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A New Adventure

Posted on 20 November, 2012 // 12 Comments

I write today to give thanks and to celebrate a modern day miracle and a new adventure.

You may recall two posts that I wrote at the beginning of this year sharing what I believed God wanted to do in my life in 2012. My “resolutions” were to dream God-Sized Dreams and to have A Supernatural Testimony–essentially, to live a life that could only be explained by God and His working through me. I can honestly say that He has done much more than I could ever have asked or thought…

and He’s just getting started!

Yesterday afternoon I resigned from my position at Oakwood Baptist Church as a step towards beginning a new women’s ministry in the heart of Charlotte under Citylight Baptist Church.

Until June of 2011, I  never dreamed that I would ever want to minister in a public way or be a church leader. I was content serving in my local church and ministering to women through my writing and any mentoring opportunities that came my way. But when God prompted my heart towards starting a women’s ministry in the heart of a major city, He also changed my desires. I realized that the writing of my book, which I previously felt was going to be the pinnacle of my women’s ministry, was only the start. He has a far different plan than I could have imagined and I am in complete awe that I get to take part in it. I am humbled and overwhelmed at His working in my life and so very, very thankful.

God has given me a large vision for women’s ministry and I am excited about what is to come.

For now, my plan is to get established in Charlotte as soon as possible and begin serving in my new church and getting to know the people there and in the city. I will be sharing my journey through my blog, as always, so be sure to subscribe to the updates so you don’t miss any of the exciting things God does!

I ask that you would help me by doing three things to move this new ministry forward:

1) Pray for me, for the ministry, for Citylight and for Pastor Brian and Laura Norris

2) Consider giving a tax-deductible donation to help the ministry begin as soon as possible.

3) Rejoice with me at the goodness and greatness of God and His working among the children of men! (Psalm 107)

Click here to visit the new Women’s Ministry page of this site for more information and to donate.

 

Click here to visit Citylight’s website.

 

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Do It Afraid

Posted on 30 September, 2012 // 1 Comment

Do you struggle with being afraid?

I am guest posting today at JosephIregbu.com. I hope that you will drop by his site to read the post “Do It Afraid” but also stay awhile to be encouraged by Joseph’s writings and his story of hope. (Which is pretty incredible, I might add.) Sign up to receive his posts via e-mail and you will also get his free e-book, Lines of Impact. You might also want to check out his new 90-day devotional called Selah: A 90-Day Journey of Grace and Peace. It’s a great encouragement and soon to be available on Amazon. Joseph has been a personal encouragement to me and his writings have blessed my heart. I plan to have him guest post here soon, but for now, please get to know him on his home turf.

Click Here to Read “Do It Afraid”

Photo of footprints in the sand

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Forgetting the Fairy Tale Book Review

Posted on 21 August, 2012 // Leave a Comment

Lauren D’Alessandro, Co-founder of The You Are Project, graciously offered to read a preview copy of Forgetting the Fairy Tale and write a review of her thoughts on the book. Click here to read the full article.

Lauren D'alessandro

Lauren D’Alessandro, Co-founder of The You Are Project

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Today is the Day!

Posted on 1 August, 2012 // Leave a Comment

I am so excited to announce that Wrecked: When a Broken World Slams into your Comfortable Life is finally available for purchase! 

If you buy the book between now and August 4, you’ll get over $158 worth of free resources when you scan and email your receipt to wrecked@goinswriter.com. Click here to purchase your copy on Amazon. (Disregard the notice that the book is out of stock. There is an error with the page.) The book is currently being offered at $9.90 and is worth every penny and more. What additional awesomeness will $9.90 get you? Here are the resources you will receive: 
  • All electronic versions of the book, including Nook, Kindle, and PDF for you to read on the device of your choosing (a $31.47 collection).
  • Advance download of the unabridged audiobook — three months before anyone else will be able to buy it ($29.99 value).
  • The 10-week “action guide” for group or individual study (an exclusive guide valued at $12.99).
  • A complimentary copy of Jeff’s latest eBook, You Are a Writer, an Amazon bestseller — in Nook, Kindle, and PDF formats (a $14.97 value).
  • Free download of my hour-long audio program, The Writer’s Studio, plus a companion worksheet (a $19.98 value) .
  • 50% off Jeff’s upcoming online writing course, Tribe Writers (a value of $49.50).

That’s over $158.00 in free stuff for a book that retails at $13.99. So even if you don’t like it (which I can’t even imagine), you’re going to get a great deal.

Here are a few of my favorite quotes from Wrecked:

“Our brokenheartedness at the injustices we witness is what gives us compassion. So when we rush past these messy and uncomfortable moments, we take away the experiences that teach us mercy.”

“We’ve believed a lie. We’ve been told life is about us. That if we work hard enough, save enough money, and buy enough stuff, we will eventually be happy. Many of us have done just that and we are anything but happy…we are left wondering what to believe. We know something is missing; we just don’t know what it is.” 

“We find our vocations not by focusing on ourselves, but by focusing on others.” 

Click here to read my review on the You Are Project.

Click here to read my review on Amazon.

 

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