Recommended Resources

The following is a collection of books, blogs, and articles that I've found helpful as a wife and mother.  As I have read and consulted these resources I have done so through a biblical worldview, discerning what is best for our family, and encourage you to do likewise.


ONE THING: Top Tip (From a Mom of 6) by Jess Connell

Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches by Rachel Jankovic

Fit to Burst: Abundance, Mayhem, and the Joys of Motherhood by Rachel Jankovic

A Sane Woman’s Guide to Raising a Large Family by Mary Ostyn

Feminine Appeal: Seven Virtues of a Godly Wife and Mother by Carolyn Mahaney

Shopping for Time: How to Do it All and NOT Be Overwhelmed by Carolyn Mahaney, Nicole Whitacre, Kristin Chesemore, Janelle Bradshaw

Becoming a Woman of Discretion: Cultivating a Pure Heart in a Sensual World by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

The Shaping of a Christian Family: How My Parents Nurtured my Faith by Elisabeth Elliot

On Becoming Babywise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep by Gary Ezzo

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

The Pregnancy Book by William & Martha Sears

Grow on Purpose blog by Jess Connell

Passionate Homemaking blog by Lindsay Edmonds

Femina blog

GirlTalk blog

Chronicles of a Babywise Mom: Implementing the -wise series blog by Valerie Plowman

Parents, Require Obedience of Your Children article by John Piper

Motherhood is a Calling (And Where Your Children Rank) article by Rachel (Lizzie) Jankovic

Your Children Want YOU! article by April Perry

Dear Sweet Mom Who Feels Like She is Failing article by Rachel Marie Martin

Frantic article by Rachel (Lizzie) Jankovic

Equip Your Kids to "Say No" to Porn article by Jen Wilkin

Can Natural Living Become an Idol? article by Lindsay Edmonds