Women Living Well by Courtney Joseph [Review]

Courtney Joseph of Women Living Well and Good Morning Girls is the author of Women Living Well, Find Your Joy in God, Your Man, Your Kids, and Your Home. (Disclaimer: I received this book as a review copy.)

The social media changes of our lifetime have transformed the landscape of the lives of mothers, yet God’s principles remain timeless. Women Living Well is an encouragement to mothers to find the time in their too-busy lives to make the time to walk with the King. The book is divided into four parts.

Part One – Your Walk With the King

I loved this section and read through it quickly. It reminds the reader to take the time to slow down to connect with God and offers practical ideas to have a more meaningful quiet time with God. The last section discusses the effects of the media revolution on our lives and offers many helpful tips on using social media time wisely. (Lessons I wish I knew years ago!)

Part Two – Your Marriage

Women Living Well opens with a narrative from Courtney Joseph’s experience on the Rachel Ray show which she felt did not go well. I have to admit wanting to throw down my iPad a few times while reading this section.

My marriage is more egalitarian leaning and I disagreed with a few of her points but she is very gracious in stating that she and her husband have taken traditional roles in their home as this is what works for them. No matter whether our views are complementarian or egalitarian, we can all continue to learn to love and respect our husbands more, whether we are newlyweds or married for years.

Part Three – Your Parenting

Courtney shares timeless biblical truths about parenting interweaved with her own story. As with the preceding chapters, she offers practical tips as well as discusses the impact of the media revolution in the lives of our children. She is gracious in discussing the various educational options to consider.

Part Four – Your Homemaking

Practical ideas for juggling homemaking, ministry, and work are offered here, as well as tips for bringing peace to your home and discussing the impact of media on our households.

I thought I had burned out on the topics of the Proverbs 31 Woman, homemaking, and parenting topics but I enjoyed the fresh perspective of this book and highly recommend it.