Motherhood: How the Gospel Shapes Our Purpose and Priorities

Do you ever get the sense that you’re stuck on autopilot as a mother? That day follows day, and you’re just going through the motions while life rushes past?

In this warm, insightful book, Jocelyn Loane asks us to pause for a moment to consider the immense privilege and responsibility before us as mothers. With grace and humour, Jocelyn shows us how the gospel shapes the big priorities as well as the nitty-gritty moments of motherhood. She offers:

• wisdom for the daily dilemmas and difficulties mothers face
• practical ideas for gospel-shaped discipline
• realistic suggestions for prayer and Bible times
• profound truths to cling to when motherhood feels overwhelming.

Whether you’re a new mother or a seasoned parent, this book will refresh your heart and equip you for the extraordinary gospel opportunities still ahead of you.

Table of contents

• Foreword
• The purpose of Christian motherhood

Part 1: Principles and priorities

1. Good gifts
2. Love
3. Forgiven sinners
4. Obedience and discipline
5. Discipline in practice
6. Prayer
7. Disciple-making
8. Mothers, not fathers

Part 2: Decisions and difficulties 9. Mum guilt 10. Paid work and ministry 11. Idols and identity 12. When motherhood is hard

• Recommended resources
• Acknowledgements