When we find roots of performance-based identity and idolatry in our hearts (or our children’s), we can turn in faith to the only One who did meet the mark—Jesus.

In motherhood, God gives us the opportunity not only to give his grace to our children but also to receive it from them.

Whether we celebrate Advent in big or small ways (or maybe no way at all), we can shift our focus this Christmas off what we do as moms to what Christ has already done for us in the gospel.

A few Latin slogans from the Reformation can instruct and inspire us still today to become moms who treasure God’s Word and practically live out the gospel.