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When Saying Yes Changes Everything

Inside this book, you will meet ordinary people who stepped forward in extraordinary ways-those who chose faith over fear, obedience over comfort, and hope over despair.

From a mother sharing her story after unimaginable loss, to a young woman stepping into responsibility when everything fell apart, and a daughter becoming a caregiver when life changed overnight, The Courage to Say Yes reminds you of the bravery that comes from faith rooted in hope. Courage isn't always strength. Sometimes, it is as simple as showing up or staying when the only thing you want is to leave.

Whether your facing the loss of family, enduring uncertainty in the unknown, or struggling to hold on hope for better days, The Courage to Say Yes is meant to show you:

  • What it means to be strong and hopeful

  • How to deepen your trust in God's enduring faithfulness

  • Why endurance strengthens character and brings hope

Even if it feels like your story doesn't matter, may these words give you peace in saying yes. These are not perfect stories, but real testimonies that carry one simple message.

Find Strength, Hope, and Healing in Every Season

Rising Above: Stories of Overcoming is a heartfelt collection of stories that offer solace, renewal, and spiritual encouragement for life’s most challenging moments. With transparency and grace, each chapter invites you to:

  • Navigate Life’s Storms with Faith: Discover how to trust God amidst trials, from estrangement and depression to illness and loss, finding peace in His promises

  • Heal and Rebuild: Experience the transformative power of grace through personal stories of overcoming grief, trauma, and shattered dreams to embrace freedom and resilience.

  • Find Freedom in Surrender: Learn how to release control, forgive, and trust God in seasons of waiting and uncertainty, finding joy in His unwavering presence.

  • Create Meaningful Practices: Develop habits like journaling, self-care, and intentional reflection to grow in faith and discover your purpose in God’s plan.

With contributions from Katy Parker, Jennifer Longenecker, Natalie Kistler, Stephanie Diehl, Tiffany Rhea, Roz Wright, Susanne Moore, Rachel Brown, Amanda Lanier, and Janelle Martin, this book weaves together a rich tapestry of wisdom, hope, and healing.

RESOURCES

Grief and Trauma

Streams in the Desert Devotional‍

A Grief Disguised by Jerry Sittser

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Widow to Widow by Genevieve Davis Giensberg

It’s Not Supposed to be this Way by Lysa TerKeurst

You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado

Breaking Free Bible Study by Beth Moore

Spiritual Formations

An Invitation to Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. 

The Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg

Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Hailey Barton

Cultivate Connection Podcast

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