Finding Glory in the Thorns tells the inspiring true story of a community who embraced a little girl with special needs. In their expressions of love, they discovered that God is truly near, accessible and powerful in good times and in bad. For those personally walking through struggles and for others who are attempting to provide help along the way, each learns to see the adventure in adversity. The book also provides a practical Road Map tool that shows how to navigate questions about faith, hope and relationships when faced with a life challenge. ...
Posted by Lisa Jamieson on 01/31/2019
A collection of stories from thirty women speakers that range from overcoming adversity to graceful aging. My chapter is based on my own story of overcoming lives challenges to glorify God. My chapter found on page thirty-three is entitled Relentless and is a brief snapshot of my story and my talk by the same title. Be relentless! Never give up! No matter what hardships you may face, dig deep within yourself and find the strength and courage to continue. Often relentlessness can be thought of as a negative; however, I think of relentlessness as a positive. It’s the quality of being tenacious,...
Posted by Elizabeth Clamon on 10/19/2018
Motherhood comes with a bombardment of emotions. Some are positive; others aren’t. Most are overwhelming at times. You’re not alone. People have children every day. Many have only the slightest idea what they’re doing. But they know one thing: they want to do their best. You want to do your best. To provide for your children and love them with everything you have. To not let them down. To not make the same mistakes your mom made, to be the kind of mom your mom was to you, or some combination of the two. The anticipation and possibilities for your child and yourself as...
Posted by Susan Lawrence on 09/24/2018
Love God. Love others. More and More. When we seek God, we know God, because He is love. Over the next 90 days, we’ll unveil love together. We’ll take a journey through Scripture to highlight what God says about love. We’ll explore how we distort it, and we’ll receive God’s encouragement to see love the way God intends. As we seek and yield, we’ll grow in our relationships with God and each other, because as God fills us with His love, we will overflow with it. He provides abundantly. Each day begins with the key Scripture and is followed by...
Posted by Susan Lawrence on 09/24/2018
There is a time for everything, and everything on earth has its special season. (Ecclesiastes 3:1) We have favorite seasons of nature, but what about spiritual seasons? You might have a favorite spiritual season, but you cannot live in it every moment of your life. You can choose to sit and pout about it, or you can use the time given to you, learning the lessons and growing the way God purposes. Every season combines with other seasons to complete a person’s life and purpose on earth. Growth is only possible because of the combination of seasons. We think we can handle our experiences—past,...
Posted by Susan Lawrence on 09/24/2018
Discover Pure Purpose—in the midst of your experiences, questions, and relationships—and experience who God is and what he intends for your life. Finding the answers won’t be easy. You’ll need to commit to digging into God’s Word and looking in the mirror at a reflection of the woman God created you to become. You’ll be challenged to apply what you’re learning to everyday life. You can start your Pure Purpose journey on your own or with a small group. You’ll begin each week with a Starter Session, followed by five Make It Personal sessions. Three...
Posted by Susan Lawrence on 09/24/2018
Staying busy is easy. Staying well rested-now there's a challenge. How can you keep your energy, happiness, creativity, and relationships fresh and thriving in the midst of never-ending family demands, career pressures, and the stress of everyday life? In SACRED REST, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, reveals why rest can no longer remain optional. Dr. Dalton-Smith shares seven types of rest she has found lacking in the lives of those she encounters in her clinical practice and research-physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, creative-and...
Posted by Saundra Dalton-Smith on 08/02/2018
http://www.shanastrange.net/theinvitation/ In the 52 week devotional, Shana, along with 50 other women share personal stories about life challenges and struggles that served to deepen their relationship with God. Published by Thomas Nelson Publishers, this devotional is a high quality, hardback gem and great source of encouragement for those that struggle with feeling overlooked and forgotten by the world. ...
Posted by Shana Strange on 08/02/2018
Book - In “SHINE – Uplifting Words for Girls in Stiletto’s," Kelly shares true stories, wisdom, quotes, and affirmations to inspire and challenge you to unlock your true potential and embrace your incredible destiny. If you have ever questioned your purpose in life, felt stuck or in need of change, open this little book and dare to dream again. Begin to believe, as Kelly does, that you are a miracle in the making. You were created to SHINE! This little book is inspiring women across the country. Kelly Master and her teams have given thousands of free copies to women...
Posted by Kelly Master on 03/19/2018
You can get to the other side of guilt and shame, just walk through the door of abortion recovery. These are Alabama numbers but they are in every state so look up whatever state you are in. You can contact anyone below and they can help guide you to who you need to get to in your area. Welcome to Abortion Recovery Alabama The choice is liberating. Choice empowers us. And according to the U.S. Supreme Court, women have the right to choose. Is the abortion choice the same for women as the right to vote and the right to free speech? Is abortion a good choice for our mind and soul? ...
Nothing Is Wasted: A True Story of Finding Peace in Chaos chronicles a mother’s journey of trials and doubts, faith and triumph, through the rocky terrain of her son’s life with Asperger Syndrome, bipolar disorder, depression, and addiction. The reader has a mom’s eye view of the challenges she and her family face as they navigate through the public school system, private rehab programs, the Texas justice system, and normal life as evangelical Christians with a child who doesn’t seem to “fit the mold” of expectation in any given system, let alone in his...
Posted by Lore Cottone on 10/28/2017
Laugh. Cry. And connect with the humorous and bittersweet life experiences found in God, Girlfriends, & Chocolate , stories written by real women to offer real encouragement to you. Gaye reflects on experiences that have shaped her life, not afraid to poke fun at her own mishaps! Several girlfriends join her, describing the joys and challenges of living authentic lives of faith, fully responsive to God’s love and faithfulness. With each breath you take, word you utter, and connection you make, you’re writing a unique story as well. Some days, you appreciate the way the chapter’s...
Posted by Gaye Lindfors on 07/30/2017
