My first book "But I Flourish" is coming soon...
“One day when…”
These words defined my life for many years. They were not words of hope but of resignation. A statement of belief that growth and fruitfulness were not possible now—they had to wait for a time when all the obstacles I was facing had faded into obscurity, and the resources I needed were available. Only then could I accomplish all that was in my heart. It was a lie that left me in a constant state of limbo, feeling powerless to change anything about my life. And "one day when" just never seemed to eventuate.
I thought my external circumstances needed to change, but God wanted me to realise that it was an internal change—it was the position of my heart and not my circumstances—that was the key to the growth I was longing for. He used the life of David to teach me this, arresting my attention with a simple yet profound statement that David made in Psalm 52: “But I flourish…” If there was a ‘but’, then there had to have been obstacles that made flourishing an unlikely reality. So why was he able to make this statement? And if he could flourish against all odds, then couldn’t I also?
The answer, I discovered, was a resounding yes.
Making flourishing my personal reality did not happen overnight. It took years of stripping back my preconceived ideas to see what it meant to flourish from God's perspective. Through the life of David, God painted a picture for me of what it looked like for me to grow and thrive no matter what season I found myself in. "But I Flourish" will chronicle these lessons. They are lessons that have grounded me and kept me rooted in God, the Source of all life. Lessons that have enabled me to boldly pursue His purposes for me.
My heart in putting these lessons to paper, is that I might come alongside women and help them grow right where they are. It is my prayer that its pages would help their hearts to hear the Father’s gentle whispers wooing them back to life and giving them permission to flourish.
But I need your help to do this.
Here's how you can help...
If you've followed me for any length of time, then you'll know that I don't usually ask for financial support (in fact I don't think I ever have), but I really believe in this book and the scope of this project is currently beyond our personal resources as a family. We would be humbled and grateful if you would consider partnering with us to make it a reality. We are believing to raise $3500.00 (NZD) toward the costs of editing and producing the book by the end of August (this figure does not include print costs but everything we need to get the book ready to go to print, including: manuscript mentoring and editing, cover and interior design, formatting, uploading, proofing and copy editing). The first draft of "But I Flourish" will be completed in a few weeks and we anticipate it will go to print by the end of 2020. Any additional funds raised will go towards helping us realise the second stage of the "But I Flourish" project, which includes a Bible Study manual and Small Group Video Curriculum which will incur similar costs (editing, study guide design and formatting, videographer and editing). You can help us make this book and additional resources happen by supporting us in three ways:
1) Make a donation over on the "But I Flourish" store page. Every donation will receive a gift in the form of an immediate download/s and the donor's name will be listed on a page within the book acknowledging everyone who has sown into bringing it to life. If you would prefer to make a donation via internet banking please email me for details.
2) Share this fundraiser with others.
3) Pray. Pray for me as I write, for protection and grace for my family while I am immersed in this project, and wisdom and discernment for all involved in helping me craft this story.
We thank you in advance for partnering with us in whatever way you are able to, and we pray God's richest blessings on you and your family—you can check back here for weekly updates on the fundraising status, or subscribe to my mailing list for updates to your inbox.
Update 19th August 2020
This community has generously given $3,600.00 of the initial goal of $3,500.00. Any further gifts will go toward Stage 2 of this project: an accompanying Bible Study manual and small group video curriculum. I am undone by your support and belief in this project. THANK YOU!
These words defined my life for many years. They were not words of hope but of resignation. A statement of belief that growth and fruitfulness were not possible now—they had to wait for a time when all the obstacles I was facing had faded into obscurity, and the resources I needed were available. Only then could I accomplish all that was in my heart. It was a lie that left me in a constant state of limbo, feeling powerless to change anything about my life. And "one day when" just never seemed to eventuate.
I thought my external circumstances needed to change, but God wanted me to realise that it was an internal change—it was the position of my heart and not my circumstances—that was the key to the growth I was longing for. He used the life of David to teach me this, arresting my attention with a simple yet profound statement that David made in Psalm 52: “But I flourish…” If there was a ‘but’, then there had to have been obstacles that made flourishing an unlikely reality. So why was he able to make this statement? And if he could flourish against all odds, then couldn’t I also?
The answer, I discovered, was a resounding yes.
Making flourishing my personal reality did not happen overnight. It took years of stripping back my preconceived ideas to see what it meant to flourish from God's perspective. Through the life of David, God painted a picture for me of what it looked like for me to grow and thrive no matter what season I found myself in. "But I Flourish" will chronicle these lessons. They are lessons that have grounded me and kept me rooted in God, the Source of all life. Lessons that have enabled me to boldly pursue His purposes for me.
My heart in putting these lessons to paper, is that I might come alongside women and help them grow right where they are. It is my prayer that its pages would help their hearts to hear the Father’s gentle whispers wooing them back to life and giving them permission to flourish.
But I need your help to do this.
Here's how you can help...
If you've followed me for any length of time, then you'll know that I don't usually ask for financial support (in fact I don't think I ever have), but I really believe in this book and the scope of this project is currently beyond our personal resources as a family. We would be humbled and grateful if you would consider partnering with us to make it a reality. We are believing to raise $3500.00 (NZD) toward the costs of editing and producing the book by the end of August (this figure does not include print costs but everything we need to get the book ready to go to print, including: manuscript mentoring and editing, cover and interior design, formatting, uploading, proofing and copy editing). The first draft of "But I Flourish" will be completed in a few weeks and we anticipate it will go to print by the end of 2020. Any additional funds raised will go towards helping us realise the second stage of the "But I Flourish" project, which includes a Bible Study manual and Small Group Video Curriculum which will incur similar costs (editing, study guide design and formatting, videographer and editing). You can help us make this book and additional resources happen by supporting us in three ways:
1) Make a donation over on the "But I Flourish" store page. Every donation will receive a gift in the form of an immediate download/s and the donor's name will be listed on a page within the book acknowledging everyone who has sown into bringing it to life. If you would prefer to make a donation via internet banking please email me for details.
2) Share this fundraiser with others.
3) Pray. Pray for me as I write, for protection and grace for my family while I am immersed in this project, and wisdom and discernment for all involved in helping me craft this story.
We thank you in advance for partnering with us in whatever way you are able to, and we pray God's richest blessings on you and your family—you can check back here for weekly updates on the fundraising status, or subscribe to my mailing list for updates to your inbox.
Update 19th August 2020
This community has generously given $3,600.00 of the initial goal of $3,500.00. Any further gifts will go toward Stage 2 of this project: an accompanying Bible Study manual and small group video curriculum. I am undone by your support and belief in this project. THANK YOU!