One thing I love is taking in content – whether that be books, podcasts, or other resources – that points me to Jesus. I equally love exchanging excellent resources with others. So, I’ve put together this page of some of my favorite resources that have been an encouragement to me in my walk with the Lord in various areas of my life. Many of them are women-specific, but some are “general” ones that have made a significant impact in my life. I hope they will bless you, too!
[I’ve also added a few “extra” recommendations that aren’t necessarily for spiritual growth, but some of my favorite life things ;). And check back every once-in-a-while for new faves]
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Books (general Womanhood)
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
Adorned by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
The Set-Apart Woman by Leslie Ludy
Let Me Be a Woman by Elisabeth Elliot
Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
The Bravehearted Gospel by Eric Ludy
Wrestling Prayer by Eric and Leslie Ludy
When God Writes Your Life Story by Eric and Leslie Ludy
Bonhoeffer by Eric Mataxis
In His Image by Jen Wilkin
The Feminist Mistake by Mary Kassian
Lies Women Believe by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith Schaeffer
Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart by Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal
Friend-ish by Kelly Needham
Comparison Girl by Shannon Popkin
Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson
Fight Your Fears by Kristen Wetherell
You Who by Rachel Jankovic
Podcasts
Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Set-Apart Girl with Leslie Ludy
He Restores My Soul with Jani Ortlund
Risen Motherhood with Laura Wifler and Emily Jensen
The Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman
Blogs/ministries
Set-Apart Girl
Wholehearted Quiet Time
Well-Watered Women
Desiring God
Heroic Life Discipleship
Revive Our Hearts
Girl Defined
Wittingly
JesusHacks
Motherhood/parenting
Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full by Gloria Furman
Loving the Little Years by Rachel Jankovic
Set-Apart Motherhood by Leslie Ludy
Dear Mama, Devotional by Well-Watered Women
Together: Growing Appetites for God by Carrie Ward
Parenting by Paul David Tripp
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Ted Tripp
Instructing a Child’s Heart by Ted Tripp
Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
Marriage
What Did You Expect? by Paul David Tripp
This Momentary Marriage by John Piper
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
You and Me Forever by Francis and Lisa Chan
Children’s Books
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell
The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross by Carl Laferton
The Friend Who Forgives by Daniel DeWitt
The Storm that Stopped by Alison Mitchell
Modest clothing
[Disclaimer: These are sites I have often been able to find a wide selection of modest and stylish clothing, but don’t necessarily endorse all the products on every site]
Roolee (dresses/skirts)
Called to Surf
Wren and Ivory (dresses/skirts)
Down East Basics
Juniper Anne Boutique
NeeSee’s Dresses
Clothes Mentor (favorite second-hand chain store, where I get lots of my “staples”)
Swimwear
Land’s End
Jessica Rey
Lime Ricki
pregnancy/Baby Items
Resources
Redeeming Childbirth by Angie Tolpin
Engraced Motherhood (Doula page that offers some wonderful ideas for pregnancy)
Staple Baby Items
Aden and Anais Swaddling Blankets
Portable Napper
Bumbo
Nursing/Carseat cover
High Chair
Ergo Baby Carrier (works best for babies out of the newborn stage)
Maternity clothes
Old Navy
Target
Pink Blush
Clothes Mentor (has great second-hand maternity options)
![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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