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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
Narrated by: Abbie Halberstadt, Shaun 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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A timely encouragement to mothers!

Absolutely loved this book. Very insightful, approachable, and encouraging. Would highly recommend!! Worth every minute of my time.

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Laying all the Biblical truths out to mamas

The book was the exact perspective shift I needed at this current stage of my motherhood. I’ve been struggling with the numerous things mentioned in this book and have been praying to the Lord on how to put into words what I’m feeling and scripture to help. Abbie does the perfectly and brings all the biblical truths along with her. I’ve been convicted to take the hard and put it up against the truths of the Gospel and rest on the Lord and His Holy Spirit to grow and refine me. Galatians 6:9 holds a richer meaning now.

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A beautiful and convicting listen!

A huge blessing to my overwhelmed mama heart! Filled with biblically sound wisdom and encouragement, as well as reminders and advice on how not to fall into the worldly traps of modern day momming. Will be recommending to all of my mama friends!

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Hard isn’t necessarily bad

I really enjoyed this book because it made my perspective of what it means when you say something is hard. I love how the author explains how something hard isn’t necessarily bad. It really opened my eyes in that area and change how I feel about hard things when it comes to parenting. I love how she keeps it real with applying to principles from the Bible. I highly recommend this book to any parental figure.

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How much scripture she had in it .

It was a very good listen. I enjoyed it while doing my chores or relaxing at night. As a Christain, I am so thankful for another tool that I can use.

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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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