Have you wandered from the life you want to live? Chrystal Evans Hurst shares raw and vulnerable stories from her own life to let you know how you too can find your way back after a few missteps. Over 100,000 copies sold!
What happens when a woman looks at herself in the mirror, lingering just a little longer than usual and realizes that she no longer recognizes the person staring back at her? What does she do when she sees that, somehow, her life has drifted away from all her original hopes, dreams, or plans?
Speaker, blogger, and writer Chrystal Evans Hurst wrote this book because she was that woman. One day she realized that she had somehow wandered from the life she was meant to live.
Chrystal since discovered that this moment of awareness happens to lots of women at different seasons of their lives. Poor decisions, a lack of intentionality or planning, or a long-term denial of deep hopes and dreams can leave a woman, old or young, reeling from the realization that she is lost, disappointed, or simply numb.
And she just needs encouragement.
This woman simply needs someone to hold her hand, cheer her on, and believe with her that she is still capable of being the person she intended to be.
Chrystal uses her poignant story of an early and unexpected pregnancy, as well as other raw and vulnerable moments in her life, to let readers know she understands what it's like to try and find your way after some missteps or decisions you didn't plan on. In She's Still There Chrystal emphasizes the importance of the personal process and the beauty of authentically sharing your journey one girlfriend to another. It’s a book of "me toos," reminders of the hoped for, and challenges for the path ahead--to find direction, purpose, and true satisfaction.
Also available: She's Still There DVD series and study guide.
'A woman's resurrection journey is an important and powerful conversation to have, even for a husband and wife. She's Still There is a tool to aid every woman in cultivating her dreams, reigniting her passions, and reviving her heart. Chrystal's message breathes life into the girl who needs a fresh start. A renewed sense of hope and purpose is just a page away.' * Kirk and Tammy Franklin, Grammy Award–winning artist, author *
'Chrystal is a fierce lover of God and people. Courage and empathy pour out of this woman. Prepare to be loved and challenged in these words.' * Jennie Allen, visionary and founder, IF:Gathering; author, Nothing to Prove *
'Chrystal is honest, hilarious, and full of encouragement for any of us who have looked up and realized life hasn't gone exactly the way we planned. And isn't that all of us? She's Still There is refreshing in its transparency and encouraging in its authenticity. Chrystal reminds us that God never loses sight of us even when we lose sight of ourselves and is always working all things together for our good. You will find yourself sighing with relief, wiping away a few tears, and turning the final page knowing how much you are loved.' * Melanie Shankle, author, New York Times bestseller Nobody's Cuter Than You *
'Have you ever met one of those women who made you feel like a friend you could never let go of from the moment you meet? That's what happened when I met Chrystal, and that's what will happen to you the moment you crack open this book. Prepare to be comforted and transformed by a woman who embodies the love of God.' * Sarah Jakes Roberts, author; copastor, One Church LA *
'I love this book. And I love Chrystal. She's managed to fill each page with hard-fought wisdom and insight. Far too many of us live with our unresolved issues buried beneath the surface, but in a place that wreaks havoc on our souls and skews our perspective. God wants to unearth the things we've buried so he can heal and reveal, correct and redirect, and, ultimately, restore us. No matter where you've been, what you've done, or what's been done to you, God can redeem it if you'll trust him and give him access to your story. Dig in to the material here with expectancy and vulnerability. God is about to do a new thing in you!' * Susie Larson, national speaker; talk radio host; author, Your Powerful Prayers *
'If you're a woman who's felt lost, buried, overlooked, or unsure of her identity, this book is written for you. If you've ever wondered, 'Where did I go? What happened to the girl I thought I'd be?' Chrystal offers the tender comfort of a good friend as well as the swift kick in the pants you need to rise up, own your story, and rescue the buried parts of the girl who is longing to come to life. While it can be hard to own the rocky parts of your story, She's Still There encourages you to believe that you are a soul uniquely designed by God for a purpose, and gives you the tools you need to rescue the best of the girl in you.' * Christine Caine, founder, A21 and Propel Women *
'If you're stuck in a life you never imagined and fear you've lost the best parts of yourself along the way, you're not alone. I've been there, more than once. It's crushing, painful. But here's the good news: you're holding a lifeline in your hands. Through the rich pages of She's Still There, Chrystal offers honest revelation, warm companionship, and hope-filled truth to help you rediscover the best parts of your life--and yourself.' * Michele Cushatt, author, I Am: A 60-Day Journey to Knowing Who You Are Because of Who He Is *
'My witty and wise friend Chrystal will help you rediscover your lost dreams and uncover a renewed passion for moving forward. She knows what you're feeling, but even better, she reveals the decisions you can make to get back on track.' * Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author; president, Proverbs 31 Ministries *
'What I love about She's Still There? Chrystal tells the truth, holding nothing back. She's honest about her struggles and compassionate about ours. Her wisdom is hard-earned and generously shared, and her suggestions are both practical and purposeful. Her wry humor comes through, but so does her heart for God. Chrystal writes from a place of passion and conviction, and so gives her sisters a beautiful gift: freedom. Open it, my friend. You won't be disappointed!' * Liz Curtis Higgs, author, bestselling Bad Girls of the Bible *
'What you're still looking for? Is right here in your hands. What you're still hoping to find? Begins with turning these pages. What you're still holding out for? You're holding onto right now. Everything that girl you once were ever dreamed of, prayed for, imagined? That girl? She's still there. And you can still believe. Chrystal's words are like a healing balm, a strengthening iron, and an envisioning hope. She is one wise guide, gentle counsellor, and needed friend in your journey to find your way back to what you once hoped for. Your soul is begging you to begin.' * Ann Voskamp, New York Times bestselling author, The Broken Way and One Thousand Gifts *
ISBN: 9780310347811
Dimensions: 212mm x 140mm x 21mm
Weight: 299g
320 pages