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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 Christian Living Christianity Family Parenting & Families Relationships Women's Christian Living
Biblical Wisdom • Practical Parenting Advice • Warm Narration • Refreshing Perspective • Encouraging Content
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I thoroughly enjoyed Abbie and her family in Hard Is Not The Same Thing As Bad. I was also convicted in many ways throughout the book as well as encouraged. Thank you again Abbie for another amazing book! Please keep writing!!

I Cannot Recommend Enough!

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I’ve listened to M Is For Mama twice in less than a year. When I heard there was a new book I had to listen to it, especially now that I have a three year old and an infant. Knowing that hard isn’t always bad is exactly what I need in this season of life, and what I have gained from this book it seems like I will need a constant reminder of that.
Abbey is an amazing author, so well written and full of the wisdom that comes from the Holy Spirit. Thank you for taking time to write these incredible books.

She Did It Again!

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In a time when my patience always seems thin having two girls 2 and under and awaiting the arrival of my 3rd girl in a few months, this book gave me a great perspective shift. Motherhood isn’t easy, but it’s good and worth every ounce of aggravation. Also a great reminder to relish in the sweet moments.

Such an encouragement

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For someone who doesn’t like hard stuff and had conformed to the way the world lives, I very much appreciate Abby standing up for the way we should be living. I don’t have an example of how to live but so thankful to have her as a wonderful model of what Godly motherhood looks like.

The best!

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Mothering is hard but good. AH brings the encouragement all Christian mothers need to hear.

Many Thanks!

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I love how Abbie is able to be completely honest and transparent about her own life while sharing how the Lord has used her experiences to bring her back to him every time. She is constantly quoting scripture, not in a preachy way, but in way that helps you see exactly where real life application comes in and helps you be encouraged instead of shamed. Many times the gospel turn brought tears to my eyes and caused me to see more clearly some of the things in my own life that I keep forgetting to bring to the Lord, striving (in vain) to do everything in my own strength.

Reading this made me aware of her first book, and I immediately bought hard copies of both for future reference. And I am sure I will find myself reading this again and again in the coming years. Highly recommend!

She’s got the gospel

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

Absolutely amazing, as usual

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

Great listen!

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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!

Godly Wisdom

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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!) !

Most encouraging for “staying the course” in parenting!

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