I can finally announce...
In 2000, I was a brand-new homeschool graduate being bombarded with the infamous "What are you going to do now?" question. I received more than my fair share of disgruntled looks or comments of dismay when I answered that I wasn't planning to go to college or to pursue any type of career. Instead, my parents and I felt the Lord was calling me to stay at home and serve my family and others.Fast forward six years later and I am now a happily married wife and mother who does not have one bit of regret for going against the flow in my post-high school years. Although there were wonderful blessings in following this path, I will readily admit that there were many times when I felt as if I were the only girl out there not in college or working full-time. It was a lonely path and there were so many times when I wished I could find more encouragement along the way.
Handmaidens of the Lord is my gift to the brave young women who are challenging the status quo of college and career and seeking to pave a trail for others to come behind them. Eight Godly young women from a variety of backgrounds -- a few fresh out of high school, some a few years down the road, others in their late twenties -- share how God is leading them and encouraging them as they joyfully serve in their home and community. Woven throughout the book are thoughts from my own personal experience and journey.
This book is not about bashing other girls who are going to college or pursuing a career, rather it is about showing a how seeking to apply Scripture in every area of our life can be a beautiful, blessed way to live. If you have read So Much More and appreciated the principles and encouragement in that book, this book will serve as a practical manual for how other young women are living out those principles in their everyday life. Available for shipping by the middle to end of June, Lord-willing!
Order your copy today and save on our pre-publication special!
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posted by Crystal Paine at 5:03 PM
8 Comments:
Crystal,
Yay! I just ordered your book, and I can't tell you how excited I am to read it, and then pass it on to a friend! Blessings to you and your family!
I can't wait to read it. I may buy it now so I can get it at the cheaper price.
The cover is beautiful! Did you do the graphic design yourself?
Crystal,
Your blog is appearing very weird on my screen. I don't know if it is me. Other blogs look just fine. It has been this way for a few days.
Your side bar is way at the bottom and your script is far left.
Just fyi.
This sounds like a *wonderful* book!!
I second Becky's comment... beautiful cover!!! As an artist and writer, I really appreciate the graphic design and title:)
Amy Jones
Becky and Amy,
No, I didn't do the graphic design myself -- I wish I were that good. My friend, Amber, does my book cover design and layout for me. She's exceptional and I'd be sunk without her! :)
Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and for flooding me with pre-publication orders!
Congratulations on finishing it! And I can't wait to read it. I have to agree the cover design is lovely!
~Jaclynn
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