Idols of a Mother's Heart by Christina Fox

Idols of a Mother's Heart by Christina Fox

Even good things can become idols if we give them central importance in our lives. Having children changes everything, and as mothers, we risk looking for life, purpose and meaning in motherhood. While being a mother brings its unique set of challenges, these years of raising children and helping them grow in the nurture and admonition of the Lord provide an opportunity to grow in our own Christlikeness as well.

Writing from her own personal experience as a mom, Christina Fox encourages mothers to prayerfully and thoughtfully examine their own hearts, and to let God use motherhood as a means of sanctification.

Split into three sections, the first chapter looks at the meaning motherhood; chapters 2–4 are about idolatry; chapters 5–9 focus on a few different idols that mothers might worship (not an exhaustive list, but a common few); and the final chapters are about facing idols, dethroning them, and turning our heart back to the One true God.

Chapter titles include:

Part I

1.    The Sanctifying Work of Motherhood

2.    Made for Worship

3.    What is Idolatry?

4.    Identifying Idols in Our Lives

Part II

5.    The Idol of Children

6.    The Idol of Achievement and Success

7.    The Idol of Comfort

8.    The Idol of Control

9.    The Idol of Approval

Part III

10. Turning from Our Idols

11. Turning to Christ

Idolatry can be subtle or flagrant but either way what we need is heart surgeryIdols of a Mother’s Heart brings the gentle scalpel of the gospel to the divided hearts of women. Every page is Scripture saturated and theologically robust.

-- Karen Hodge (PCA Coordinator of Women’s Ministry; Author of Transformed: Life–taker to Life–giver)

This book is a great resource for mothers who are eager to fulfill their calling to the glorify and enjoy God.

-- Dr. Stephen Estock (Coordinator, PCA Discipleship Ministries)

With penetrating questions, humble honesty, and gospel freedom on every page, this book will not only stretch and challenge a mother, but point her to the joy and satisfaction found in her Savior alone.

-- Laura Wifler (Co–Founder of Risen Motherhood)

Christina Fox’s heart is on every page as she longs for moms to have a right view of how God sees them. With the gentle nudge of a friend, Christina encourages women to enter into mothering from the only safe place—rest and fullness in Christ.

-- Holly Mackle (Author of ‘Same Here, Sisterfriend: Mostly True Tales of Misadventure in Motherhood’ and ‘Little Hearts, Prepare Him Room’)

… a wealth of wisdom and theological understanding. She exposes the idols we often battle in motherhood—control, comfort, achievement, and approval—and helps diagnose the problem in our own hearts. Most importantly, Christina points to the grace of God by encouraging mothers to turn from idolatry and find life in Christ alone.

-- Melissa B. Kruger (author and director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition)

With gentle precision, Fox exposes the lesser gods that take up residence in our hearts. And, with wisdom born of personal experience, she helps readers tear them down—so that Christ might have his rightful place. Mothers, if you want to learn to hate sin and love Christ, this book is for you.

-- Megan Hill (Author of ‘Contentment’ and ‘Praying Together’; Editor, The Gospel Coalition & mother of four (by birth and adoption))

This book will not only make you a better mother, it will make you a better worshipper. I heartily commend Christina’s book to Christian mothers everywhere.

-- David Murray (Senior Pastor, First Byron CRC, Byron Center, Michigan and author of ‘The StoryChanger’ and ‘Jesus on Every Page’)

Christina Fox is a counselor, retreat speaker, writer, and author of several books including 'Tell God How You Feel: Helping Kids with Hard Emotions' and 'A Heart Set Free: A Journey to Hope Through the Psalms of Lament'. You can find her at www.christinafox.com.

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ISBN 13	9781527102330
ISBN 10	1527102335
Title	Idols of a Mother's Heart
Author	Christina Fox
Series	Focus For Women
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Year published	2018-10-05
Number of pages	192
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.