There is no Easter without Calvary, and every mother’s journey will be marked by both delight and despair. Motherhood will always be a mix of the highest highs and lowest lows, a reflection of our broader life in this fallen world. There are times when motherhood itself may feel like more of a burden than a joy – the endless (and frequently thankless) work of it, the exhaustion, the laundry and the cooking and the countless questions … Our faith doesn’t require mothers to pretend that they don’t feel overwhelmed at times. Mothers can worry about their children, be perplexed by them, and blessed by them – all in the same day! As children grow into their own independence, mothers can wonder what happened to the closeness they once shared. There can be celebration, anxiety, exhaustion, bless, and depression. In my newest book, "Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak: Lessons on Faith from Nine Biblical Families," I examine the challenges of parenting and the mix of emotions it is constantly evoking:
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