Christie Thomas
As a homeschooling, work-from-home mom of three, I resonate with the struggle of wanting to keep a tidy house but always falling short. This book is a gift to all those like me. It holds out freedom and joy to women who've strived not only to have a tidy house but to present a tidy, perfect life to those around us. Hilary reminds us what truly matters in The Tension of Tidy.
Erin Odom
Hilary's compassionate heart for homemakers who are living in the tension of keeping a tidy home while trying to maintain an eternal perspective shines through the pages of this book. Hilary's words—and, more importantly, the Scripture she weaves throughout this book—will be a balm to every tired homemaker who has struggled with feeling like she just can't keep things tidy.
Cheri Gregory
In the nitty-gritty of our everyday lives, The Tension of Tidy helps us recognize this difficult but undeniable truth: perfectionism equals grace rejection. Through Scripture and story, Hilary serves as our candid-yet-kind guide to receiving and resting in God's comfort—in our homes, our hearts, and our relationships.
Jami Balmet
As Christian women, we dwell in an in-between land. On the one hand, we desire our homes to be a place of rest and rejuvenation for our family, filled with peaceful and beautiful things. On the other hand, we can struggle with idolizing the perfect home and chasing after the Instagram-worthy house of our dreams that's just too far out of our budget. Hilary gets straight to the heart of this tightrope walk with relatable stories, biblical wisdom, and godly advice. Are you longing for a peaceful, tidy home? Hilary shares how to best accomplish this with true rest and beauty.
Brenda McCord
The description of Hilary's college dorm room captured my attention, and I plunged in to read more about this burden-filled journey we call perfection. Her passion to direct women to the Lord and his written Word is evident, allowing her readers to recognize there is genuine freedom in Christ. The Tension Tamers at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity for the practical application of God's Truth to our hearts and lives.
JoAnne Simmons
Most every woman deals daily with tension caused by the demands and expectations of home, work, family, and just living life! But warmly—with relatable anecdotes, practical inspiration, and biblical encouragement—Hilary Bernstein guides us to take all that tension we're so good at clenching and release it to our grace- and peace- and joy-giving heavenly Father.
