Holy Hot Mess
Finding God in the Details of this Weird and Wonderful Life
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4.1 • 10 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Discover the power of being a hot mess with these heartbreaking and hilarious stories of how God uses each "mess" in our lives to bring us closer to Him–showing readers that it's okay to celebrate exactly where they are right now.
A lot of people struggle with the concept of being holy. But the fact is, even the hottest of messes are being shaped—right now—into Jesus' likeness. In this book, Mary Katherine shares the sometimes-hidden evidence of God's work in her life and shows you that it's okay to embrace the hot messes.
Mary Katherine will share both hilarious and vulnerable stories about faith, friendships, motherhood, marriage, and depression. She will cover the topics that plague our hearts every day with raw, honest truth and a side of laughter. Mary Katherine invites you into her story as a friend, encouraging you to embrace the hot messes in your life. Because we are all a work in progress, and as long as we are alive, we are under construction—and construction sites tend to be messy.
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Mom Babble blogger Backstrom (Mom Babble) humorously shares how her pursuit of holiness fits in with the realities of everyday life, revealing her own "hot mess experiences" to reassure Christians they don't have to hide their imperfections from God. She reminds readers God doesn't require them to earn love, but accepts them just as they are. Addressing topics such as faith, identity, friendship, love, and parenting, her musings and questions will resonate with readers, as when she asks God: "If you do have a plan for my life, could you make it a little bit easier?" Backstrom also touches on serious issues, including her experiences as a victim of sexual abuse, recovering from breast cancer, and contracting Covid-19. Drawing from scriptural examples, she emphasizes finding one's direction and purpose through being "quiet, intentional, and waiting for the Lord," and compares trying to satiate oneself with things or achievements to spinning on a hamster wheel. Ultimately, Backstrom reassures Christians that God has a plan for them and they "are holy" no matter how messy life might feel. Readers who enjoy the work of Rachel Hollis will feel right at home.
Customer Reviews
The best book I have read in a long, long time.
Mary Katherine’s book was so wonderfully written that it made me feel like I am seen. Her experiences were so honest and the way she tells her stories had me turning the pages with anticipation. Her genuine way of expressing herself made me laugh and cry. She spoke to me and made me feel normal as I can relate to so many of her thoughts and experiences. Her love of God’s word is such an inspiration.