Chelsey DeMatteis shares the heart behind her new book, Mercy in the Margin, and how moms can find Jesus in everyday moments amidst the chaos of motherhood. This episode explores how to encounter Jesus in the midst of mess-ups, marvelous moments, and the importance of living with margin.
Keywords:
motherhood, faith, mercy, margin, prayer, Jesus, devotional, Christian living, motherhood journey, spiritual growth
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Chelsea DeMatteis and her new book
01:56 The story behind Mercy in the Margin
04:05 Encountering Jesus in everyday motherhood moments
05:59 The concept of divine margin and God's set boundaries
08:10 Practical ways to find margin in busy days
09:58 Prayer points in the 'meantime' moments
11:59 Living with margin and discerning chaos from seasons of growth
14:24 God's delight in us and the power of grace
15:55 The story of salvation and God's pursuit of our hearts
17:55 Living in the finished work of Christ and our identity
19:56 Radiating Jesus in motherhood and daily life
22:01 Where to connect with Chelsea and get the book
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