{"id":28011,"date":"2014-04-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christianitytoday.com\/pastors\/2014\/04\/21\/top-10-mothers-day-illustrations-from-preachingtodaycom\/"},"modified":"2014-04-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-04-21T00:00:00","slug":"top-10-mothers-day-illustrations-from-preachingtodaycom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christianitytoday.com\/pastors\/content\/top-10-mothers-day-illustrations-from-preachingtodaycom\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Mother’s Day Illustrations from PreachingToday.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many in your congregation, Mothers' Day is a beautiful time to remember and celebrate the woman who have given birth, nurtured their children, and left a profound legacy of Christlikeness. You might not preach a whole sermon about motherhood, but at some point in the service pastors need to lift up and honor motherhood.<\/p>\n\n

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Our top 10 Mother's Day illustrations cover the gamut of emotions that people experience on Mother's Day.<\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

And yet, this day isn't always that simple. It's a day of joy, but for some it's also a day of pain. It's a day of celebration, but for some it's also a day of longing and grief. Some women and their husbands are yearning to have their first child. Some women had bad mothers. Some good moms are grieving a wayward child. Some women need encouragement in their role as a spiritual mother to people in your church and community.<\/p>\n\n

Our top 10 Mother's Day illustrations cover the gamut of emotions that people experience on Mother's Day. We hope you can find the right story that fits how you need to minister to your people.<\/p>\n\n

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  1. \nPastor Reflects on His "Mama's" Love and Prayers<\/a>—a classic story about a mother's lessons about faith and prayer. (See also A Son Watches His Mom Obey the Lord<\/a>.)<\/li>\n\n\t
  2. \nSurvey Finds Worth of Moms' "Salary"<\/a>—stats about what an average stay-at-home mom's projected annual salary.<\/li>\n\n\t
  3. \nFoster Mom Is Called 'The Baby Whisperer'<\/a>—a story for all "spiritual mothers."<\/li>\n\n\t
  4. \nVideo Technology Shows the Marvel of Fetal Development<\/a>—the marvel of motherhood explained by a mathematician (includes video link).<\/li>\n\n\t
  5. \nInner City Mom Fights Off a Gang<\/a>—powerful story of a mother's "mama-bear" courage.<\/li>\n\n\t
  6. \nThe Power of Prayer: How Author John Dickson Came to the Faith<\/a>—a story about a spiritual mother who led a troubled teenager to Christ.<\/li>\n\n\t
  7. \nNovelist Describes the Pain of Miscarriag<\/a>e—for women who are hurting on Mother's Day. (See also Studies Reveal the Pain of Infertility<\/a>.)<\/li>\n\n\t
  8. \nPoet Maya Angelou on Developing Courage<\/a>—a simple lesson from a mom about growing in character.<\/li>\n\n\t
  9. \nMotherhood in the Bible Wasn't a Fairy Tale<\/a>—hope from Scripture for imperfect moms.<\/li>\n\n\t
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    Just Leave That Crown in the Garage<\/a> – Successful working mom gets important advice on motherhood from her own mother<\/p>\n\n\t<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    For many in your congregation, Mothers' Day is a beautiful time to remember and celebrate the woman who have given birth, nurtured their children, and left a profound legacy of Christlikeness. You might not preach a whole sermon about motherhood, but at some point in the service pastors need to lift up and honor motherhood. 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