Longing for Motherhood: Holding on to Hope in the Midst of Childlessness - Paperback

by Chelsea Patterson Sobolik (Author), Russell Moore (Foreword by)

When hopes for motherhood are deferred...

Childlessness remains a taboo topic in today's culture, especially in Christian circles. Many women feel isolated, ashamed, or uncertain of how to reconcile this trial with a loving God. The death of the dream of motherhood--whether from infertility, barrenness, miscarriage, or the loss of a child--is one of the hardest journeys women can walk through.

In Longing for Motherhood, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik speaks to these burdens specifically. She shares vulnerably about her own journey of childlessness and how she has ultimately come to view her story through the lens of Scripture and our hope in Christ. While remaining tender and empathetic toward suffering and longing, she discusses the comfort we have in knowing that the Lord is sovereign over all, and that His love is sufficient to carry us through any and every situation.

A timely book for women struggling with childlessness, as well as for pastors, friends, and family who want to care for them well, Longing for Motherhood is a tender, truthful companion for a difficult journey.

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"You won't ever be able to carry your own child."

Chelsea was just nineteen when a doctor told her she would never be able to have a baby. Like so many women, Chelsea had a deep desire to one day have children and be a mom. The shadow of her diagnosis loomed heavily over her life for years as she wrestled with disappointment, lost dreams, and a sense of being abandoned by God.

But in time, Chelsea found a way forward. In Longing for Motherhood Chelsea shares her story and what she discovered along the messy path toward wholeness and hope.

Whether your dream of being a mother has been shattered by infertility, miscarriage, or prolonged singleness, you are not alone. Join Chelsea as she explores how to:

• grieve unfulfilled desires
• trust God in seasons of sorrow
• fight for and hold onto hope
• find purpose when a traditional mothering role isn't an option

Discover God's help and hope in the midst of your pain.

Author Biography

CHELSEA PATTERSON SOBOLIK is the author of Longing for Motherhood: Holding On to Hope in the Midst of Childlessness, and works in Washington, DC, as the Director of Government Relations for a nonprofit organization. Previously she's worked for the leading evangelical child welfare organization in the country, the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), and on Capitol Hill. Chelsea has been published at the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and other outlets. Chelsea was adopted as a newborn from Bucharest, Romania, grew up in North Carolina, and holds a BA in International Relations from Liberty University. She and her husband, Michael, are welcoming their son home through international adoption.