The Myth of the Perfect Mother: Rethinking the Spirituality of Women (Paperback)

Our Christian culture tells us that the good mother is always loving, always patient, and always happy. Her house is clean. Her children are obedient. Her husband is happy. Who are we kidding? Real motherhood is about scheduling your day around your children, getting up too early, and sometimes struggling to find enough time to take a shower. Too often the church presents ideals of motherhood that are slightly unrealistic. Mothers are told that their sole worth is established by their role as a mom. And as a result, they put so much effort into raising and praising their kids that they forget who they really are. Can you identify? Carla Barnhill can. Presenting a positive biblical model, Carla shows you how to dismiss those cultural ideals of perfection and reminds you that your ultimate worth lies not in motherhood but in your relationship with God. "With humor and vulnerability, Carla opens up a much-needed conversation about what Christian motherhood is really about-minus the guilt, information overload, and impossible expectations. Any mother who has ever doubted herself will resonate with Carla's words."-Cindy Crosby, author of By Willoway Brook: Exploring the Landscape of Prayer "Courageous. Important. Challenging. Open this book and read. It will open your mind to your investment in mothering and in your world."-Elisa Morgan, president, MOPS International