Love Like a Mother - by Elizabeth Berget (Paperback)

About the Book

An experienced mom of three shows other overwhelmed mothers that they bear the image of the God of the Bible, who gestates, births, nourishes, comforts, protects, and more--just like a Mother.

Book Synopsis

Motherhood is overwhelming, tender, exhausting, beautiful--and it can feel like a spiritual desert. But what if God meets us right in the sacred mess of it all?

In Love like a Mother, Elizabeth Berget gently invites readers to rediscover the God of the Bible as the one who gestates, births, nourishes, comforts, and protects--just like a mother. Weaving together rich scriptural insights with real-life stories from her own parenting journey, Berget shows how mothers uniquely bear the image of God in the sacred ordinary of everyday family routines. Each chapter includes

- relatable stories from life with little ones;
- overlooked maternal imagery for God in the Bible; and
- practical, contemplative reflection prompts and breath prayers.

For moms feeling adrift in the early years of parenting, this book offers a lifeline to spiritual connection--right in the middle of dishes, diapers, and sleepless nights. It also serves as an inspiration to moms in all stages of life, perfect for gift-giving and group discussion.

About the Author

Elizabeth Berget is a writer and former teacher whose work has appeared in Coffee + Crumbs and Mothering Spirit. She shares her thoughts in her Substack newsletter, Back of the Flock, where she explores the image of God in the everyday work of motherhood. Berget has lived in Africa and Asia but now resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, three kids, and one mischievous dog. And yes, she'd love to hold your baby.