“All things beautiful” is really a devotional that can put back hope and encouragement into a single parent’s life. I found her quick stories relatable, short simple and to the point. I like how it’s a way to get back into a habit of memorizing or reading a quick verse—-prayer is written down—-and her relatable story bit that is down right encouraging because sometimes we need to hear that nitty gritty story!

For a short quick devotional that is something you can remember throughout the day—this is perfect.

As a newly single mom after a recent divorce, I found this book timely and encouraging. I felt alone but this book has shown me that other moms are out there facing the same struggles I am, and leaning on God to get through it. The 31 days of devotionals was long enough to get me into the habit of spending time in the Word each day, but short enough each day that I wasn't pulled away from my child for too long. I recommend this book to any single mom.

All Things Beautiful: 31 Devotions for Single Moms is a devotional written by a flawed Christian who is willing to share parts of her story. Sometimes devotions can be a little too vague or too perfect. With this book, Nikki Leonti Edgar has created a devotional for those of us who need something that acknowledges that life is messy.

Edgar comes to the book with a divorce, children who had custody with their father that she visited as often as she could, and a current marriage with more children. She has been to the hard, messy places of single parenting and divorce. Those of us with even just parts of the same story can relate to her journey, which brings more meaning to these devotions.

Each devotion is short and each is followed by a section called Beauty Mark, which gives a final thought, a Bible verse, a prayer, and a journal prompt. They can be read in just 2 or 3 minutes. Add a few minutes to pray and follow her journaling prompts, and you can still fit this into 10 minutes at the start or end of your day (or anywhere you can squeeze it in).

At the end of the book, Edgar has included a section with Bible verses broken down by topics like comfort, patience, and faith. These are handy when you need quick inspiration.

I recommend this book for single and divorced moms and dads (because even though this book describes a single mom, I think the dads would relate, also). Also, I think married moms would relate to parts of this book, as well, because motherhood is a somewhat universal journey, although it takes many forms.

Disclaimer: I received an advance-read copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

All Things Beautiful is a must read for all moms. I love how Nikki talks about getting over the thoughts of shame and loneliness of being a single mom. This devotional frees us to silence those lies and doubts of being a good mother and just live.

A sweet book filled with refreshing honesty from an underrepresented part of Christianity. Single mothers will love this book filled with advice and devotions that can be done in a stolen quiet five minutes.

A book filled with short, really insightful help and thoughts for single mums out there - we so often (rightly) put ourselves last, but this was a chance to just stop...catch my breath for a moment...God will hear.