As a Christian mom in today's world, it can be daunting to raise God fearing kids in a culture that so defies the values and principles of our faith. If you are looking for tools to raise up the next generation of uncompromising Christ followers, this is for you.
This blog post will discuss 8 must-read books for Christian moms that offer practical help and biblical wisdom to empower you as a mom. These books are helpful for new moms, or mom's anywhere in their motherhood journey looking for biblical solutions and valuable insights to grow as a parent.
This awesome list is comprised of books filled with biblical truth that will encourage and strengthen you in your relationship with the Lord and help build your relationship with your kids, no matter where you are in your own family's journey.
"Becoming Mom Strong" offers an indispensable and powerful guide for the mom who is raising her family counter-culture, by Biblical values rather than the values of the world. This book is a must-read for new moms who want to start strong from day one!
Heidi shares her own experiences as a mom of seven and offers practical advice and wisdom for those devoted to raising up a Godly family in a culture that is the antithesis to christian living.
One of the key themes of this book is the importance of being rooted in Bible. St. John emphasizes the need for moms to spend time in prayer and study of the Word, as this is the foundation of a strong faith and a strong family! In addition to tackling the modern challenges of parenting, the book is also full of practical tips for navigating the ordinary moments of motherhood. Heidi talks about ways to manage the endless to do lists, deal with difficult children, and find sanity amidst the busy demands of mom life.
Having a healthy relationship is one of the most important keys to having a positive influence on our kids. This simple, concise book explores how parents can discover the incredibly unique design of their child. When parents can identify how their young ones give and receive love, they can focus their efforts to make sure each child's heart feels loved in the way they were created to!
Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell explain the five love languages: physical touch, words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, and acts of service. They explain how each child has a primary love language, and how parents can use this knowledge to strengthen their bond with their children.
The book offers many practical tips and real-life examples that make for practical application for everyday life. It is an invaluable resource for Christian moms who want to create a loving and supportive environment for their children.
If you are a mom of a teenager, this is an absolute must-read. While many parents approach the idea of raising a teenager with anxiety and the mentality of, "I hope we survive this", Tripp offers a perspective of hope and expectation! "Age of Opportunity" explores the challenges and opportunities parents face raising teenagers, and particularly hones in on how this is a critical time of spiritual development.
Tripp argues that this is a time potent with opportunity to impact your child's faith. With the right insights and strategies in place, you can have peace as you navigate this stage of your child's development.
This book can help parents grow in greater connection with their teen, gain insights on how to navigate conflict, wrestle through disciplines issues, embrace humility, build a supportive household culture, and support their teen in their spiritual development.
It is very challenging to point your kids to Jesus when you haven't had a second to have time with Him yourself. Time with the Lord is more than just good practice, it is a lifeline in motherhood! This devotional is an encouraging, enjoyable daily reminder to spend time with the Lord. It is perfect for the busy mama! Take a minute to press pause, breathe, pull out your devotional, pray and ask the Lord for help navigating motherhood.
This is a must on our list of Christian books for moms because it offers a refreshing and humorous perspective of the joys and challenges of parenting young ones. This collection of short essays each provide a unique and insightful perspective.
Jankovic's humor and honesty radiate through every page. She is constantly refreshingly candid about the challenges of raising kids, so if you need to feel understood or empathized with, this is your book. Jankovic also strongly emphasizes the significance of raising children in God and offers practical ways to make faith a natural part of your home.
Jankovic practically approaches what it looks like to raise up children with the end goal of helping them develop a lifelong relationship with God. She encourages parents to embrace discipline with love, grace, and a compassionate, quick to forgive heart.
This book shows how motherhood is a high calling, and deserves to be approached with intentionality, gratitude and purpose. A key theme of this book is that motherhood is a valuable vocation, and is the role responsible for equipping the leaders of tomorrow. From the stay at home mom to the corporate career mom, the gift of motherhood is a treasure.
As a mom of ten, September McCarthy has experienced the joys and tears that comes with parenthood and offers encouragement for mothers in all stages of motherhood. She highlights the significant role of prayer in motherhood and the importance of allowing God to influence the parenting journey.
This heartfelt book empowers moms to see the value and significance of their role, and equips women to navigate parenting with God's hand and God's promises. This is one of the best Christian Books for moms who are looking for practical teaching to raise their children with intentionality.
Sally and Clay dive deep on what it means to raise a home that prioritizes a rich relationship with God over success in the world's eyes. With personal experience and thought-provoking insights from their own parenting journey, the Clarksons masterfully showcase the importance of parenting from one's own personal, authentic relationship with God.
This book is great for moms who are looking to read books to help foster a healthy household culture as well as develop spiritual and emotional health. Throughout the book, Sally and Clay discuss what it takes to cultivate a sense of curiosity and wonder in children in their faith and build a lifestyle of prayer and studying scripture.
Additionally, the Clarkson's share insights for raising children with Christian values in a modern cultural context. They highlight tools, resources prompts and advice to help parents navigate the challenges that arise in raising up strong believers in this day and age.
Influencing our kids well starts with having a healthy and strong relationship. Stafford pulls from her personal experience as a mother and professional experience as a certified special education teacher to address what it takes for parents to create meaningful relationships with their kids.
This book also addresses the challenges every modern mother faces! From social media and technology to peer pressure, every parents has had to navigate the pressures of being the "perfect" parent. In this book, Rachel Macy empowers parents to release the pressures of perfectionism and pursue a parenting style of authenticity and compassion.
If you are looking for ways to nurture a home environment more motivated by connection over pressure and perfectionism, this is a great resource for you. Raising up a family that is devoted to faith and God's word is difficult without the bedrock of trust and relationship. Stafford offers great tools to help you grow into a closer and stronger as a family.
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