Christian Quote by Rachel Held Evans
““As a Christian, my highest calling is not motherhood; my highest calling is to follow Christ. And following Christ is something a woman can do whether she is married, or single, rich or poor, sick or healthy, childless or Michelle Duggar.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Year of Biblical Womanhood (2012)
A Christian woman's highest purpose is following Christ, regardless of marital or socioeconomic status, challenging traditional motherhood focus.
In simple terms: Following Christ transcends all roles.
Key Takeaway
Live Christ‑centered life.
Themes
faith
identity
gender roles
spiritual calling
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal devotion
- community service
Key Concepts
Christian discipleship
theology of vocation
gender equality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one balance personal vocation with family responsibilities?
- What cultural factors shape expectations of women in faith?
A Different Perspective
Some may interpret this as de‑emphasizing motherhood's value.
![“At first, it must be remembered, that [women] can never accomplish anything until they put womanhood ahead of wifehood, and make motherhood the highest office on the social scale.” quote by Herbert Croly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bef/herbert-croly-17992_accomplish_at-first-it-must-be-remembered-that-wome_2963538.jpg)
