I Can Do Hard Things With God

"We talk of emergency preparedness for the big earthquakes or world events. More often, it is the personal trials that hit close to home that are the most difficult. If we wait to prepare spiritually until the storm hits, we may find ourselves blown over . . .The question is not “Will I face challenges?” but rather, “How will I deal with challenges when they come?” I Can Do Hard Things with God is an inspiring collection of essays by a variety of LDS women who have confronted this very question."

Just look at these chapter titles and who the contributors are:

* Suicide: No More Hiding by Ganel-Lyn Condie

* Chronic Illness: An Essay about Being Sick. Very Sick. For a Very Long Time by Kylie Turley

* Blindness: Seeing with a Disability by Kris Belcher

* Financial Stressors: Will You Be Poor for Me? by Andrea Palmer

* Life after Depression, Divorce, and Bankruptcy by Barbara Mathews

* Choosing Charity When Children Choose a Different Path by Alice Ann Weber

* Death of a Baby: The Miracle and Memory of Little Madilyn by Heather Hodge

* Infertility: He Did for Me What I Could Not Do for Myself by Carrie Ann Oscarson Rhodes

* Hear Loss but Hearing His Voice by Kate Cowan

* Death of My Husband: Finding My Happily Ever After Again by Lorraine Mason

* Living with Bipolar Depression and Anxiety by Elizabeth Harris

* Spouse's Mental Illness: You're the One Who's Bipolar, So How Come I'm Going Crazy? by Laryssa Waldron

* Singlehood by Betsy Ferguson

"They offer glimpses into lives that have been uplifted and enriched through stalwart preparation and unwavering faith, and readers will come to understand that they too can rely on God’s grace to strengthen them in their adversity."

Do any of these resonate with you?

Do you know someone in a similar situation?

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Author Shelly Locke finalizes the book with her chapter on Adversity: The Mark of Gold upon Our Souls.

She eloquently shares with us why we have adversity, why it seems to be everywhere in this day and age, the purpose of it, and what we can do about it.

She reminds us that we have a loving Heavenly Father who not only loves us, but blesses us.

She teaches us that "if we manage our trials wisely, they become our friend, the means by which the answers to life's mysteries will come."

With powerful testimony she bears witness that there is hope.

This book is SO NEEDED!
The timing is NOW!
EVERY WOMAN NEEDS TO READ THIS!

WE CAN DO HARD THINGS WITH GOD 

 

About the Compiler

Ganel-Lyn is dedicated to her family, faith, and inspiring others to live healthy balanced life. She loves teaching others with writing, speaking and consulting. She has healed from a major chronic illness and is the mother to two miracle children. Ganel-Lyn lives with an open heart and feels passionate about sharing organizational tools, health principles and personal spiritual practices that will empower others to live balanced and joyful lives. Ganel-Lyn enjoys writing a column, Everyday Faith, for the Daily Herald (Utah County). She contributes to the Divorce Support Center website as an expert. She loves growing older, and after 23 years of marriage, she believes that a life of LEARNING is a life of LOVE. You are invited to come learn with Ganel-Lyn.

MRS. UTAH U.S. AMBASSADOR 2013-14

Ganel-Lyn was honored to represent Utah as Mrs. Utah U.S. Ambassador 2013-14. The Mrs. U.S. Ambassador Association is primarily designed for married women who understand the value of service to others, personal development and that we are more beautiful inside and out when we serve those around us. Ganel-Lyn’s platform focused on inspiring others to find their own FOUNDATION OF FAITH. She believes that, no matter your religious affiliation, building a FOUNDATION OF FAITH you will be able to withstand the storms of life and emerge changed for the better. As Helen Keller said, “Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.”

The Power of Mothers DVD

"We have a task in restoring confidence in Motherhood!"

"The core element that sustains the people is the mother."

"The impact of the mother on the child is massive."

The above quotes are from the NEW DVD ~ The Power of Mothers

The message is POWERFUL!

The cinematography is BEAUTIFULLY DONE!

The DVD is PHENOMENAL!

3-years in the making ~ there is nothing else in the world like it!

The film moves back and forth between interviews and impromptu thoughts of both leading authorities and everyday ordinary moms.

You see mother's interacting with children and those tender moments that result.

Your heart and testimony will be strengthened towards motherhood.

Motherhood is SO HARD, but yet SO REWARDING and SO IMPORTANT!

You sacrifice, love, endure, hope, and dream.

You are often tired, worn out, and drained.

But you will do nothing else that will bring so much joy in return.

My favorite quote:

"My mother was not strict, she got us to do things by loving us."

And this one too:

"Mothers transform the house into a home." 

Let us celebrate motherhood more than just one day a year.

Let us promote motherhood as an honorable career.

Director: Barry McLerran

Executive Producer: Shelly Locke
Producer: Barry McLerran
Consulting Producer: Joshua MeLarran
Music: Merrill Jenson
Editor: Stuart Heimdal

You can find out more at:

www.facebook.com/powerofmothers 
www.thepowerofmothers.com or info@thepowerofmothers.com

To order your copy, please send your request to:

orders@candlelightmedia.com

Also available at Deseret Book

(A review copy was provided, however, all reviews are of my own opinion :)

Cherish the Children

Book Details
Author: Shelly Locke
Release Date: September 2010
Publisher: Digital Legend Press
Genre: Inspiration

There is a softness and a reverence that comes with reading this book.

An awe that can only be felt with the heart while the mind reads the words.

A sacredness that comes with the understanding that these words are true.

"Productive family life is the basis for all measurement for those who are blessed to have a family. Raising a family is a sacred stewardship, designed to teach us, the governing principles of heaven and the kingdom of God. The service and sacrifice rendered in a family prepare us to live in the presence of God. It is by service and sacrifice that we become like Him, more than in any other way."

This is a message...
A call...
Even a plea...

To cherish the children.

Love them.
Nurture them.
Come home to them.

"It is up to us to save our children, to gather them in our arms of love and protect them form the world. We can only do this with them in our watchful care. By this and through this, shall generations be saved by our choices."

Beautifully written.
Words to live by.
Our children do need to be cherished.

About the Author
Shelly Locke is a woman of great works, whose efforts in behalf of women of the world have saved lives, fed souls and clothed the poor in dignity and grace.

She oversees the foundation that makes this all possible, that brings relief to many, as she speaks throughout the world, as a representative of Motherhood, speaking freely to parliaments and kings. She now moves forth to secure the status of the Mothers of the world, as vital contributors to society at large, bringing forth the recognition of the importance of protecting Motherhood in all its dimensions, as the fabric of every nation.

In 2012 Shelly visited Anambra State Nigeria, bringing much needed relief in food, medicine and educational supplies to those devastated by the Anambra Deluge, a disastrous flood of over 20 feet, displacing an estimated 76,000 from their homes, decimating villages and uprooting the “Fertile Crescent” of Nigeria, the agricultural belt which feeds that region of the country.

While there, she spoke to the Commissioner of Women, the press, the local women’s leadership including a regional queen and members of the House of Representatives in behalf of protecting the vital role of Mothers. In Nigeria, filming was completed on her international documentary on the importance of Motherhood, scheduled to premier in Sydney Australia in 2013 and have its American debut at the International Year of the Family Celebration at the UN in 2014.

“Mother Locke” has made an impress on the many countries where she has spoken in behalf of the stability nations enjoy when they support, strengthen and protect Mothers in their sphere. In 2011, at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, she was selected as the recipient of the prestigious “Outstanding Service Award In the Area of Government and Community” for her devotion to serving these two entities, by the Women’s Information Network (The Win Online).

Shelly is currently serving as the UN NGO Representative and International Ambassador for the Howard Center on Family, Religion and Society.Shelly is an author, a former Young Mother of the Year for Utah and holds a very special place in the hearts of those who honor and revere Motherhood as the stabilizing force for every culture, clime and nation.

(A review copy was provided, however, all reviews are of my own opinion :)