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Jessica is both bold and vulnerable as she shares her journey of faith and motherhood. I appreciate the reflections, questions, and prayers she offers to challenge the reader, and I definitely grew in my walk with God as I read and pondered.

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This book is amazing!!! Exactly what I have felt many times Written on paper!! Thank Jessica for knowing how to put it into words and phrase all of it correctly.
She has humor, really hard raw topics, and Godly scriptures all rolled into one awesome book!! Also at the end of each chapter she gives us things that we could do to be closer to God and practice not beating ourselves up with imperfections. Love, love, love this book!! Read it slow and take notes so you can get every nugget out of it you can!!

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I have loved every chapter so far! There is such life in this book, I am talking real life not social media style life or storybook life. It has made me laugh, cry, and pray for God to move in my life in a way I have been craving for some time now! Thank you Jessica for such a powerful and meaning book about being a faithful woman, wife and mom even through the trials this life brings.

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Unlimited Motherhood is a must read for any Woman! Jessica’ shares her personal experiences and faith journey with refreshing honesty. You will feel seen, inspired, and encouraged in your role as a Mother. As a Pastor for over 20 years, I have read many Christian books, and this is not your average Christian Woman’s book. It is deep, real, and challenging. You will laugh, cry, and want to share this book with every woman in your life!

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Through Jessica's dose of help, humor, and hope, I was honored to read her story about taking a real leap of faith into trusting the One who loves us most, Jesus. Her words resonated with me as she shared how "our trials don't bring out the best in you or the worst in you; they uncover the real you." I enjoyed reading how each moment in her life reshaped her heart & mind to be like Christ, from the diagnosis of her daughter's autism to the miles running for awareness of children in foster care. Each chapter makes a deep cut into the heart and soul of seeking the truth about where we land in our relationship with the Lord.

" May we stop looking left and right and start looking up and in. The truth is, we don't need to grow taller or wider, but deeper in him."

There's wisdom and truth within these pages, discovered by Jessica through her life that's been in front of us for years. Her story gave me belly-gut laughter, and yet my eyes filled with tears as I was amazed at what God can do that we alone cannot achieve. This book will be unforgettable for me.

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Unlimited Motherhood is a beautiful picture into the hearts of special needs families, families who adopt, and just plain parenting. The things we think and feel are brought to light in this book, and then filtered through Christ. Whether you read it to sit back and appreciate Jessica's story and her journey in faith, or you read it on a search for your own direction and purpose, Unlimited Motherhood will be a blessing to you! Thank you Jessica for sharing your story bravely, it is such an encouragement.

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UNLIMITED MOTHERHOOD by Jessica Hurlbut is a book of inspiration that leaves the reader saying, “Oh!! I can do that?!! Wow!!” Jessica’s seasoned pastoral advice teaches us that not only does God have our back, but He multiplies everything we give Him!
By sharing her many stories as a Mom, Jessica encourages all mothers that: “ You have a purpose. Your words have power!”
Jessica’s compassion, knowledge, encouragement, and true faith gives mothers ( of all ages!) the ability to grasp their divine destiny as beloved daughters of God!
By including many personal details from her life, Jessica makes this book exciting and personable! As a reader, I coul not put this book down!
Thank you Jessica!- for all of your sacrifices as a mom, wife, & pastor! Your book will be greatly used by God to grow a strong nation of Holy women!.

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This books was amazing! I cannot wait to read it again via the the paper edition. I’m dying to be able to give this book to others to read. After reading this book, I feel a rekindling of my spirit to know god more and be a disciple to others! This book is applicable to all people, men and women can relate to Jessica’s insights and stories. I pray this book would encourage and spark a fire in each individual who reads it!

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Every mama needs this book. It’s real, I cried and I laughed multiple times. It wasn’t fluffy, it was honest and real. It’s a book that every Mama needs to read. I know it will be one that I read again and again.

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Where do I begin with this beautiful book? First off, Ms. Hurlbut gives all of herself in each and every one of these pages. Her self-sacrifice in pulling back the curtain on her life as a wife, mother, and pastor reminds me of Paul who asks us to follow him as He follows Jesus. She so perfectly connects with the reader in her emotional rawness, showing through every single sentence God's glory and total commitment to our worn, torn, mothering hearts. Like Ms. Hurlbut, I too am not always fond of women's Christian non-fiction. But rest assured, this is one book I'll be sharing with so many others. Take a chance on this one. It's a refreshing opportunity to get closer to Jesus.

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This book is a must read for everyone, not just mothers. It is filled with God's Truth and offers doable steps to walk in obedience. You will laugh, cry and rethink your relationship with God.

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Unlimited Motherhood - Jessica Hurlbut - 5 Stars - Releases March 19th

As a Autism Mama to a beautiful 5 year old boy, this book was everything I needed in this season of life. Relatable, understanding, faith-filled, vulnerable and wonderful. I often need to remind myself Jesus knows exactly where we are in this moment. Jessica's book reminds me again that He is wanting us to come to Him. He hasn't left us in the lonely seasons of life when your struggles as a special needs Mom come to the forefront and you feel like you can't leave your home. He hasn't left us when you compare your life to the other families all over social media and wonder if you're not doing enough. He hasn't left us when our fear feels paralyzing for our children's future. He's right there with you in the middle of EVERYTHING and this book reminded me once again, how JESUS is right there in the midst of it all. Every struggle. Every worry. Every fear. We desperately need Him every day. We are fully loved by Him. Fully known. And this book has 12 beautiful chapters that provide insights to everyday practices we can do as mothers for our families and how the Lord can use us even in seasons of isolation, hiding or loneliness.
I often feel the Mom guilt and like I am not doing enough for my son - this book also reminds me: Every one of us is in need of God's grace and we all struggle in being parents. We are doing the best we can.

My son's Autism diagnosis has been a rollercoaster of emotions. We don't know what his future holds but we continue to work with so many at school to help him be the most successful. We have good days and bad days. This book reminds me that "God is on the battlefield with us in every situation. Jesus fought for us 2,000 years ago and won. He will supply the strength we need to stand." Reading Jessica's stories about her children's autism diagnosis and the journey she and her husband went through has been extremely relatable and encouraging to me.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to read Jessica's book and believe fully it is a must read, Christian non-fiction for all Mama's no matter what stage of parenting you are in. Specifically special needs Mama's like myself will find extra encouragement, but I truly believe all Mama's will appreciate this book.

Thank you to Bethany House and Net Galley for a copy to honestly read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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