Bumps, Babies and the Gospel: Preparing Your Heart for Parenting

“In Bumps, Babies, and the Gospel, Sarah Dargue provides a remarkably beneficial resource for parents anticipating the birth of a child. Dargue skilfully applies rich gospel truths from the book of Colossians to the particular challenges of caring for a newborn. Couples are encouraged to read, pray, and answer questions together, which will certainly draw husbands and wives together. I recommend this book highly, and look forward to giving copies to expectant parents.”

“I wish we’d had (and been wise enough to soak in) this beautiful little book when I was pregnant with my first, but honestly, Sarah Dargue’s content is just as true and convicting and encouraging for a parent of older children. In laying the hard and joyful realities of pregnancy and parenting on top of the gospel truth in Colossians, Dargue finds dozens of ways to offer real hope and solid advice for parents in today’s...world.”

“Pregnancy and motherhood are filled with countless joys and blessings, but they’re also seasons that come with new fears, challenges, and uncertainties. Though countless books offer practical advice for healthy pregnancies and caring for babies, few speak to how the hope of the gospel will meet you when the fears arise, the nights are long, and your whole world is suddenly changed. In Bumps, Babies, and the Gospel, Sarah Dargue does just that. Whether you’re praying for children, awaiting the birth of a child, or in the throes of motherhood, Sarah’s words will be a blessing to you – not because she has all the answers, but because she will point you to the One who does.”

“There are many books on parenting, but few on pregnancy. Sarah’s book is the first one I’ve found to helpfully address the to-be parent’s deepest need: the know and love the only Creator, Sustainer, and Goal of Creation. Full of practical wisdom on how to pursue Scripture reading, prayer, and community in the tired, trying newborn days, Bumps, Babies, and the Gospel will equip and nourish you.”

“Many motherhood books do one of two things, either speak to the mother only or speak to motherhood long after her pregnancy has ended. Sarah has written a helpful book that speaks to both parents as they prepare for the arrival of their child, and as they cope with the new reality of parenthood in those early days. By showing us that God’s word is 'living and active' in every season of life, she encourages new parents in the reality of parenthood and the hope provided in Christ. I plan on giving this away at baby showers from now on!”

“As followers of Christ, we know in Whom we expect when expecting. Our greatest hope is not in our babies, but in the One who is knitting and transforming us into Christ’s likeness. Through this book, Sarah Dargue lifts our eyes away from ourselves and helps us to meditate on Christ Jesus in our season of waiting. For in Him we live, and move, and have our being.”

“During a pregnancy and after the birth of a baby, women are frequently overloaded with opportunities to learn and grow in their exciting new role as a mother. With a mountain of baby and parenting strategy books to read, it can become tempting to hit the pause button on reading and studying Scripture. Sarah Dargue’s Bumps, Babies, and the Gospel is like a pre-natal vitamin for the heart, strengthening new and expecting mothers in the good news of the Gospel. Looking to Colossians, women will find there is no substitute for God’s word in these early days of parenting and that only Christ will truly comfort in the middle of this beautiful, new and challenging season.”

“Expectant families are often encouraged to prepare their homes, nurseries, and freezers for the demands of a newborn. Parents, it seems, are not ready until every baby gear, diaper, and frozen dinner is in place. Sarah Dargue wants to add something, not to the end of our baby prep list, but our hearts. She invites growing families to gaze in awe at Christ (the firstborn of creation) and to meet parenthood with the sure hope of his gospel. Sarah’s book helps to provide the heart-level prep mommies and daddies need!”