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Motherhood is hard.

One second, we think we're doing a good enough job, and the next, we feel like the worst

mom on the planet, which is why we need the refreshing truth of the gospel to be repeated

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This is the Risen Motherhood Podcast.

Thanks for joining us.

Welcome back to another episode of Risen Motherhood.

I'm Emily, and I'm excited to share a little bit about today's special show.

As Lauren, I thought about the season leading up to Christmas, we imagined all the busyness

of making sure you've purchased the right gift for everyone on your list, attending school

and company parties, making time for special family outings to look at the lights or

cut on a tree, cooking together, or even additional service projects at church or in the community.

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