A Strand of Pearls

Seven women, seven lives. Difficult circumstances, choices, and consequences, and finally the grace of God to forever transform that which is broken…

A Strand of Pearls is a collection of wisdom and truths learned the hard way. Seven women share stories of healing, redemption, and transformation, overcoming life experiences salvageable only by the power of a loving, sovereign God. Each of these women lived through a serious challenge, trauma, or struggle and emerged victorious by the grace of God. The candor and courage demonstrated in these stories is an encouragement to others who experience challenges and trauma, as well as a testament to God’s grace and mercy. As one of the contributing authors put it, “this book is God’s story in our lives.”

Each story is specially crafted to speak to the heart of the reader, telling of the incredible transformation offered to those who choose to work through hard places rather than pretend these issues do not exist by hiding a festering wound that needs tending. These stories express the boundless love and grace available to those who come to the end of their own strength and seek salvation and healing from a higher power. In sharing life experiences, each woman demonstrates a commitment not to succumb to defeat by the “enemy.” The choice each day is to draw strength from God, allowing Him to overcome the obstacles to living in the complete freedom that is ours in Christ, and to move ever upward on this journey through life.

“It’s been said that life is not what happens to you; it’s what you do with what happens.” The voices of these seven women – in their own words, through their own stories of overcoming major challenges and traumas in their lives - are a testament to the human spirit. Their stories are of faith, courage, strength, resiliency, healing and renewal. Kudos to Debra Newell for discovering these heroic women and for providing them with this platform to inspire other women!

Yosaif August
Co-author of Help Me to Heal with Bernie S. Siegel