The Uncommon Woman: Making an Ordinary Life Extraordinary
Ebook
Overview
Imagine yourself in a pool of strong swimmers, all swimming clockwise. You, a Christian woman, are swimming counter-clockwise...counter-cultural, if you will. This book is for the woman who longs to rise up out of the stereotypical behavior of gossip, insecurity, pettiness, and small dreams. She has an unfulfilled desire to be someone who goes against the grain of the common for the sole purpose of living a life with conviction. The woman who reads this book is ready to believe in her deep value, ready to accept her high calling, and ready to make a difference in a world in need of her influence. Go ahead, swim against the stream to become The Uncommon Woman.
From the Back Cover
“Do you have it in you to take the uncommon road?”
says Susie Larson as she challenges you to fight against the ordinary and move toward the extraordinary. Guiding you through scenarios in which victory is found in the difficult task of responding in faith, Susie walks with you as a friend. Her experiences have shown her that to fight the current of that which is ordinary, you must look to the Lord, who stoops to make the common great.
Susie explains the distinction between a common and uncommon woman is often tied to their reactions to circumstances. The common person reacts with pat answers; she casually dismisses others in their moments of weakness; she stays on the low road to build her case.
But the uncommon woman responds to God’s love. She covers another’s weakness, she chooses her battles wisely, she seeks the high road. She knows that Jesus is alive and active and willing to change her life. And where she walks, then, becomes holy ground.
Perhaps you don’t think you can be extraordinary. Maybe you do not believe you can be a godly influence on all those around you. The Uncommon Woman will show you how to be uncommon in your circumstance, regardless of the situation. Each chapter includes biblical teaching, personal illustrations, and a “what about you?” section to give you a chance to reflect on what you’ve read.
Take a chance. Dare to be uncommon.
Contents
Acknowledgments 9
Before We Begin... 11
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Section One
The Uncommon Woman Understands the Paradox That
She Is Nothing and Everything
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Chapter One:
Humbly Accepts Acceptance 17
Chapter Two:
Gets Back Up Again 31
Chapter Three:
Wisely Picks Her Battles 41
Chapter Four:
Forgives, Receives, Stands, Bows, and Perseveres 57
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Section Two
The Uncommon Woman Embraces a Different Perspective
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Chapter Five:
Understands That Love Sees and Love Covers 75
Chapter Six:
Values Truth Over Perception 93
Chapter Seven:
Chooses Mercy Over Judgment 109
Chapter Eight:
Chooses Prayer Over Pettiness 125
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Section Three
The Uncommon Woman Changes the World
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Chapter Nine:
Will Not Be Bullied by Her Fears 143
Chapter Ten:
Believes His Promises Are True 159
Chapter Eleven:
Stays in the Stronghold of God 173
Chapter Twelve:
Lives What She Believes 189
Notes 195
-Jill Savage, founder and executive director of Hearts at Home
It’s easy to follow the crowd and to do things the “common” way. Susie Larson’s call to take the higher road, live life God’s way, and be an “uncommon” woman is a refreshing message we desperately need to hear. You won’t just read this book...you’ll be inspired to live it out everyday!
-Jill Savage, founder and executive director of Hearts at Home
Product Details
- Title : The Uncommon Woman: Making an Ordinary Life Extraordinary
- Author: Larson, Susie
- Publisher: Moody Publishers
- Publication Date: 2008
- ISBN: 9781575673974