Mothering From a Place of Rest

Relieved, I sat down at an empty table, and took a deep breath in an attempt to slow my heart rate. I had just dropped my two children under age two in their classes for our program in support of young moms. A ‘mentor mom’ quickly came to greet me, “It’s so nice to see you, how are you this morning?” “I’m here,” as if to say, “We made it.” It wasn’t that the morning was particularly difficult, it just felt like I wasn’t breathing. ------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR DEVOTIONAL NEWSLETTER TO STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR MINISTRY Go to www.mommatheologians.com to find articles and essays written by mothers just like you as they share stories and reflections about how they grow spiritually in Christ in the midst of motherhood. Join our community on Instagram @mommatheologians Our team consists of seventeen writers and Momma Theologians, but it is always a joy to host and steward others’ words in this space to encourage you in your spiritual growth. If you are a writer and would enjoy the opportunity to be featured on our podcast, just like Patty and Heather are featured on this one, or to have your essay published at Momma Theologians, check out our writer’s and submissions guidelines at: mommatheologians.com/writer _______________________________ Momma Theologians Guest Writer Danielle Dammeyer Danielle is a youth pastor’s wife and mom living in Fort Wayne, IN. She holds a Master’s of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She loves learning new things, theology, thrift shopping, and all things cozy. Danielle is on the writing team for Wholehearted Quiet Time and has been published on The Daily Grace Co. blog. You can find more of her writing on her blog, anchoredinthevine.com and on Instagram @danielledammeyer.