Behind the smiling face of so many new moms is a woman who has
suddenly lost a bit of her sense of self. Many mothers of young
children feel alone, isolated, and confused about their new role.
They have a powerful desire to be known and loved.
Now for any mom who has ever wrestled with who she is at her core,
Caryn Rivadeneira offers 52 devotions drawn from the Psalms that
show women how God sees them, what he created them to do, and how
he created them to be. She takes women through ten major areas of
identity, weaving in stories from her own life and from the lives
of other moms, showing mothers that they are valued and
valuable.
The perfect gift for Mother's Day, Known and Loved will
brighten a mom's day even as it deepens her faith.
Mom, you are valued and valuable.
Behind the smiling face of many moms is a woman who, in the joyful
process of raising her kids, has lost a bit of herself. If you
wrestle with feelings of loneliness or are struggling to rediscover
your own sense of worth, these 52 devotions drawn from the Psalms
show you how God sees you, what he created you to do, and how he
created you to be. Caryn Rivadeneira takes you through ten major
areas of identity, weaving in stories from her own life and from
the lives of other moms, to show you that you are truly known and
truly loved.
"Profound, funny, and affirming. On days that can feel like they
are never going to end, or at moments when we doubt that we are up
to the task of mothering, this book will restore weary hearts.
Highly recommend!"--Jennifer Grant, author of
MOMumental and Love You More
"Known and Loved offers moms a refreshing dip into the
Psalms, bathing their souls with comfort and encouragement found in
both honest lament and joyful praise. If you've ever wondered if
God understands what you're going through, if he loves you when you
make mistakes, if what you're doing matters--you need this
book!"--Keri Wyatt Kent, author of Deeply
Loved
"Caryn's wise, witty, and warm words will help you enter into God's
presence in a deeply reassuring and comforting way as you
experience anew his desire to know and love you and discover that
you are far from alone in your journey of motherhood."--Helen
Lee, author of The Missional Mom
Caryn Rivadeneira is a sought-after speaker, author, and
former editor of Christian Parenting Today and Marriage
Partnership magazines. She is a regular contributor to
Christianity Today's Her.meneutics blog and Today's
Christian Woman magazine. She lives with her family outside of
Chicago. Learn more at www.carynrivadeneira.com.
Caryn Rivadeneira is a sought-after speaker, the author of two books, and former editor of Christian Parenting Today and Marriage Partnership magazines. Caryn is a regular contributor to Christianity Today's Her.meneutics blog and Today's Christian Woman magazine. She lives with her family outside of Chicago.