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Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad

The Perspective Shift That Could Completely Change the Way You Mother

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Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad

By: Abbie Halberstadt
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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
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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!

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Beautiful encouragement that points back to Christ

I appreciate Annie’s heart I’m pointing moms back to Christ and away from the draw to fall into the secular view of motherhood

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Ahhh beautiful premise!

I absolutely love the title which is also the premise of this book. It’s important and it’s true. Abbie does a wonderful job imho giving practical biblical advice while sharing information and personal stories. I will likely reread this one or at the very least, refer back to several chapters over the years to come. Really grateful for the strongly backed reminder that Hard is not the same thing as Bad! And the importance of and gift that mothering truly is. Perspective shifts and how you voice what is happening in your world can literally change your life! Lastly, l’ll mention that I firmly believe in “The Hard” showing us the need for a savior! Without the hard in my life, I don’t know what could have brought me to Him so fiercely! And they keeps me needing him every moment of every day.

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Super encouraging!

I loved how Abbie continued to bring every challenge and topic back to biblical truth. This book was extremely encouraging and a fun read! As a new mom it gave me insight into challenges I may face in the future and examples of how to walk through those well.

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All mamas should read this book

Praise Jesus - thank you Abbie for your hard, but necessary truths and for always pointing us back to the gospel. Your words help guide me on my parenting journey.

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Absolutely amazing, as usual

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

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