More for Motherhood | Scripture and Prayer for Christian Moms // Christian Motherhood

David declared that his rest came from God alone, when it was impossible to dredge up rest from his own circumstances. When life feels uncertain, scary, or just plain difficult, we can look to David's example of trust from Psalm 62. Hear the Word and learn a breath prayer to help you lean in when you need rest!

Grumbling is an all too easy default when things feel hard in motherhood. It was a core struggle of the Israelites in the wilderness, and Paul, knowing this, gives instructions to the Philippian church from the narrative of Israel's history in Philippians 2. Hear the Word and the invitation Paul has for us when we're tempted to grumble.

The burdens we carry in motherhood can be heavy and plentiful. Thankfully, our God is a burden bearing kind of God and has a track record of doing so! Hear this good news from Psalm 68 and pray God's Words back to Him in breath prayer when the burdens of motherhood feel weighty.

Worry and fear are common companions to moms. God, knowing this to be true for all humans, made a promise to His children when we fear in Isaiah 41:10 that we can cling to. Tune in to hear the good news of His Word to us and why it's impactful for the fears we face.

In motherhood, there are a million decisions to be made every day. In our overwhelm, we tend to make decisions in haste or not make them at all, simply hoping the decision will sort itself out on it's own. God offers us something different. Tune in to hear God's manna for you today in Proverbs 3:5-6 and learn to pray God's Word back to Him in breath prayer. See how it transforms your d...

Longing for the Lord to sustain you in your motherhood? David writes in Psalm 51 that we need a renewed joy in our salvation. Join us as we hear the Word from Psalm 51:12 and as we learn to pray the Word through breath prayer.

Season 2 of the More for Motherhood Podcast is here and we're calling it Manna to eat, Prayers to breathe. Join us this season as we focus on one passage of Scripture each episode and how it applies to motherhood. Then, after hearing the Word, we'll learn to pray the Word through breath prayer. Tune in to learn more!

For our Season 1 Finale, Renee and 3 mom friends are talking about Summer as a Mom. Sharing real talk about-- - fun summer memories with kids & honesty about the hard moments - helpful ideas and rhythms we're trying - spiritual rhythms for Mom in the summer - how to reset when the kids (or mom) are having a hard time - living into the fun and rest of summer As we finish this podcast season...

In Luke 24:13-35, we see 2 men leaving Jerusalem on Resurrection Sunday. They are confused and heartbroken after the crucifixion, and Jesus (unbeknownst to them) walks with them. Tune in to find out why this is good news for us as Moms in the dark valleys of motherhood.

In Luke 18:15-17, we see a surprising encounter between Jesus, His disciples and little children. We're surprised by the disciples' reaction--why shouldn't people bring their children to Jesus? And we're surprised by Jesus' reaction too--He's indignant. And He uses it as a teachable moment. Find out what Jesus has to say to us about coming to Him, and it's importance for leading our children to Hi...

A special Holy Week Bible reading of excerpts from Luke 19-Luke 24. Rather than providing interpretation or commentary this week, we are simply reading passages of Luke that lead us through Holy Week--from Jesus' triumphal entry on Palm Sunday through His death, resurrection and ascension in Luke 24. My prayer is that your affections for Jesus would be stirred. That you would hear His Word and mar...

In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus encounters ten lepers who cry out for healing. All ten are healed and the response is surprising. Tune in to this episode to learn what this encounter can teach us about a right response to God when we are delivered out of a difficult season.

In Luke 12:22-34, Jesus teaches his disciples about worry. He speaks about the real and regular burdens we bear daily. He knows that these real and regular burdens have a tendency to wear us down and to grow disproportionately large in our hearts. To keep us from being mastered by them though he gives us 3 different ways we can turn our eyes from our worries to Him in this passage. Tune in to hear...

This is part 2 of our mini series on prayer from Luke 11:5-13. Jesus tells his disciples 2 parables to teach them about prayer and they are such good news for us as Moms! What should you do in your inconvenient, overwhelming need? Tune in to find out and let Jesus meet you in this time of Scripture and prayer.

In Luke 11:1-4, Jesus teaches His disciple how to pray and in this episode, we join in! Let's come to our Abba Father, praying as Jesus taught us to and see how God meets us today. Some questions for further reflection: -Do you come to the Father as Abba? Does he feel like a loving Father that you can trust or do you prefer to stand at a distance?  -Do you long for God’s kingdom to come? And what...

In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus is welcomed by Martha into her home. While her sister, Mary, sits at Jesus' feet listening to what He says, Martha becomes distracted and worried, upset about many things--and complains at Jesus, demanding and questioning Him. As moms, we can relate with Martha all too well. And even when we do sit at Jesus' feet, distractions and worries can still overtake us. You'll know...

In Luke 8:40-56, Jesus is on his way to heal Jairus' sick daughter when their journey comes to halt. When the delay proves fatal, Jesus invites Jairus to not be afraid and believe. Against all odds and amidst laughing crowds, Jesus does what only He can. Tune in to spend time with Jesus in the Word and in prayer and learn more about why this encounter with Jesus matters for us in motherhood.

In Luke 8:40-48, Jesus encounters two people of great need--Jairus, a respected synagogue leader and a woman who has been bleeding for 12 years. Find out what happens when this woman steps into the light in her great need, and what it means for us as moms when we're in need of healing, or struggling or even hiding. Come and see.

In Luke 8:22-25, the disciples encounter Jesus in the midst of a furious storm. Even after all of their time with Him thus far, the question for the disciples (and for us) is--where is your faith? Come and see how Jesus meets them in their fear, and how it applies to us in motherhood.

In Luke 5:27-32, we encounter Jesus at a party. He's surrounded by critics, complainers and tax collectors. Tune in to hear about this interaction with Jesus and how it applies to us as moms. Take 10 minutes in your day and let Jesus meet you through His Word and in prayer. Be refreshed by the truth of the Gospel as it lingers with you throughout the day and overflows into the hearts of your f...

In Luke 5:1-11, Simon encounters Jesus after a long night of (unproductive) fishing. Jesus invites him to sail into deep water and put out his nets for a catch. Tune in to hear what this means for us as moms in the inconvenient, disappointing, mundane parts of motherhood. Take 10 minutes to be refreshed with the truth of the Gospel, questions for reflection and breath prayer to carry with you thro...

Today as we continue our series on Encounters with God in the Bible, we're reading Luke 7:11-17. Jesus encounters a widow who has just lost her only son. Find out what happens when He comes close. Take 10 minutes in your day and let Jesus meet you through His Word and in prayer. Be refreshed by the truth of the Gospel and let it overflow into the hearts of your children.

In Luke 9:10-17, the disciples have just had their first ministry experience apart from Jesus. They are tired and ready for rest. But crowds follow and Jesus invites the disciples to trust Him with their limitations and let Him multiply what they lack. Key questions to consider: who are the crowds in your life? what are your very real limitations? Come be encouraged in the Word, in breath prayer,...

The days of motherhood can be tiring and long. Often the first thing we let go of is our personal time with Jesus. But if we want to raise disciples in our home, it has to start with us! Hearing and believing the words of life and letting them overflow into the hearts of our children. So whether you’re doing the dishes, or playing on the floor with little ones, whether you’re folding laundry or si...