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So, you're a new mom? Becoming a mother is exciting, but it's also a time filled with endless questions and concerns. Will I ever sleep again? What if I don't know what I'm doing? Do other moms feel as overwhelmed as I do? You are not alone! This 100-day devotional speaks directly to your emotional and spiritual needs in those short nuggets of time snuck between diapers, mealtimes, and meltdowns-whether yours or your little one's. Find honesty about the joys and struggles of motherhood through Andrea Fortenberry's tender storytelling and practical guidance. These heartfelt and sometimes humorous readings are packed with the encouragement you need in this new season of life-ultimately helping you lean into God for wisdom and strength. Whether you're a biological mom, an adoptive mom, or a foster mom, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms will reassure your heart and mind . . . and point you to Jesus.

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Andrea invites new moms to take a deep breath and find God's goodness right in the middle of the mess. With warmth, humor, and truth, this devotional is like a trusted friend reminding you that you're not alone and doing better than you think.--Alli Worthington, author of Remaining You While Raising Them In this beautiful book, Andrea tenderly explores the challenging realities of motherhood, offering a perspective that is filled with grace and vulnerability. With the comforting voice of a trusted older sister, she reminds moms they are never alone. Her wisdom gently directs moms toward the heart of God, who walks with them as they nurture the next generation.--Jennifer Iverson, director of leadership development, The MomCo Motherhood can often feel overwhelming and lonely, but this devotional is a gentle companion that offers hope, wisdom, and steady reminders to turn our hearts toward Jesus. Through personal stories, prayers, and prompts, Andrea helps us walk with Jesus in every season.--Simi John, speaker and author of I Am Not: Break Free from Stereotypes and Become the Woman God Made You to Be Motherhood is messy and marvelous and sometimes it feels impossible to even find a minute to think or breathe! Andrea's refreshing book gives you just the pick me up you need to keep going! With wit, wisdom and nuggets of truth and grace, every mom will find her soul nourished and her heart refreshed as she spends two minutes a day in this wonderful book! A perfect gift for any mom!--Erica Wiggenhorn, Bible teacher and author of An Unexplainable Life Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms is the perfect companion for new mothers, offering brief devotions packed with wisdom, honesty, and gentle humor. Andrea brilliantly acknowledges the real struggles of early motherhood while providing genuine hope and encouragement, reminding readers they can draw on God's strength even in their most challenging moments. This book serves as both spiritual grounding and a warm welcome into the sacred community of motherhood.--Sherri Crandall, mom of 4, vice president of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience at The MomCO and author of the children's book Lexi the Butterfly Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms provides a welcome reprieve for weary mothers everywhere. It's the perfect gift for new moms!--Katie J. Trent, author of Recipes for a Sweet Child: Creative, Bible-Based Activities to Help Your Family Thrive and founder of Family Faith-Building Academy Andrea Fortenberry has written the kind of book every new mom needs--short, honest, and full of soul-deep encouragement. Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms feels like a pep talk from a wise friend who gets it and reminds you that you're doing better than you think.--Stacey Morgan, mom of four and author of The Astronaut's Wife: How Launching My Husband into Outer Space Changed the Way I Live on Earth I often say to others that God is closer than our next breath. In Andrea's devotional, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms, moms like me are given a beautifully simple tool to catch our breath and set our gaze on God. This book will help every weary mom catch her breath and cultivate joy in her household.--Jenny Erlingsson, mom of four and author of creative nonfiction and romantic fiction If I had to go back to those early years of motherhood, I'd want Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms by my side to help me navigate the roller coaster of new experiences and emotions. This book tenderly captures every thought, worry, sorrow, and joy of parenthood and refocuses it through God's lens of faith, hope, and love.--Casey Hilty, author of Her Children Arise: Passing a Legacy of Faith to the Next Generation In Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms, Andrea Fortenberry takes what busy moms have precious little of--time--and delivers a powerful dose of much needed encouragement. Just a couple of minutes a day become like loaves and fishes in God's hands, producing deeper faith, abounding hope, and unfailing love. This is my go-to gift for the new moms in my life!--Becky Baudouin, author of Enjoy Every Minute and Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms Mothering can be just plain unfun, and my friend, Andrea Fortenberry, has created an amazing lifeline of encouragement for weary and wonderful mothers with Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms. Andrea fills each day's text with bite-sized pieces of wisdom, vulnerability, and tools for spiritual self-care from her own experience as a mom, podcaster, leader, and woman of faith.--Amberly Neese, speaker, author, comedian, and founder of the Relatable Moms Tour

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Andrea Fortenberry is a writer, a sought-after speaker for women's events, and the leadership development manager for MomCo. Her podcast,The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering, helps equip moms toshow up for the life God has for them. Andrea, her husband, Will, and their two children live outside Phoenix, Arizona.

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