Monthly Resources
May Resources
Quick Read
Summer to Thrive Guide by Go and Tell Gals
Longer Read
Upon Waking: 60 Daily Reflections to Discover Ourselves and the God We Were Made For by Jackie Hill Perry
Bible Study (to do on your own or with friends)
At His Feet: Psalms. 13-week study with a printed book and teaching sessions available through their podcast.
Quick Listen
The MomLife Ministries Podcast
Episodes releasing this month: How can we navigate the beauty and mess of summer?
April Resources
Quick Read
True Belief Leads to Obedience by Laura Booz
Longer Read
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society by Eugene Peterson
Mama, You Be the Difference [Bible study] by Jessie Seneca
Quick Listen
The MomLife Ministries Podcast
Episodes releasing this month: How is obedience to God related to the connection we feel with him? and Why is the prayer, “I believe, help my unbelief” so powerful?
Free Printable
In the words of Eugene Peterson, seeking Jesus and becoming like him is a "long obedience in the same direction." Use this PDF to help process and pray through a step of obedience the Lord is calling you to take.
March Resources
Quick Read
Through the Eye of the Needle: Parenting by Faith When Your Husband's an Unbeliever by Sheila Dougal
Longer Read
Check out all of our recommended marriage resources at momlife.org/resources-by-topic!
5 Keys to Healing From Trauma: A Simple Guide to Process Pain and Get Your Life Back by Dr. Pepper Pratt
Quick Listen
The MomLife Ministries Podcast
Episodes releasing this month: How do I build connection with my spouse? and How do I build connection with my kid(s)?
Free Printable
Fun Ways to Connect (with your husband, friends, and/or kids)
Ideas for activities and questions to ask.
Quick Read
Article Series from Risen Motherhood—How do I talk to my kids about… (things like tragic events, social media, screen time, work, obedience, prayer, etc.)
Longer Reads
Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley
Intentional Parenting: Autopilot is for Planes by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan
Quick Listen
Raising Boys and Girls Podcast
Listen to David and Sissy (and guests) talk through various ages and stages of kids—who they are and what they need
Easter Resourses
How Do I Talk to My Kids About Jesus' Death? [article] by Asheritah Ciuciu
How the Resurrection Impacts our Everyday [podcast] with Journeywomen
Seasonal Celebrations: Your Guide to Celebrating the Gospel Through Church Holidays [ebook] by Phylicia Masonheimer
February Resources
Quick Read
Growing Gospel Resilience in Our Children by Aimee Joseph
Longer Read
The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too by Sissy Goff
Check out more parenting resources from Sissy Goff and David Thomas at
Titles like: Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and so much more!
Quick Listen
The MomLife Ministries Podcast
Episodes releasing this month: How do we persevere in the hard things and teach our kids to do the same? and How do we seek the wisdom of Jesus in the midst of the mess?
The Raising Boys and Girls Podcast
Lent Resourses
Lent is the 40-day season (beginning February 14, 2024) that encourages us to repent, remember, and rejoice. Just as we take time to remember the coming of Christ at Christmas through Advent, Lent prepares our hearts to celebrate with great joy the wonder and promise of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday (March 31).
Longer Read
The Hard Good: Showing Up for God to Work in You When You Want to Shut Down by Lisa Whittle
Longer Read
Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, and Meaning, Rebekah Lyons
Longer Read
It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered, Lysa Terkeurst
January Resources
Quick Read
Strains of the Season: Resolutions [article] by Bethany Broderick
5 Ways to Instill Godly Wisdom in Your Kids [article] Sarah Humphrey
Quick Listen
The MomLife Ministries Podcast!
Jaunary episodes: Where have you come from and where are you going? releases on January 1.
How to discern what’s good vs. what’s best? releases on January 22.
Free Printable
2024 Dream Guide from Jennie Allen
These worksheets will help you make a plan that is realistic and help you be intentional in directing your life towards holiness and goodness
Longer Reads
All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment by Hannah Anderson
Parenting with Scripture: A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments by Kara Durbin
December Resources
Quick Reads
Christmas is the Greatest Mystery [article] by David Mathis
Two Truths and a Lie About Celebrating Advent [article] by Emily Jensen
Longer Read
Deeply Defined: Understanding Who You Are in Christ by Janey Pitts
Quick Listen
The MomLife Ministries Podcast!
December episodes: What can we learn from Jesus' time on earth? releases on December 1.
How does the good news of the gospel impact my everyday, ordinary life? releases on December 11.
Advent
December 3-24
Advent is a season of hope and anticipation in which we remember and behold Christ through our Christmas celebration(s).
November Resources
Quick Reads
The Importance of Identity [article] by Matt Lantz
With God, Nothing is Wasted [article] by Simone Griffin
So Happy to Know You! [kids book] by Annie F. Downs and You Were Always You [kids book] by Steven Combs
Free Printable
Identify where you can show up and partner with God in his good work.
Spend some time asking the Lord to reveal specific ways that you can begin to show up on purpose to your days, your circumstances, and with other people.
Longer Reads
It's Not Your Turn: What to Do While You're Waiting for Your Breakthrough by Heather Thompson Day
Made for This: 40 Days to Living Your Purpose by Jennie Allen
Quick Listen
The MomLife Ministries Podcast!
New episode continuing the conversation about What am I created for? releases on November 6.
Longer Reads
Praying God’s Word: Breaking Free From Spiritual Strongholds by Beth Moore
Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace by John Mark Comer
Stop Calling Me Beautiful: Finding Soul-Deep Strength in a Skin-Deep World by Phylicia Masonheimer
Quick Listen
The MomLife Ministries Podcast!
New episode continuing the conversation about How can I believe what God says about me? releases on November 20.
Advent
December 3-24
Advent is a season of hope and anticipation in which we remember and behold Christ through our Christmas celebration(s).
October Resources
Quick Read
Discover the Beauty of Slow Scripture Meditation [article] by Katherine Pittman
Free Tools for Studying Scripture:
Free Printables
Kids Abide Cards from Risen Motherhood
The Greatest Story Ever Told Booklet
Download, print, and keep handy as a resource for better understanding the Bible as one big story.
Longer Read
The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible [personal size edition] by Tara-Leigh Cobble
Woven: Understanding the Bible as One Seamless Story by Angie Smith
Quick Listen
Hosanna Wong on the Rhythms of Jesus: Scripture, Prayer, Sabbath, and Community on the That Sounds Fun Podcast
And the MomLife Ministries Podcast!
New episode answering Where does my help come from? releases on October 9.
Quick Read
Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer: A True Story of How You Can Talk With God by Laura Wifler
Kid's book about prayer.
Motherhood Kitchen Sink Prayers from Risen Motherhood
Free Printable
Time Tracking Worksheet
Download, print, and evaluate how you spend your time to help you incorporate more space for scripture and prayer.
Longer Read
When You Pray [Bible Study] with Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, Kristi McLelland
This is How We Pray: Discovering a Life of Intimate Friendship with God by Adam Dressler
Quick Listen
Rule of Life Podcast Series on Prayer -
And the MomLife Ministries Podcast!
New episode answering How do talk to God and hear from him? releases on October 23.
September Resources*
MomLife Journal
Specifically pages 12-20 about how to use your journal.
Complete the Heart Inventory #1 (p 21).
MomLife Scripture Cards
Use these to meditate on and memorize scripture.
MomLife Kid Conversation Cards
Engage in meaningful conversations with your kid(s) about faith.
Click HERE for extra Kid Card Resources.
*In general, we will recommend a quick read (article), a longer read (book or Bible study), and a quick listen (podcast) from a variety of voices and sources. But to get the year started, we want to be sure you know all about what MomLife Ministries has to offer and we want you to become familiar with your MomLife printed materials.
Quick Read
Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg
A fun kid's book about making something beautiful out of something messy.
Passing Down a Journey of Faith article by Parent Cue.
Free Printable
Reflecting on Your Faith Journey
Take some time to think through the things that have shaped your faith in Christ.
Longer Read
Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
Quick Listen
Sharing a Family Legacy of Faith, Hope, and Love with Kimberly Schlapman on the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast
And the MomLife Ministries Podcast!
New Beautiful Faith episodes release on September 11 & 25.