get goodness directly from God’s Word but it’s not too long, so you can still get your devotions in when you’re short on time.

[Cam Dugard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daily Grace Co. is always a win!! They have a wide variety of encouraging and convicting devotions, all rooted in the goal to grow and equip its readers to become more like Jesus and radiate the gospel.

[Amanda Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book focusing on how you can parent in light of what it says in the Scriptures.

[Nadine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short devotional for moms. It was full of solid truths, and I liked the layout of a short devotional read, followed by some scripture to read, and then a place you can write out and reflect on each day. I especially liked the chapters on discipline and emotions. I needed to reminders of watching our tones and body language, and how we engage our emotions.

[Kersten Strother · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a freshly postpartum first time mom to a medical baby, this book gave me hope and encouragement on some of my darkest days. Jesus used it to provide light at the end of tunnel when I wasn’t sure there would be. A short and easy must read for all moms!! It’s on sale for $6.99 right now👀

[Jamie Dressler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very timely. Easy to read.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great devotional/Bible study.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reminders for all parents.

[Makayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid truths. Timeless. Helpful for me in this busy season to bring me back to the gospel in the trenches of motherhood and solo parenting.

[Hyapatia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was beautiful and helped me in many ways. I recommend this to all women, even single women.

[Alexandra Morton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great, inclusive devotional! As a working mom, I liked the perspective it gave on parenting and there was no shame for working. Also has a section for single moms. Really loved this.

[Maddy Higgins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect devotional for all moms in any season. Short and quick and easy to get through daily!

[Emily Mahler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved these short devotions. Exactly what I needed as I go through some struggles in motherhood. And the Scripture and reflection prompts were so powerful.

[JoAnne Styger · Rating 5 out of 5]

We read this as our discipleship book for co-op. The chapters are short but pack a big punch. I was greatly encouraged and enjoyed discussing it with my group.

[KB Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read, I wouldn’t really call this a Bible study. It has some great scriptures throughout that you can look up and read in conjunction but a lot of great reminders!

[Danaca Ferdon · Rating 5 out of 5]

THI WAS SO GOOD! Such an encouragement and I would encourage any mom to read through it! Loved the scripture and prayer prompts at the end of each chapter.

[Brandi Hardison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and loved the reminders. Most of this I really needed to hear. I do wish it went a little deeper. Probably a good book to do with a friend so you can discuss!

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been slowly reading this every week with my friends in our homeschool co-op and I love this book. It’s short but packs a punch in each chapter. It has so much wisdom, and it is never condemning nor encouraging performative religiosity. This is a wonderful book to see how to center the gospel in many aspects of motherhood. Walking with Christ doesn’t have to be fake, shallow, or performative. We can center our lives on Jesus Christ, and be truly transformed as we guide and disciple our children intentionally.

[Kylee Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love how attainable and practical this devotional is. It gives you a chance to reset and remind yourself to be rooted in the Lord!