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Nostalgia is a funny thing, isn’t it? This same

Nostalgia is a funny thing, isn’t it?

This same kind of tree grew outside our apartment building in Mongolia. In a city that had so little green, it’s fragrant blossoms brought much delight as the harsh winter (and dust storm-filled spring) came to an end.

Now without fail, the smell of these blossoms takes me back to childhood days, and that ache of nostalgia fills me as I remember those treasured years.

But the older I’ve gotten, the more I’m convinced that nostalgia doesn’t point as much to how idyllic the past was as it does to the perfection of something that’s to come. Nostalgia brings to mind all the sweetness of one point in history and dulls the hard that was equally present. If we were to be transported back to that exact moment, it would be real in every sense of the word and all the mystique of the nostalgia would fade. As my husband likes to say, “there’s really no such thing as ‘the good ol’ days.’”

In his book ‘Mere Christianity’ C.S. Lewis says, “If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical conclusion is that I was made for another world.”

When that overwhelming ache fills me at the scent of these blooms, I know my soul is resonating with the reality of eternity for those who follow Christ—a perfect place in the presence of our perfect Savior. The beauty of this earth is a shadow of the pure joy that is yet to come in a new Kingdom untainted by sin and death.

For those who don’t know Jesus, the fleeting beauty shadows of this earth are the height of what they will ever experience. But for those who place their trust in Him, the best is yet to come.

Allow the longing of nostalgia to point you to the Savior today, friend.
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#lookingtoJesus #nostalgia #spring #blooms #blossoms #Christcenteredwomanhood

What an undeserved gift to be the mama of these fi

What an undeserved gift to be the mama of these five children.

Today I feel keenly just how unable I am to mother with grace, with wisdom, with patience, and with joy in my own strength. But I also know with certainty that God is a gracious God, who gently leads those that are with young (Isaiah 40:11). Every new season of mothering brings me yet again to this truth. Praise Jesus for this calling that continually draws me back to His goodness and sufficiency.

And how I love the man who parents these children with me, cheering me on not only in my mothering but in every aspect of life.

[The kiddos picked me the most beautiful bouquet from the blooms in our yard; and yes, they did indeed have permission since snow is coming again this week 😅)
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#motherhood #lookingtoJesus #fivelittlecofers #Christcenteredmotherhood #childrenareagift

Mama, I often took for granted Your patience, You

Mama,

I often took for granted
Your patience,
Your self-sacrifice,
Your unconditional love.
I thought it was easy for you to nurse babies by night
and cook for, school, and nurture the rest of us by day.
I assumed you simply enjoyed folding laundry and cleaning bathrooms just for the sake of doing them, because you never complained.
It seemed as though you had an endless reserve of stamina, and it took no effort for you to welcome countless others into our home.
I didn’t think twice about your discipline and delight in the Word: it’s just what you did.

And then I became a mom.

Never again will I take for granted your patience,
Your self-sacrifice,
Your unconditional love.
I know now that your care of us by night and day was a reflection not of the ease of the task, but of your dependence on the Lord’s strength.
I realize that the joy you took in tasks like folding laundry and cleaning bathrooms was delight in the Lord as you served for His glory.
I believe with certainty that you welcomed countless others into our home even when it required much of you because you had an eternal vision, not because you always felt like it.
And you diligently spent time seeking God because He was your lifeline, your source of peace, your well of grace.

Mom, you do not display woman-exalting, self-empowered motherhood.
You display Christ-exalting, grace-empowered motherhood. Thank you for pointing us back to Jesus in a million moments even when we didn’t know it then. Your mentorship and your friendship are most precious to me.

This daughter, now a mother herself, finds “thank you” insufficient; but I’ll say it just the same.

Thank you. I love you, mom.
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#mothersday #Christcenteredmotherhood
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“Lord, help me to remember what I am called to a

“Lord, help me to remember what I am called to and equipped for as your follower.” [Prayer from a journal entry]

How often do I forget what I am called to as a follower of Jesus in the daily moments? To be patient, kind, tender-hearted, to bear with those around me, to love unconditionally, to forgive readily, to be slow to speak and quick to listen, to give thanks in everything.

Sometimes it’s not that I forget what I am called to, but that I am *equipped* for what I am called to. I listen to my emotions and act as if it’s up to me to live out the Christian life in my own strength.

But as a follower of Jesus, I am not left to my own strength, or even my own memory. Jesus said to His disciples:

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”
John 14:26

That same Helper lives inside me.

Oh, may I not live as if my life has not been radically saved and changed by my Savior. May my own feelings not drown out the Spirit of Truth who indwells me. May I trust God more than my own intuition. May I rest in His power to equip me for a life that brings honor and glory to Him; because He will surely do it.
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#lookingtoJesus #Christcenteredwomanhood #setapart #followerofJesus #turnyoureyesuponJesus #motherhood #Christcenteredmotherhood #thegospelchangeseverything #Jesuschangeseverything

I don’t know if – this side of eternity – th

I don’t know if – this side of eternity – the impact of a godly mother can truly be measured. But this I know: it is a gift beyond comprehension.

Both my husband and I have incredible mothers (and I’m not just saying that). Their children truly do rise up and call them blessed (Proverbs 31:28). They have invested into us for God’s glory in a myriad of ways which would take far too much time to recount in a blog post. However, I do want to dedicate this entry to these women and share some of the most foundational lessons I have learned from their lives.

• Seek First God’s Kingdom
• Serving Brings Joy
• a Gentle and Quiet Spirit is for Every Personality
• Do the Hard Things

Link to full blog post in bio!

Mom Sprenger and Mom Cofer, I’m so grateful for you.
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#motherhood #blogpost #Christcenteredmotherhood #mothersday #godlymotherhood #biblicalmotherhood #biblicalwomanhood #proverbs31

“As it is my eager expectation and hope that I w

“As it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.” Philippians 1:20

There is never a time or season when we are exempt from honoring God in our bodies.

Including pregnancy.

Too easy is it when we’re expecting to justify:
snapping with our mouths,
grumbling in our minds,
overindulging our bellies,
or serving ourselves first with our hands.

The world and our flesh say this time is for us; that selfishness is normal and loving ourselves before others is fine—right, even. Hormones, aches, and lack of sleep become convenient excuses for sin, don’t they?

But Paul wrote as he sat *in prison* that his body was for the glory of God, whether by life or death.

There is no special caveat that exempts us from honoring God during any life scenario. Does pregnancy hold difficulties and unique trials? Yes. But surrendering our bodies to the bearing of life for God’s glory is a privilege. It’s a perfect opportunity to point to His goodness, His strength, and His sufficiency.

May our bodies be used, full of courage, for God’s honor and glory from now until we reach eternity.

(If you haven’t yet, go enter the ‘Expectant’ giveaway in my last post! Ends 5/6 at midnight)
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‘Expectant’ is ONE! 🙌🏻🎉 My heart is

‘Expectant’ is ONE! 🙌🏻🎉

My heart is full of gratitude to the Lord for all He has done this past year, and I’m thrilled to bring others into the celebration with this New Mama Bundle •GIVEAWAY•

Includes:
• Signed copy of ‘Expectant’
• @lifetreeofficial swaddle blanket
• @harpangelboutique hat
• @honest diaper rash cream
• @burtsbees leg and foot cream
• @burtsbees lip crayon

To enter:
• like and save this post
• follow @heathercofer
• tag three (or more) friends in separate comments

Giveaway runs until May 6 at midnight, MST

Ships within the US and Canada

•Giveaway CLOSED•
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