Mothering on Empty: How Moms Like You Found God's Joy - Paperback

by Kristen Rusch (Author), Ashley Durand (Author)

How Moms Like You Discovered Joy in the Hardest Places

Motherhood is beautiful, but it's also exhausting--and many Christian moms find themselves running on fumes, wondering if anyone truly understands. Mothering on Empty is a soul-soothing collection of encouragement from moms who've been there. A mix of devotional, memoir, and heart-to-heart honesty, this book weaves together stories from moms like you who have experienced frustration, exhaustion, and even despair--yet discovered the deep joy God offers in the midst of it all.

Each of the forty entries is a lovingly-crafted patch in a quilt of hope, written by mothers from different walks of life. These are not parenting experts--they're fellow travelers, sharing the comfort and wisdom they've found along the way.

Why this Book will Inspire Your Mothering:

• Real stories from Christian moms who've faced burnout, disappointment, and daily challenges
• Devotional-style reflections grounded in Scripture to refocus the heart on truth and grace
• "Joy Thief" and "Fight Back" sections that name what's stealing your joy--and show you how to reclaim it
• Inspiring quotes and takeaways to uplift moms in every season of parenting

Ideal for personal encouragement, small group study, and a gift for a new or young mom, Mothering on Empty is the companion every mom needs to remind her that joy is still possible as she lives out her sacred calling.

Author Biography

Kristen Rusch is a wearer of many hats: mother and business woman by day, writer by night, she enjoys multifaceted adventures with God. Living and working in Central Asia, she, her husband and two sons seek to see developing communities thrive.

Ashley Durand is a writer, wife, mother to two young children, and lover of Jesus. She has a B.S. degree in journalism from Grace College and Theological Seminary. She hails from Michigan where she enjoys combing the beach and outdoor adventures.