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Lies Moms Believe: And How the Gospel Refutes Them
As moms, we have voices coming at us from all directions on a daily basis – voices from the culture, the church, the parenting “experts”, our own parents, and others. And you know what the real kicker is? The voices all vary in what they are telling us is true! As if this weren’t confusing enough, add to it the fact that we are daily bombarded by lies from our old enemy, Satan, as well, and we are left with an overwhelming cesspool of deception.
But take heart, mama. There is good news! We are not left to our own devices in motherhood, desperately trying to sift through all the voices on our own. God, in His infinite mercy and grace, has provided us with unchanging truth in His Word that is able to combat each and every lie that could ever be thrown at us. We need only to study the Scriptures, seeking to “take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ”.
That is the heart behind Lies Moms Believe. In this book, Rebekah seeks to show you once and for all that the Gospel is not simply Good News for your eternity. It is Good News for the here and now as well, and is relevant and applicable to each and every lie and struggle you face in motherhood. With warmth, transparency, and an unwavering passion for truth, Rebekah addresses 32 of the most common lies moms believe today about the importance of motherhood, children, the role of a mom, and more.
Tackling such lies as: “I am to find my identity and ultimate fulfillment in motherhood”, “Mothering is unimportant work”, and “I have to be a perfect mom”, she shows how God’s Word applies to all the lies out there, whether practical or spiritual. You will come away inspired, encouraged, and motivated as never before to live out your days as a mother with passion, joy, purpose, and freedom. As Jesus told us in John 8:32, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
But take heart, mama. There is good news! We are not left to our own devices in motherhood, desperately trying to sift through all the voices on our own. God, in His infinite mercy and grace, has provided us with unchanging truth in His Word that is able to combat each and every lie that could ever be thrown at us. We need only to study the Scriptures, seeking to “take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ”.
That is the heart behind Lies Moms Believe. In this book, Rebekah seeks to show you once and for all that the Gospel is not simply Good News for your eternity. It is Good News for the here and now as well, and is relevant and applicable to each and every lie and struggle you face in motherhood. With warmth, transparency, and an unwavering passion for truth, Rebekah addresses 32 of the most common lies moms believe today about the importance of motherhood, children, the role of a mom, and more.
Tackling such lies as: “I am to find my identity and ultimate fulfillment in motherhood”, “Mothering is unimportant work”, and “I have to be a perfect mom”, she shows how God’s Word applies to all the lies out there, whether practical or spiritual. You will come away inspired, encouraged, and motivated as never before to live out your days as a mother with passion, joy, purpose, and freedom. As Jesus told us in John 8:32, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
319 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2017
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About the author
Rebekah Hargraves
5 books2 followersRebekah Hargraves is a wife, mama to two littles, home business owner, blogger, and podcaster living in Tennessee. Though her primary passion is her family, she is also passionate about edifying, equipping, and encouraging women in their journey of Biblical womanhood.
To that end, she runs the blog Hargraves Home and Hearth, produces the Home and Hearth podcast, and has now begun her writing career with her first book, Lies Moms Believe.
When she isn’t writing in the morning as her little ones sleep or keeping up with them the rest of the day, she also enjoys going on fun adventures with her husband, drinking copious amounts of hot tea and coffee, reading at least five books at once, and trying out new recipes!
To that end, she runs the blog Hargraves Home and Hearth, produces the Home and Hearth podcast, and has now begun her writing career with her first book, Lies Moms Believe.
When she isn’t writing in the morning as her little ones sleep or keeping up with them the rest of the day, she also enjoys going on fun adventures with her husband, drinking copious amounts of hot tea and coffee, reading at least five books at once, and trying out new recipes!
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March 20, 2018
I feel very strongly that every mom, and anyone who is thinking of becoming a mom, needs to read this book. I can pretty much guarantee you will find at least a few lies you have been believing about yourself and motherhood in this book. The freedom and peace that comes from seeing these lies crumble in the face of scripture are simply amazing.
Lies Moms Believe and how the Gospel refutes them book review Biblical encouragement for moms
The book contains 32 chapters each addressing a single lie. The lies are grouped into five categories. Each lie stands alone so you wouldn’t necessarily need to read them all in order. If there is a specific area of your life where you are struggling you can find a lie pertaining to that area and just read that chapter. The chapters are pretty short, around two to five pages. I read the book pretty quickly both because I wanted to get this review up on release day, and because I just couldn’t get enough! I would suggest reading a lie a day, look up the verses, pray for God to reveal how the lie has been impacting your life, and let yourself mull it over for a bit.
Rebekah combats each lie with scripture. She doesn’t make wide assertions that can’t be backed up or do mental gymnastics with scripture to make it say what she wants. She goes right to the Word of God and weighs what the world tells moms against what God says about us, our kids, and parenting. Then she challenges you to go to scripture yourself and test her words. Breaking down some of these lies hurts a bit, I described it to one friend as sandpaper. It can be a bit rough as it knocks off some hard edges we have developed. But it is also encouraging and refreshing to know we don’t have to live under some of the burdens we have been carrying.
Now, I have a confession to make. I didn’t read Rebekah’s bio (which I’ll put below) before I read the book. I’m glad I didn’t because honestly, it may have created a mental block for me. I’m not proud of this fact but I’m going to be honest about it because someone out there may have the same thoughts I would have had, and I do NOT want that to prevent you from reading this book. I have five kids and my oldest is 12, Rebekah has two young children. It isn’t that I would have considered myself more of or a better mom, but I would probably have questioned what a younger mom with younger children could tell me that I don’t already know. Oh, the pride. Yep, that is a weakness of mine. I’m so thankful that didn’t happen because she definitely had some things to tell me that I am so thankful I read with an open mind! Sometimes a fresher set of eyes and a less cluttered perspective is exactly what we need.
There is also a companion study guide coming out March 30th (which is also why the print version of this book will release) which brings it's own awesomeness to this topic!
*I received a free digital copy of the book and study guide for my honest review. All opinions are mine and are genuine.
Lies Moms Believe and how the Gospel refutes them book review Biblical encouragement for moms
The book contains 32 chapters each addressing a single lie. The lies are grouped into five categories. Each lie stands alone so you wouldn’t necessarily need to read them all in order. If there is a specific area of your life where you are struggling you can find a lie pertaining to that area and just read that chapter. The chapters are pretty short, around two to five pages. I read the book pretty quickly both because I wanted to get this review up on release day, and because I just couldn’t get enough! I would suggest reading a lie a day, look up the verses, pray for God to reveal how the lie has been impacting your life, and let yourself mull it over for a bit.
Rebekah combats each lie with scripture. She doesn’t make wide assertions that can’t be backed up or do mental gymnastics with scripture to make it say what she wants. She goes right to the Word of God and weighs what the world tells moms against what God says about us, our kids, and parenting. Then she challenges you to go to scripture yourself and test her words. Breaking down some of these lies hurts a bit, I described it to one friend as sandpaper. It can be a bit rough as it knocks off some hard edges we have developed. But it is also encouraging and refreshing to know we don’t have to live under some of the burdens we have been carrying.
Now, I have a confession to make. I didn’t read Rebekah’s bio (which I’ll put below) before I read the book. I’m glad I didn’t because honestly, it may have created a mental block for me. I’m not proud of this fact but I’m going to be honest about it because someone out there may have the same thoughts I would have had, and I do NOT want that to prevent you from reading this book. I have five kids and my oldest is 12, Rebekah has two young children. It isn’t that I would have considered myself more of or a better mom, but I would probably have questioned what a younger mom with younger children could tell me that I don’t already know. Oh, the pride. Yep, that is a weakness of mine. I’m so thankful that didn’t happen because she definitely had some things to tell me that I am so thankful I read with an open mind! Sometimes a fresher set of eyes and a less cluttered perspective is exactly what we need.
There is also a companion study guide coming out March 30th (which is also why the print version of this book will release) which brings it's own awesomeness to this topic!
*I received a free digital copy of the book and study guide for my honest review. All opinions are mine and are genuine.
May 5, 2018
Mom and blogger Rebekah Hargraves is passionate about teaching moms their worth that can only be found in relationship with the one true God. Her viewpoint is strongly grounded in the Bible and I respect her zeal to educate moms about the truth.
She refutes 32 common lies moms believe with thorough scriptural instruction. In your heart of hearts, you may have bought into these lies as a mom:
Mothering is unimportant work.
I have to live with mommy guilt.
I have to be a perfect mom.
I’m a bad mom.
“Me” time is selfish.
I can’t have a clean house while my children are young.
My life is passing me by.
My success depends on how my children turns out.
Children are expensive.
I need to follow the culture on how to be the best mom I can be.
If you’ve believed any of these lies, you’ll find truth and encouragement in Rebekah’s writing. She applies God’s Word to every one of these lies and kicks down the falsehoods.
If you enjoy a brainy, theology-based read with no fluff, this book is for you. You’ll learn and grow through her teachings.
Blog About Blogger Network provided a free review copy of this book.
She refutes 32 common lies moms believe with thorough scriptural instruction. In your heart of hearts, you may have bought into these lies as a mom:
Mothering is unimportant work.
I have to live with mommy guilt.
I have to be a perfect mom.
I’m a bad mom.
“Me” time is selfish.
I can’t have a clean house while my children are young.
My life is passing me by.
My success depends on how my children turns out.
Children are expensive.
I need to follow the culture on how to be the best mom I can be.
If you’ve believed any of these lies, you’ll find truth and encouragement in Rebekah’s writing. She applies God’s Word to every one of these lies and kicks down the falsehoods.
If you enjoy a brainy, theology-based read with no fluff, this book is for you. You’ll learn and grow through her teachings.
Blog About Blogger Network provided a free review copy of this book.
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