In the introduction to Jessica Hurlbut’s book, “Unlimited Motherhood”, she aptly depicts this book as being “full of gut-wrenching, vulnerable moments coupled with unbelievable God stories of how the Holy Spirit showed up in the middle of my ridiculously limited life.” In reading her account for myself, I was touched by her level of transparency and moved by her authenticity and humility. She opens her heart to the reader and recounts the stories of her life, marriage, and family through great storytelling, comic relief, and with a unique depth & range of emotion that is sure to impact any reader.
Throughout the book, the author consistently returns to Scripture, Jesus, and the power of the Holy Spirit, and by the end of each chapter I found myself with one or two key nuggets that really resonated with me and left me pondering their significance. For example, in Chapter 1, after having laid the groundwork through story and Scripture, I was struck by her statement that “for a busy mom, it’s less about having a quiet time and more about having a quiet mind.” And after setting the stage in Chapter 2, Jessica points out a critical truth— “Jesus didn’t say, ‘Do it afraid.’ He said, ‘Do it filled.’” There is great hope in remembering that while, as moms, we may not always be able to control our time & schedules, we can certainly work with God to control our minds, being ever ready to hear from Him and connect with Him regardless of the busyness around us. And there is also great hope in realizing that we can let go of the focus on doing things afraid (which really only tends to magnify and multiply the fear anyway), and instead focus our thoughts and energies on being filled with the Holy Spirit (and there is so much promise in this mindset and approach!).
More often that not, I found myself agreeing with the various points made and perspectives articulated by the author— at times quickly resonating, and at other times questioning and considering them. And occasionally, when I did come away with a slightly different perspective or conclusion, it was not before gracefully being prompted and challenged to think more deeply on the matter being discussed.
This book is for any mom who wants to feel understood in her challenges & hardships, who could use fresh perspective on how to do life as a mom while also looking for/living out her calling as a follower of Christ, and who wants to feel empowered, encouraged & challenged in her life and faith. In “Unlimited Motherhood,” Jessica Hurlbut will bring you back again and again to a place of hope and promise as she turns to the living Word of God and reminds you of the unlimited power of the Holy Spirit.
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Christian Truth for Mothers... and Everyone Else, too!
Even though I really WANTED to read this book, I really DIDN’T want to read this book. As a rule, I am not a fan of Christian Women’s books. I’m not a fan of Christian Women’s anything. The Christian Women’s “market” often tastes to me like watered-down coffee in an “I really need my coffee, Jesus, because I’m about to jump off this boat to see if that’s You on the waves” kind of life. And so even though I ordered the book… I didn’t really want to dive in. Look, Paul said there is neither male nor female, Jew nor Greek… if a book is good enough for my husband, a book is good enough for me.This book is good enough for my husband.In fact, I am reading this book aloud so my husband and I can go through it together. We’ve found ourselves laughing, crying, stopping to mull over certain stories or ideas, talking about how it relates to other books we’ve read to grow our faith, and eager to continue. There is nothing diluted about this cup of joe.Christians who’ve walked the walk for a lifetime will find this book an encouragement and a challenge to really evaluate their lives and the things that hinder their walk with Christ. And there are so many things that hinder us.Other reviewers have commented that reading this book is like sitting in a café with Jessica, hearing her share her life stories in person. I must repeat this sentiment: Jessica’s written voice is strong, engaging, familiar, and non-critical; her teaching is sound, bold, unapologetic, and poignant. Bringing those things to a written word is difficult, and I am delighted to find a modern author who has developed this voice. It will put her book on the same shelf in my personal library as C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and A.W. Tozer.So is this a Christian Women’s book? I don’t think so. Fellas, you can read it, too – and you’ll be just as challenged and encouraged in your faith. But I think maybe I just figured out the point…The message is true for all of us as Believers. But Jess’s heart is to serve this group of Believers, because she sees how greatly the struggles of womanhood devour us and keep us from our purpose as His disciples.The book, then… isn’t a Christian Women’s book, per se.It is FOR Christian Women: Jessica’s gift to a group of Believers who are clearly struggling to see themselves in the purposes God has for them.But whoever you are – (male or female, Jew or Gentile, slave or free, as Paul said) – take a chance on this book. Let God’s Spirit challenge you to a closer walk, deeper faith, and pure trust in His faithfulness.
