We may not be able to change some aspects of our postpartum bodies, but the gospel can change how we think about them and help us embrace intimacy with our husbands.

Editor’s Note: This article addresses struggles and tensions that can arise, even in otherwise "healthy" marriages. Its encouragements are best read with discernment and consideration of your unique situation. If abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual) or other illegal or illicit behavior is occurring in your marriage, please tell someone and reach out for counsel and/or professional intervention. 

We know we’re called to care for others, but what does it mean to care for ourselves? While there are many important things to consider, God provides a mom’s spiritual need for nourishment, rest, and beauty..

There’s good news for our postpartum bodies—we can look to Christ, not the mirror, to see what really makes us beautiful.

When our responses to our children’s feelings reveal our sin, we can bring our hearts to the One who knows everything in them and loves us anyway.

Hard as we try, we can’t do everything. But here’s one thing you can do today to impact many lives with the gospel.

We often spend our days believing we can mother in our own strength. But it’s okay to acknowledge our weakness—that’s when we see our need for Christ.

What is our motivation when we pursue good works in motherhood? May we always be willing to practice righteousness for our Father who sees in secret.

First things first: Follow well, lead well

When guilt paralyzes us, the gospel frees us to move forward into repentance and joy.

We spend our days nourishing others, often wondering how we can find nourishment for ourselves. Here’s a book that shows us how cultivating “habits of grace” can help us find nourishment for our souls in knowing and enjoying Jesus.

It’s hard to believe the Risen Motherhood book launched just over two weeks ago! It’s been so fun to receive your emails, messages and social media posts about how God is using the book’s message in so many of your lives. We love seeing your photos as you’re reading the book amidst piles of laundry, in bed by a sleeping babe, over coffee with friends, and we even received a photo of it on the top of a mountain! Thank you for celebrating with us!

Last week we gathered together with about 100 close friends and family to celebrate the launch of the Risen Motherhood book even more. It was a joy to take intentional time to rejoice in God’s goodness and kindness to Laura and Emily, and to the entire R|M ministry. Thanks to a generous donor who wanted to specifically provide for this event, we were able to host an evening to recognize the accomplishment it is to write a book, but even more so, to honor the God who makes all things possible. We’ve rounded up some photos of the incredible night, taken by our very own, Kaitlin Simons, to share with all of you.

Last week we gathered together with about 100 close friends and family to celebrate the launch of the Risen Motherhood book even more. It was a joy to take intentional time to rejoice God’s goodness and kindness to Laura and Emily, and to the Risen Motherhood ministry.

There’s unmerited favor from God in your role as a stepmom as you participate in his kingdom mission, right where he has you. Can you see it?