Mothering on Empty: How Moms Like You Found God's Joy

By Ashley Durand and Kristen Rusch

How Moms Like You Discovered Joy in the Hardest Places

Motherhood is beautiful, but it's also exhausting--and many Christian moms find themselves running on fumes, wondering if anyone truly understands. Mothering on Empty is a soul-soothing collection of encouragement from moms who've been there. A mix of devotional, memoir, and heart-to-heart honesty, this book weaves together stories from moms like you who have experienced frustration, exhaustion, and even despair--yet discovered the deep joy God offers in the midst of it all.

Each of the forty entries is a lovingly-crafted patch in a quilt of hope, written by mothers from different walks of life. These are not parenting experts--they're fellow travelers, sharing the comfort and wisdom they've found along the way.

Why this Book will Inspire Your Mothering: Real stories from Christian moms who've faced burnout, disappointment, and daily challengesDevotional-style reflections grounded in Scripture to refocus the heart on truth and grace"Joy Thief" and "Fight Back" sections that name what's stealing your joy--and show you how to reclaim itInspiring quotes and takeaways to uplift moms in every season of parentingIdeal for personal encouragement, small group study, and a gift for a new or young mom, Mothering on Empty is the companion every mom needs to remind her that joy is still possible as she lives out her sacred calling.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1646072081
• ISBN13: 9781646072088
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Focus on the Family Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages