Katie Bennett - Heavenly Minded Mom: A 90 Day Journey to Embrace What Matters Most

Praise for Heavenly Minded Mom

God put this book in my path right when I needed it, at a time when our family was going through a health crisis. Reading it in hospital waiting rooms, I kept thinking about how we function with a small view of life, especially when were caught in the middle of a struggle. Along comes Katie Bennett. With beauty and grace, she reminds us all what were really living for: eternity. This book reawakened me to the beauty of my future home, a place called Heaven. Ill be recommending this book to many moms, for years to come.

Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of The Happiness Dare and Love Idol

Heavenly Minded Mom is a no-fluff, gospel-drenched devotional that will take you to the throne room of the Father. If youve found yourself ever succumbing to the worries of today instead of looking at today in light of eternity (and who of us hasnt?), then you must get your hands on this book. A classic devotional in the making, Heavenly Minded Mom is a tool for worship that I will go back to again and again.

Erin Odom, author of More Than Just Making It and You Can Stay Home with Your Kids and creator of The Humbled Homemaker

In an age where most devotionals simply tickle ones ears, Katie has successfully delved deep into the heart of the Christian life in short, bite-sized daily readings. I must admit, I am usually wary of this sort of devotional because they are typically shallow and superficial but this devotional you hold in your hand is both thought-provoking and based on Gods Word. If you are looking for a resource to help you draw closer to our Creator, to strengthen your resolve to live a gospel-centered life, and to learn how to daily pick up your cross and follow Christ in this modern age, Heavenly Minded Mom will indeed remind you that where your treasure is, there your heart is also.

Jami Balmet, blogger at Young Wifes Guide and creator of Homemaking Ministries.com

There isnt a Christian mother today who wouldnt benefit from the gospel-based, encouraging truths in Heavenly Minded Mom. I find myself recalling and rereading Katies words throughout my day; this book is a true gift. Cant wait to read it with my church Bible study!

Jessica Smartt, creator of Smartter Each Day

What a gift Heavenly Minded Mom is to those of us looking for ways to keep our focus on things that matter in life and approach our days with the perspective were meant foran eternal one. Any mother looking for more meaning and fulfillment in our every day will be hugely blessed by Katie Bennetts scripture-based encouragement and inspiration toward a fuller, God-glorifying life.

Jessica Kastner, author of Hiding from the Kids in My Prayer Closet and creator of #UnMom

Katie has such a heart for pointing moms to Christ, and its evident in Heavenly Minded Mom. This 90-day journey acts as a beacon of truth in our weary world, calling moms to focus on what truly matters. Its filled with deep, insightful thoughts and questions women need to contemplate, but rarely do.

Hilary Bernstein, creator of NoPlaceLikeHomeMedia.com

Katies heart for our keeping our eyes on heaven is palpable. She makes me pray and think and move intentionally and grow in so many ways with her encouragement and teaching on eternal perspective. This book, message, and Katie have blessed me, and I cant wait to see how it blesses others.

Leah Heffner, podcaster and blogger at Life Around the Coffee Cup

As a mom of four young children, this devotional spoke purpose and life into my heart. Every little (and big) task that comes with motherhood can help to shape us into the woman that God has created us to be. Katie has given us a resource that will remind us that we are to live a life that ultimately honors Christ through everything we do. By providing scripture references and real-life examples, she encourages us with truth to grow daily and motivates us to place our treasures in Heaven. If you are ready to start viewing your parenting and everyday life as Kingdom work, this book will inspire you!

Leigh Ellen Chadwell, blogger at parentingwithhumility.com

HEAVENLY MINDED MOM
A 90-DAY JOURNEY TO EMBRACE WHAT MATTERS MOST

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MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To my husband, Mitch, who loves and elevates me
as Christ does the church.

Life had always been good, but I loved it more than ever. My second beautiful baby was born. He was a wonderful, easygoing little boy. I was completely smitten with his brown eyes, calm disposition, and love for snuggling. My two-year-old daughter brimmed with curly hair, personality, and charm, and she loved her new brother very much. My full-time job was caring for my children and home while my husband worked diligently to support our family. We were a team, and we loved each other. Whats more, my life had been graced with the best of friends. Everything I had dreamed for myself had come to pass, and it was all as wonderful as I had imagined and even more so. There was no disappointment to be found in any of it.

Maybe it was these idealistic circumstances, or maybe postpartum hormones played a role, but in the months that followed my sons arrival into the world I was happyeuphoric, really. I loved my life!

But as you know, life is uncertain, and so I began to be fearful. I recognized that the only direction my life could go was downhill. When would the shoe drop? I lay awake at night in fear of the calamities that could befall my husband, children, or myself, praying fervently. The constant possibility of disaster and loss felt crushing. I had everything I had ever wanted, but there was no guarantee that it would last another moment.

During this time, I also began to realize that the things I had put my hope in throughout my young life were now all behind me. I was no longer looking forward to any mysterious future phase of life. I knew what it was like to be a wife and mother, to earn and spend money, and to have a home of my own. It was all wonderful, but now