Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad

The Perspective Shift That Could Completely Change the Way You Mother

By: Abbie Halberstadt

Narrated by: Abbie Halberstadt, Shaun Halberstadt

Bestselling author Abbie Halberstadt helps parents see how God can use the everyday trials of child raising to radically transform how they view hardship and grow to become more like Jesus.

"Why me, Lord?"

Amid the toddler tantrums, the mealtime melees, and the backseat blowups, have you found yourself asking God that same question? Maybe even screaming it into a couch pillow? You're not alone.

Your most trying moments as a parent can quickly spiral into discouragement, hopelessness, and sometimes even resentment toward God or your family—partly because our culture has conditioned us to believe that anything this hard can't possibly be good for us.

Abbie Halberstadt, author of the bestselling M Is for Mama, shares scriptural wisdom and lessons learned from her own challenges as a mama of ten to help shift your perspective on the hardships of parenting and of life, in general.

When you begin to see struggles as a necessary part of God's plan for your spiritual growth, you can discover supernatural peace and purpose, even when you're down in the deepest trenches of parenthood.

©2023 Abbie Halberstadt (P)2023 eChristian

Amazing!

Loved this book and her first! So much truth and knowledge and wisdom. Got some good conviction out of this book and some good ways to approach topics. Must read!

Conviction in the most loving way

This has some hot topics and so much useful information. I loved Abbie’s first book and this was just the same. Her insight on being a mama of 10 and scripture based advice is just amazing.

Will be reading and re-reading

Soooo good! Encouraging, challenging and empowering. Extremely relatable whether you’re a Christ follower or not, mom of many or mother to one. Practical and applicable to even the busiest mama.  This would be an incredible Christmas gift. 

Applicable to all parents

No matter how many kids you have, every parent will be encouraged after listening to this book. Great performance! Feels like having a conversation with the author.

Wonderful encouragement!

I truly enjoyed her insight on the hard days! Super encouraging!! If you are struggling with your spirit in motherhood, I highly suggest you listen to this book.

Absolutely amazing, as usual

I loved her first book and hoped this would be just as good…I was not disappointed!

Great listen!

This book is filled with Biblical truth to combat culture views of motherhood. I will recommend to others!

Godly Wisdom

This book is full of the scripture and Godly wisdom that our mama hearts need. Very well written and presented. I loved the bits where her husband joins in and offers a godly husband's point of view too. The practical steps and reflection pieces at the end of each chapter would make this great for a group or individual study as well. Highly recommend this read!

Most encouraging for “staying the course” in parenting!

Please Abby write another book soon ! So encouraging, inspiring, and helpful to keep raising our children on the path God has set for us which (usually) differs from the cultural norm. You help me realize I am not alone (or wrong!) !

Relatable

Love Abbie’s books! She is a great author and such a great role model for other mamas!