Lucinda Secrest McDowell
Biography
Lucinda Secrest McDowell wrote Soul Strong and Life-Giving Choices.
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Fiction
“Still reeling from Barefoot, I was eager to welcome back my Sensible Shoes friends in this final book, An Extra Mile. How appropriate that stories about spiritual journey in the midst of life's grit and grace should conclude with so many challenges. Here, significant changes for everyone have threatened to unravel their sweet friendship connection. It's time to discern and follow God's new calling. Yet again, Sharon Garlough Brown offers the perfect blend of a riveting story and spiritual content—this time during the season of Lent. Redeeming and refreshing, I highly recommend it, even though it means saying goodbye to literary friends I have enjoyed for four novels.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Yet again, Sharon Garlough Brown offers the perfect blend of a riveting story and spiritual content—this time during the season of Lent. Redeeming and refreshing, I highly recommend it, even though it means saying goodbye to literary friends I have enjoyed for four novels.”
Fiction
“How grateful I am to be reunited with Hannah, Meg, Mara, and Charissa, my friends in Sharon Garlough Brown's Sensible Shoes series. Having already journeyed with them through seasons of growth and change, I was eager to see what this third novel, Barefoot, would reveal. And what a tender story ensued as these women faced both serendipitous joy and heart-wrenching sorrow. The thread of being in a supportive prayer circle is powerful in each of these books, and the valuable spiritual exercises woven throughout help us to process as well. . . . Barefoot brings us gently to the place where we know the only adequate response is to take off our shoes and stand before God on holy ground.”
Before the Throne (An 8-Week Bible Study)
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Other people's stories help me learn how to navigate situations that are new or challenging—for instance, all the happenings of the last couple of years. Thus, Crickett Keeth's newest Bible study, Before the Throne, has proven valuable in teaching me how to pray amidst times of struggle and suffering. Each week presents a biblical character who faced difficult times by seeking God's help, guidance, and strength. I was struck by how many situations resonated with our current lives today. One of the weeks gave a valuable affirmation for praying through five psalms of lament. Part of the takeaway from such a study is to realize anew how we can turn to God in every situation. I highly recommend this Bible study for a powerful prayer boost.”
Fiction
“Because people of all ages have experienced suffering, loss, fear, and transition recently, I am grateful for Sharon Garlough Brown's newest novel Feathers of Hope. I found great beauty in this book's authenticity—the people, struggles, hard conversations, and faith—even identifying with Wren in my own small work to bring a flicker of light to isolated nursing home residents this past year. Brown's exquisite and tender writing may evoke tears, especially in realizing how much a faithful, quiet, and often hidden life of service can be used by God to change others forever. Perhaps you don't read many stories where the protagonists are this transparent, flawed, and humble enough to move forward in grace and mercy, where new red feathers grow back on seemingly bald and battered birds, offering hope. If so, start with this one.”
Christian Living
“My only challenge in reading Jennifer Hand's new book, My Yes Is on the Table, was pacing, because I definitely wanted to read it all in one sitting! Who doesn't love adventure stories? Combine the courageous, often upside-down world of God using and guiding His people several millennia ago, with the spontaneous and joyful spirit of this trauma counselor, speaker, author, and cheerleader, and the result is wonder, wit, and great wisdom for your own life. Jennifer will not let you hold on to fear, regret, or excuses—she calls us all into the totally surrendered life of fully following Jesus and pouring into other hungry souls along the way. Her delightfully unique voice and laughter echoed as I thoroughly embraced my own best yes in response to her words. Read this book, and then tell me all the amazing things that you truly believe God can do. In you. Through you. All that is required is your own yes.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“"Who doesn't want a deeper prayer life? Then, what better place to turn than to biblical characters who poured out their hearts to God—in times of despair, longing, lament, seeking, dependence and boldness. How providential that a resource such as Crickett Keeth's new Bible study On Bended Knee: Praying Like Prophets, Warriors, and Kings is now available. This seasoned Bible teacher deftly examines the lives of Jesus, Paul, Job, Hannah, David and others in order for us to better understand how prayer can change a life. I love that Crickett is both deep and practical. As she takes us through the study, we are prompted with provocative questions and application for our own lives—while at the same time being encouraged with wisdom from history's great prayer warriors. Throughout, she keeps our focus in prayer on the Lord and pursuing His will and His way in all things. I highly recommend On Bended Knee for either personal or group study.”
Fiction
“Can the path of suffering and grief carry us to a place of healing as we journey to the cross? Author Sharon Garlough Brown's new book Remember Me offers a stunningly beautiful narrative of restoration and redemption in two women's lives. . . . I loved this tender telling of the slow dance into new life and highly recommend it for any season of sorrow, but especially during Lent. I'm grateful it includes a Stations of the Cross personal exercise. What a poignant reminder that new life will come as we persevere in seeking the Lord.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Are you currently on a life journey that includes both unknown and new? Then I highly recommend this Bible study by Tessa Afshar. This award-winning storyteller and Bible teacher takes readers deep into God's Word to mine the treasure that is the story of a woman who risked everything for God's ultimate plan. Being a word girl, I especially loved the careful teaching from the original biblical languages. But it is the exquisite imagery and historic sense of place—done so beautifully by this novelist—that make the book of Ruth come alive. I look forward to working through this study (including the video) with my own group of sisters and highly recommend you do the same. I'm better equipped for life after reading The Way Home!”
Fiction
“In Cindy Sproles’s newest novel, What Momma Left Behind, we embrace one unique family from the very first heart-wrenching scene to the surprising and satisfying epilogue. This story is both gritty and grace-filled. The adventure includes amazing lessons in forgiveness, integrity, restoration, calling, faith stories, and Christ’s mandate to care for ‘the least of these.’ As with all my favorite Sproles novels, the descriptions and humanity of the characters came alive and left me wanting the rest of the story.”
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