I’ve so enjoyed writing this series on postpartum preparation. It’s also been convicting and encouraging to me personally to be reminded of these truths during my own fifth postpartum season. And, writing alongside my friend, Lauren, has made it extra-special. Our friendship really started to ... Read More about Postpartum Encouragement Part 3: Emotional Preparation
The Birth Story of Jack Lewis Cofer
I’ve received the request a number of times to share the birth story of our little Jack. It’s not super polished, but neither is birth, is it? I hope it will be a blessing to you to read. Every birth is an incredible event that points us back to our God, the Author of life. I woke up just ... Read More about The Birth Story of Jack Lewis Cofer
Postpartum Encouragement Part 2: Mental Preparation
Last week I talked about spiritual preparation for postpartum. I decided to start with the spiritual aspect, because I firmly believe that this lays the groundwork for preparing both mentally and emotionally for the postpartum months. This week I’m focusing on mental preparation. I know ... Read More about Postpartum Encouragement Part 2: Mental Preparation
Postpartum Encouragement Part 1: Spiritual Preparation
I’m so excited to be linking arms with my dear friend, Lauren, who is a certified doula (and was at my most recent birth just two weeks ago), to do a mini series on preparing for postpartum. She and I have a mutual desire to come alongside women walking through pregnancy and the postpartum season, ... Read More about Postpartum Encouragement Part 1: Spiritual Preparation
A Tribute to Godly Fathers
“It has been said that as goes the family, so goes the world. It can also be said that as goes the father, so goes the family.” - Voddie Baucham There are two equal realities that are summed up in the above statement: that the way of a father can either ruin or bless a family. And my heart is ... Read More about A Tribute to Godly Fathers
![I regularly see posts about the difficulty of motherhood. I also frequently get asked questions about it. One post I saw several days ago caught my attention, and made my heart ache.
Here’s a snippet:
“I wish I’d known how big a load [motherhood] was to carry. But I also am glad I was naive because some days I think, if I would have known how hard it was, I never would have signed up for this.
The mess.
The chaos.
The crying.
The fighting.
The lack of sleep.
No alone time.
No days off.
No leaving the house on a whim…”
The rest of the post was dedicated to inviting women to share about the hard of motherhood—giving permission to vent their frustration.
And that’s where it ended.
But, sisters, this is *not* where it ends. For those who know Jesus, this is where it begins. The hard of motherhood is the perfect place for His power to be displayed. Our lives become fertile ground for sanctification and transformation. And, when our eyes are fixed on Jesus, we have a goal and vision for motherhood that goes far beyond today.
As Christ-following mamas, our lives should reflect to those around us that Jesus is enough;
that He is our comfort and peace.
That He is our wisdom and joy.
That we aren’t left to our own wit and strength.
If we don’t take God at His Word—believe and obey by His grace—how will the world know He changes everything?
Fellow mamas, let’s not stop at hard. Let’s allow Jesus to start there, being beacons of hope to a world so in need of Him.
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