What is a mother?

This Sunday, we invite you to join us online for a special Mother’s Day message titled “What Is a Mother?” Tanya Syvertsen will be bringing the message, offering a thoughtful and encouraging look at the role and impact of mothers in all of our lives. Whether Mother’s Day is a time of celebration, reflection, or mixed emotions, this message is for you.

If you missed the live service or want to reflect further, you can watch the full message above anytime after. We’ve also included discussion questions to dig deeper into the message. Whether you watch this on your own or share it with your small group, we hope this message encourages you.

Discussion Questions

  • What part of Tanya’s story helped you see motherhood in a new or deeper way?
  • How have you seen the difference that simply showing up can make in someone’s life?
  • When have you felt like you weren’t enough but chose to be present anyway? What happened?
  • Can you think of a time when someone made you feel safe and comforted like a mom would?
  • What are some ways you’ve been a soft place to land for someone else, even if you didn’t feel ready?
  • Who has shaped your life quietly and consistently over time, and how did that impact you?
  • What seeds of faith or character do you hope to be planting right now in the people around you?
  • Why is forgiving others – and yourself – such an important part of love and motherhood?
  • How can someone reflect God’s comfort and care even if they don’t have children?
  • What’s one relationship where you feel God might be inviting you to show grace or show up more fully?
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