Bøger af Sharon Garlough Brown

Gran's art studio is a special place. Not only is it where Wren and Gran paint, but it's also where they talk about all the good and hard stuff of life--to each other, and to God. In this gentle story by Sharon Garlough Brown, young readers will join Wren as she explores her feelings and discovers that God welcomes our honest prayers.

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"e;We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen."e; (2 Corinthians 4:18) Shades of LightRemember MeFeathers of Hope Study Guide

I was desperate. . . . I couldn't turn off the dark thoughts, no matter how hard I tried or how much I prayed. And then I spent a whole weekend in bed, and the crying wouldn't stop, and I got really scared. I've had bouts with depression before-it's kind of a cloud I've learned to live with-but this time was different. I felt like I was going under, like I'd never feel hopeful again, and then that just made my anxiety worse and it all spiraled from there. Wren Crawford is a social worker who finds herself overwhelmed with the troubles of the world. Her lifelong struggles with anxiety and depression are starting to overcome her. She finds solace in art, spiritual formation, and pastoral care along with traditional therapeutic interventions. But a complicated relationship from her past also threatens to undo her progress. Fans of Sharon Brown's bestselling Sensible Shoes Series will be delighted to discover some old friends along the way. As Wren seeks healing in this beautifully written novel, readers are invited to move beyond pat answers and shallow theology into an experience of hope and presence that illuminates even the darkness.

Sharon Garlough Brown tells the moving story of four strangers as they reluctantly arrive at a retreat center and find themselves drawn out of their separate stories of isolation and struggle and into a collective journey of spiritual practice, mutual support and personal revelation.

In her bestselling book Sensible Shoes, Sharon Garlough Brown tells the moving story of four women as they embark together on a journey of spiritual formation. Now you can take notes as you read with this companion journal, perfect for personal reflection times or retreats. It features lightly-lined pages sprinkled with quotes from Sensible Shoes.

•2017 Logos Bookstore Association Award for Best Fiction•Foreword INDIES 2016 Book of the Year Awards FinalistThe spiritual journey takes unexpected turns for the women of Sensible Shoes in this third book of the series, continuing on from the events of Two Steps Forward. Having been challenged to persevere in hope, can they now embrace the joy of complete surrender?Mara: With two boys at home and a divorce on the way, can she let go of her resentment and bitterness and find a rhythm of grace in her "e;new normal"e;?Hannah: With Nathan by her side, can she let go of expectations-and even her reputation-as she charts a new course?Charissa: As her approaching due date threatens to collide with new professional opportunities, can she let go of her need for control and embrace the unknown future with trust?Meg: With disappointment over broken relationships and unfulfilled dreams, can she let go of her fear and worry in the face of even greater challenges that lie ahead?Join the women of the Sensible Shoes Club in a poignant story that reveals the joy that comes from laying our lives at the feet of God and standing barefoot on holy ground.

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Readers' Choice Awards Honorable MentionSensible ShoesMeg, a widow and recent empty-nester, is off to see her daughter in London. But what does hope look like when nothing goes as planned?Charissa, a conscientious graduate student, is battling to let go of control and embrace her unexpected pregnancy. But what does hope look like when transformation is slow?Hannah, a pastor on sabbatical, is trying to find her equilibrium with rest and a new relationship. But what does hope look like when old grief keeps resurfacing?Mara, a wife and mother, longs for her difficult family life to improve. But what does hope look like when tension escalates and circumstances only get worse?Sometimes life feels like two steps forward and one step back. Find your own spiritual journey reflected in the lives of these women and discover the way forward.