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Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad: The Perspective Shift That Could Completely Change the Way You Mother Kindle Edition

by Abbie Halberstadt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER

Bestselling author Abbie Halberstadt helps women see how God can use the everyday trials of motherhood to radically transform how they view hardship and grow them 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 mother 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 motherhood 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 motherhood.
 
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Abbie Halberstadt is a writer, fitness instructor, and homeschooling mother of ten children, including two sets of identical twins. Abbie lives by the motto that “hard is not the same thing as bad” and encourages woman to dig deep to meet the challenges of everyday life through her blog and Instagram posts. She, her husband, Shaun, and their children live in the Piney Woods of East Texas.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BZK86P1N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvest House Publishers (September 5, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 5, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 21610 KB
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Abbie is a happy wife, homeschooling mama to ten rad kids, bestselling author, blogger, fitness instructor, and reigning family Nertz champion. But most importantly, she’s a Bible-believing Christian who desires to know God and make Him known. She lives by the motto “hard is not the same thing as bad” and loves encouraging women to dig deep in the everyday trials of motherhood for the treasures of joy and growth that are there in abundance if we’re only willing to look. She, her husband Shaun, and their double handful of children live in the Piney Woods of East Texas.

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Excellent book! For the busy mom in the trenches of motherhood…don’t allow the thickness of the book to ware you off. It is an easy read and Abbie delves right into the hard topics that we may be thinking we don’t have time to work through. This book is filled with so much wisdom that is easy to relate and understand.She also brings in the wisdom of her husband and mother in some chapters which is refreshing to hear from. The best part of this book is that all advice the author is sharing is always backed up with scripture. How important is that!One last hurrah about this book is that each chapter can be read as a stand alone. You can read it in order or pick it up on a hard day and head to the chapter that best fits what you are needing in that moment. I’m telling you… you can almost read it as a devotion daily if need be. The chapters are short, sweet and simple but filled with deep truths that speak to the heart and soul.If you’re on the fences about it, don’t be. You won’t regret this purchase I guarantee it.
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Ali Fellows
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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I love Abbie’s writing and have found both of her books to be incredibly helpful. She is down to earth, funny, and so full of biblical truth to share on the topics of motherhood and life in general. Definitely get this book!
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Raysofsunshine
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for the different seasons of motherhood
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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This book touches on so many different aspects of motherhood. The author shares many personal struggles and really drives home the point of just because things or seasons are hard does not make them bad. She provides a biblical perspective to the calling of motherhood and how sometimes we need to look past worldly expectations. This is an easy read with really nice artwork throughout the book and would be perfect for a women's book study.
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P.H.G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better than M Is for Mama
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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That said, I still love her first book too! This book feels so well-timed. While I can say I grew up with this perspective, it is so easy to forget in the middle of being a wife and mother. Honestly, it is to forget as an adult in general. Abbie's writing is like sitting with a good, honest friend over tea or coffee & sharing your heart. It is both truthful & encouraging without all the sugar coating & fluff that seems to find its way into most of our hands these days. I love it & have even been reading it aloud with my husband. It has made for some great conversation as a couple. I really appreciate she includes her husband's perspective at the end of each chapter as well because if you're married you know everything is a team effort & we each can see & learn things a bit differently. It is truly so encouraging & I would highly recommend.
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Michele
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read- worth the time
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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I read this book with my fellow young moms at my church. It was encouraging, convicting and helpful. We all enjoyed it and it brought great conversations. Very thankful to have read it. Worth the time!
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JudahG
5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best book on motherhood I’ve ever read
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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I was recommended this book from a mom friend and this may be the best motherhood book ever. Seriously. Abbie is an incredible writer and it has been such a joy reading and learning from her (She’s a mom of TEN-we all need to glean wisdom from this lady!) and growing in my God ordained role as a wife, mom, and homemaker in the process. I have so much enjoyed this read, the art throughout is beautiful, her writing style is entertaining and engaging, and every chapter is just so pinpoint accurate for what I’m needing in the “trenches of motherhood”. It’s truly groundbreaking and gives such much needed perspective shifts. I haven’t read her M is for Mama book but I definitely want/plan to!
Read it! You won’t regret it!
Signed, a mama of three littles 💓
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Charity U
5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare to be encouraged and challenged in equal measure
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2023
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Wow. Once again, Abbie hits home with the solid truths of Scripture at a moment when I truly need the reminder. As mother to a two-year-old, one-year-old, and 29-week-in-utero little one, I turned eagerly to the chapter on toddlers. Having loved M is for Mama, I held out significant hope that Abbie would again encourage and challenge me; and I was not disappointed. The way that Abbie blends deep conviction and encouragement without coming across as a know-it-all or perfect parent should be a blessing to every mother’s heart; and it is truly a gift from God.

One thing that really stood out to me in the toddler chapter is her rightful challenge – we desire to be better humans, more patient, more kind, more gentle; in short, we (as Christians) must seek to exemplify the fruits of the Spirit. All good, right? But now comes the hard bit. Abbie posits that it is through “the path of most resistance” that these gifts are honed within us; that is, that through responding to our toddlers (exasperating darling little humans that they are), we learn patience, kindness, gentleness. Through them, God crafts us, shaping us to be more like Him in our response. And while we see this strongly during the toddler years, it is true on some level for every stage of parenting.

Now that’s a rough paraphrase, so I strongly encourage you to go read Abbie’s beautifully-crafted words. Buy the book, and look around pages 191–2. And if you, like me, commit the horrible act of not starting at the beginning…go back and read from the beginning. The goodness of this book is not limited to my favorite chapter. Through all of it, you will find encouragement and hope and challenge and joy. Be drawn to God and delight in Him and His benevolence to us. Grow as a mother, a wife, and a woman. As Christian mothers, we have a high calling; this book will push you to live up to it.

I cannot recommend Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad highly enough. Get a copy for yourself, a friend, and encourage your local library to invest too!
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Jessica Gehman
5.0 out of 5 stars So great I had to buy it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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I borrowed this book from my local library and loved it so much that I had to buy my own copy! As a new mom, I feel like this book helped me find perspective in what I am going through. I loved it and would recommend it to everyone! :)
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Amelia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2024
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I love Abbie and all her content! Glad to have this book in my library
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Rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for any mom
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2024
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This is a great book with many great messages. Ordered M is for Mama as soon as I finished.
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Natasha
5.0 out of 5 stars Excited
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2023
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I have the first book and looking forward to reading this one. Came in good condition! Love Abbie's perspective on motherhood.
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Marc Mclelland
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Perspective Shift
Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2023
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This author, along with her book M is for Mama has helped me readjust my view on motherhood. This culture is so anti-children, and Abbie totally smashes those cultural views and replaces them with Biblical truths that we can stand on. Highly recommend this author and this book.
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