In the pages of this book you will read about a little girl who was raped at eight by her biological dad, hurt, rejected and demoralized. Although, in her mind, she had a legitimate reason to end her life, but somewhere deep inside her was a [never-give-up-spirit] so she continued to fight. She sold her body not realizing she had already been bought with the blood of Jesus. You will read how the issue of her life tried to stifle her; yet in still she never gave up. Moreover, you will read how, even in the streets she did not fit in, yet, she did fit into God's perfect plan; and into the palm of His mighty, unchanging hand. She discovered in writing this book, a person can either learn and grow from the pain, or give in to it; and lay down and die, she chooses life. Today, Gail is very grateful to God for saving her for this time. she is not bitter but lives with a loving, forgiving and humbled heart.

Dare to Believe Every woman struggles to believe she is who God says she is and to believe the stunning promises He whispers to her heart. But when you're a hot mess (and we all are to one degree or another), it's hard to imagine things can be different—that you can be different. Author Julie Gillies has experienced broken dreams, trauma, and plenty of drama, but she has also encountered the holy hope and promises of God. She longs to help you... understand your identity in Christ instead of believing "I'll always be this way" embrace your true significance instead of feeling less-than hold on to peace instead of freaking out when hard things keep happening grasp your God-given destiny and begin walking in it It's not that God doesn't bless hot messes. (If that were the case, where would any of us be?) But you don't have to remain a hot mess. It's time to receive and experience God's hope and promises in a fresh way! Includes questions for group study or personal reflection.

God displays His attributes over and over through His Word - that He is a Faithful God, He is Merciful, the Good Father, Holy, Righteous and Sovereign. Lauren share’s how God has demonstrated His character traits in her own life. It is not Lauren’s testimony, but how God has revealed His story in her life through the trials and tribulations she has faced. God’s qualities are true, and He is who He says He is. In Mercy in the Mess, Lauren shares how God is faithful and is present in all our lives.

My father's alcohol addiction and the resulting negative behaviors forced me to grow up sooner than expected. I never felt loved as a child, and as I got older, that feeling never left me. As I started my journey of finding love, I kept failing because I was searching in all the wrong places. I asked God to send me that special someone to love. While still searching, God answered my prayers, but I wasn't ready. After a near fatal accident, I questioned why my life was spared. God gave me the clarity to understand that a change was needed in my life. I realized that God wanted me to endure some pain and suffering in order for me to become a better person. I now know that God's blessings have always been upon me, and I am just beginning to understand why. About the Author Rudolph M. Bowers grew up in Chapin, SC, a small but growing town located a few miles outside of Columbia. The upbringing was tough, but he learned quickly how to survive and take care of his family. His mother taught him to be a leader, and he learned many life-lessons from his father. He is utilizing his leadership skills and those life lessons to enrich the lives of others. He believes that God places people in his life for a reason. As such he is currently working on a non-profit foundation that will help mentor young people in hopes of helping them to develop into independent and productive adults. Additionally, Rudolph is passionate about his family and enjoys spending time with his children and granddaughter.

Renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer shows readers how to not just survive but thrive amidst both the everyday and the monumental messes we experience in life. Life is often messy. We hear people say, “My life is a mess,” or “This situation is a mess.” What they mean is that life has become difficult, painful or confusing. But God never promised us a trouble-free life. In fact, His Word tells us to expect the opposite. In John 16:33, Jesus says, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (NIV). In Blessed in the Mess, beloved Bible teacher Joyce Meyer shows us how to be blessed in the midst of life’s most challenging circumstances. The Bible is filled with instructions on how to handle ourselves when difficulty comes our way, and Blessed in the Mess shares that wisdom through poignant and practical teaching that equips us to remain stable and hopeful in every situation. No matter what problems we may face, there is a way to remain joyful and patient as God works on them. If you have not handled the messy issues or challenges in your life well in the past, then with God's help, you can begin to manage them better, starting now. We should never waste our pain. Through the wisdom distilled in this book, we can learn how to gain something from our messes, use those insights to avoid trouble in the future, and share our experiences to help other people find blessings in the midst of their messes. A study guide as well as a Spanish edition, Bendición en el desorden, are also available for purchase.

An invitation to find beauty and meaning in the ordinary and imperfect aspects of your life; not as a call to settle for less, but rather as a way to mysteriously participate in God's power and purpose. Glenn Packiam wants to empower readers to find great joy, purpose, and passion in their daily living. While bread may be one of the most common items on our dinner tables, Jesus chose to take it at the Last Supper and invest deep, wonderful, and transcendent meaning in it. Like the bread that was blessed, broken, and given; readers will see how God uses ordinary experiences to cultivate their mission and their brokenness to bring healing to the world. The ordinary is not the enemy; it is the means by which God accomplishes the miraculous. Through clear biblical teaching and practical steps, Packiam leads the reader into a more purposeful, directed, hopeful future.

How do you usually respond to setbacks or what appears to be deterrents in your life? Are you quick to be very negative and condescending? What is your response to life's difficulties? Are you quick to recover when things in life don't go the way that you plan or are you quick to "throw in the towel" and say "what's the use?" I believe that in order for us to be all that God intends for us to be it requires an unshakable resolve to press forward when it seems we have nothing on which to stand.

Find the motivation you need to conquer your fears, dominate your day, and fulfill your dreams with this beautiful collection of divinely inspired essays by Pastor Pauline Sutton! There's no denying it. Life can be ... tough. Between the unstable economic situation, the bleak outlook of world affairs and just generally trying to survive yet another day, it's easy to see why a lot of people "check out" of life and are merely existing. They have no driving passion, no will to live, and no sense of purpose, because, "why bother?" But it doesn't have to be that way. In There's a Winner in You, a concise yet insightful collection of Christian living essays, Pauline Sutton shows you how you can unlock your connection to the divine presence of God in your life and help you finally put away your anxieties, conquer fear, deal with difficult situations, and come out on top. You're going to learn how to stop worrying about what the future holds for you and learn how to enjoy the miracle that is your life. From learning how to go after your God-given dreams and stop postponing your goals, how to deal with issues that are holding you back, how to let go of traumatic experiences and tons more candid, scripture-rooted advice, this guide is going to get you started on your journey to becoming a winner again. Profoundly inspirational and intuitive, There's a Winner in You is a guide that will get you back in touch with God's plan for your life and help you live every day with joy, peace, and an unshakeable sense of purpose and direction. Scroll up and click the "add to cart " button to buy now!

A New York Times bestseller. “My life was a complete mess, and God bless all of it. Because it’s in the messes where we learn the most—as long as we slow down enough to realize what God is trying to show us.” Suddenly in the spotlight, twenty-four-year-old Hannah Brown realized that she wasn’t sure what she wanted. After years of competing in beauty pageants, and then starring on The Bachelorette and Dancing with the Stars, she had become incredibly visible. There she was, in her early twenties, with millions around the world examining and weighing in on her every decision. She found herself wondering what it would mean to live on her terms. What it would mean to stop seeking approval from others and decide—for the first time—what it was she wanted from her own life. An honest and earnest examination of her own mid-twenties, God Bless This Mess is a memoir that doesn’t claim to have all the answers. Hannah knows she doesn’t have all the answers. What she does have is the insight of someone who has spent critical years of her youth under public scrutiny. Thus what emerges is a quarter-life memoir that speaks to the set of difficulties young women face, and how to move through them with grace. By pushing against her engrained need to seek approval, and learning how to think critically about her own goals and desires, Hannah inspires others to do the same—and to embrace the messiness that comes hand-in-hand with self-discovery (even if that sometimes means falling flat on your face). Using her time on The Bachelorette as a launching pad, Hannah doesn’t shy away from the most painful experiences of her life: moments when her faith was tested, when she feared it was lost, and the moments when she reclaimed it on national television. “And Jesus still loves me.” Fans will be inspired by the never-before-told stories: the ones about facing depression and anxiety during her pageant years, the ways in which therapy and journaling have proven to be a saving grace, and the previously private moments—both at home and on television—that have shaped the star’s outlook. Honest and emotionally urgent, God Bless This Mess is a reminder that true growth doesn’t come without strife—and it’s through those dark, messy moments that self-acceptance and love can bloom.