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You don’t have to understand God to trust him.“Just trust me.” Those are the words we often hear in movies just before something bad happens. And yet, we are told to trust God. In a culture where we tend to take control of our own lives, trusting God has become a religious platitude rather than a life-changing attitude. We say it, but do we really mean it? And what does trusting God really look like?Sharon, Mary, and Gwen—the Girlfriends in God ministry tea...

Do you long for something more in your relationship with God?The good news is that “something more” does not mean “doing more.” God is not waiting for you to get your spiritual life “right.” He wants to be with you right where you are.The real question is not “What does God want from you?” but “What does God want for you?”Sharon Jaynes understands what it’s like to have a “glory ache”—a longing to experience God’s ...

Physical scars represent a story,a moment in one’s life, and they show others that there is a history of healing.Noted author Sharon Jaynes shares with women howtheir internal scars—marks from past hurts and mistakes—also represent a storyof restoration.With empathy, personal insight,and a best friend’s gentle spirit, Sharon helps readers:recognize Jesus through their scarsreceive grace and forgivenessremove the mask and be realrestore th...

Prayer is a parent’s greatest superpower! This unique prayer guide for mothers leads you through sixteen areas of your child’s life from head (thoughts) to shoulders (burdens) to hands (gifts) to feet (the path ahead).God has given parents the privilege of shaping not just a human being but an eternal soul. That responsibility can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to prayer. How can we truly pray for our kids rather than fall into a spira...

Your Words Echo in Hearts and Minds Long After They Are SpokenHave you listened to yourself lately? Did you know that your words are shaping other people’s lives? That they are the mirrors in which others see themselves? Every day you can speak life into their souls or suck the life right out of them. The choice is yours.In The Power of a Woman’s Words, bestselling author Sharon Jaynes will show you how toexchange careless words that ...

Powerful, effective prayer for your husband is easier than you think.“I have never seen a more practical book on how to pray for your husband.”—Gary Chapman, PhD, author of The Five Love LanguagesAs a wife, no one is more called or qualified than you to pray for your husband. Yet sometimes, it’s hard to find the words. You wonder: What should I pray? How should I pray? What prayers does he need right now?In Pra...

Have you ever felt like your "I do" in marriage has turned into "I don’t anymore?"Have you ever felt that the man you thought was your soulmate has turned into more of a roommate? If so, then Lovestruck will help you see your marriage from a fresh perspective and reignite the passion that was there in the beginning. While the extent of the church’s message has traditionally been, "If you’re not married, do...

Never Feel Less Than AgainBestselling author and speaker Sharon Jaynes is here to break down what God really thinks about the grand finale of His creation: woman. You’ll discover the lengths Jesus went to during His time on earth to debunk the belief that women were “less than” and declare the truth that women are co-image bears with immense value and divine purpose. Not only did Jesus accept women as they were, but He also challenged them to become more.

Women are busy. Whether their energy is expended at home or at the office, women find themselves overwhelmed with the to-do lists in their life, and they long for time away from it all so they can really hear God's still small voice. "But when I pored over the pages of Scripture," says author Sharon Jaynes, "I discovered that some of God's most memorable messages were not delivered while men and women were away on a spiritual retreat, but right in the middle of everyday life. He spoke to G...

On the outside, many women are well-put-together Christians with trendy shoes, beautiful children, and wide, white smiles. On the inside, those same women are little girls cowering at the edge of the playground, hoping no one notices them, yet still wishing they could join in. They've professed faith and know the right things, but they struggle to truly take hold of the "life more abundant" that Jesus offers. Instead they settle for a life that's less than what God has promised them.

What Can You Do When You Feel You're Just Not Good Enough?Do the voices in your head say you're not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough...or just not enough, period? It's time to stop listening to lies that sabotage your confidence and embrace the truth of who God says you are.Popular author and speaker Sharon Jaynes exposes the lies that keep you bogged down in shame, insecurity, and feelings of inadequacy. By recognizing the lies and replacing them w...

Bestselling author, cofounder of Girlfriends in God, and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries Sharon Jaynes reveals the secret to living a better story: understanding that the worst parts of our past are the very things God uses most.Many people don't like the story God is writing in their lives. The mistakes, failures, tragedies, and circumstances outside of our control linger in our minds and hold us back. How do we come to grips with the pieces of our stories that ...