Quieting the Shout of Should: How a Life of Less Can Lead to More
Self-criticism for confidence.
Insecurity for peace.
You feel the pressures from society, social media, and even yourself weighing heavy upon you: do more, be better, try harder. No matter how well you can fake it, this hustle to act like the model woman, wife, mother, and friend leaves you feeling exhausted and unworthy.
Crystal Stine spent years striving to meet those same impossible standards, only to realize this struggle was diminishing the woman God made her to be. In Quieting the Shout of Should, she shares how her heavenly Father transformed her priorities when she traded guilt and burnout for obedience and worship.
Incorporating personal stories, reflective devotions, and thoughtful discussion questions, Crystal will help prepare you to…
- relinquish the burdens of perfectionism, comparison, and jealousy
- choose small daily steps to refocus your gaze on God
- find freedom by embracing all God made you to be
"Whether it's a constant whisper or an overwhelming shout, 'the
shoulds' we play in our head over and over can plague us for a
lifetime. In Quieting the Shout of Should, Crystal Stine
helps us identify the nagging lies we believe and replace them with
the truth and freedom that is available to us in Christ today. If
you find yourself trapped in the endless cycle of doubt, fear,
comparison, and insecurity and are looking for a solid biblical
approach to experiencing your life anew, this book is for
you."
—Ruth Schwenk, Founder of TheBetterMom.com, cohost of
Rootlike Faith podcast, coauthor of In a Boat in the Middle of a
Lake
"Crystal has done a clear job of identifying the many
areas where women get defeated, carry guilt, or explain away how
God has created them. She gives everyday examples that make me
think she is reading my journal! Crystal provides practical,
biblical ways to work through some of the lies and barriers we
encounter. In a time when it’s so easy to compare ourselves to
others, it’s a breath of fresh air to have someone give us
permission to step into everything God has for each one of us
uniquely!"
—Clare Smith, speaker, trainer, coach
"It’s hard enough trying to navigate life without constant
reminders of how we’re not doing it right. In her utterly upfront
and expansive new book, Quieting the Shout of Should,
Crystal reminds us our value to God is in who we are in His sight,
not in who we or others think we should be. Crystal beautifully
shares her own honest stories of faith and failure and how we can
serve and love from a place of strength, not striving. Her wise
words will provide readers practical actions and sound advice to
quiet the shouts of should in our own lives."
—Kate Battistelli, author of The God Dare and Growing
Great Kids
"The shout of should beats its angry drum louder than ever now.
With clarity and grace, Crystal Stine leads us through the
battlefields of life, uncovering expectations and realities that
keep us from fully embracing what God has for us. This book is a
crucial guide for anyone who desires to live past the boundaries of
should in the land of freedom."
—Erin Moon, author of Every Broken Thing, The
Comfortable Words, and O Heavy Lightness
- Title: Quieting the Shout of Should: How a Life of Less Can Lead to More
- Author: Crystal Stine
- Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9780736981019, 0736981012
- Resource ID: LLS:9780736981019
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T00:01:39Z
Crystal Stine is the author of Holy Hustle, encouraging women to pursue a work-hard, rest-well lifestyle that chases faith instead of fame. A popular speaker, she is creator of the “Clarity Coaching” course and the Holy Hustle YouVersion plan, which has been used by over 100,000 people. Crystal lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and daughter.
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