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Monica Geyen

Monica Geyen is a wife to Chad and homeschooling mother of six children. Previously she practiced law and served with InterVarsity, discipling law students in the Twin Cities. Now she writes and speaks on motherhood and missional living.
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Stay-at-Home Disciple-Makers

Stay-at-Home Disciple-Makers

Five Ways Moms Live on Mission

Mar 23, 2017
Stay-at-home moms can make disciples for Jesus in the regular rhythms of motherhood.
Monica Geyen
Mar 23, 2017
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True Beauty in a Victoria’s Secret World

True Beauty in a Victoria’s Secret World

A Letter to My Daughters

May 11, 2017
Precious daughters, the world confuses sexy with beautiful, alluring with lovely. Do not be deceived. True beauty is found in Jesus.
Monica Geyen
May 11, 2017
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For Every Scar That Mothers Bear

For Every Scar That Mothers Bear

Jul 25, 2018
Motherhood is not for perfectionists and is certainly not pain-free, but the scars we bear are temporary and unite us with the One who died for us.
Monica Geyen
Jul 25, 2018
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Let Your Little Children Come to Me

Let Your Little Children Come to Me

Aug 15, 2018
If only time would stand still. These little years go so fast. But the greatest joys await, as we learn to let them grow to him.
Monica Geyen
Aug 15, 2018
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Boundaries Will Not Cure Codependency: Interview with Rosaria Butterfield

Boundaries Will Not Cure Codependency

Interview with Rosaria Butterfield

Mar 20, 2019
Rosaria Butterfield explains why codependency is common in the church today, and offers a number of diagnostic questions to ask about friendships.
Monica Geyen
Mar 20, 2019
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‘The Baby Was There’: Why She Fled Planned Parenthood

‘The Baby Was There’

Why She Fled Planned Parenthood

Apr 4, 2019
Unplanned portrays the journey of former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson — from naïve accomplice to a repentant, pro-life activist.
Monica Geyen
Apr 4, 2019
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Is the Church Breeding Loneliness? Interview with Rosaria Butterfield

Is the Church Breeding Loneliness?

Interview with Rosaria Butterfield

Apr 17, 2019
If we want our church or small group to feel more like a family, we will probably have to give up more of our privacy.
Monica Geyen
Apr 17, 2019
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Eternities in Little Moments: What Gives Motherhood Its Glory

Eternities in Little Moments

What Gives Motherhood Its Glory

Nov 10, 2020
If we want our children to love Jesus in all of life, they need to see us love him in all of life — including the little moments each day.
Monica Geyen
Nov 10, 2020
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Big Prayers for Everyday Motherhood

Big Prayers for Everyday Motherhood

Jan 11, 2022
How can mothers possibly intercede for their children during little moments dominated by massive messes?
Monica Geyen
Jan 11, 2022
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Miscarriage Led Me to Mercy

Miscarriage Led Me to Mercy

Dec 16, 2022
The grief of miscarriage can devastate and isolate, but even in our deepest, most secret sorrows, we can draw near to one who is already acquainted with them.
Monica Geyen
Dec 16, 2022
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Sabbath for Moms: How to Practice Rest with Kids

Sabbath for Moms

How to Practice Rest with Kids

Sep 26, 2023
Some mothers struggle to find rest because we think too narrowly about rest. What are some creative ways for women to rest in the busyness of motherhood?
Monica Geyen
Sep 26, 2023

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