I love to read books. I especially love to share about a book which inspires me to live with courage and hope.
Let me present to you Danise Jurado’s book, Fulfilled: Learning to Live the Life God Promised
In reading this book, I found out why Danise is on staff at The Dream Center in Los Angeles, CA. She is a gifted communicator who is passionate about equipping and encouraging others to reach their full potential in Christ. She desires for all to live a life fulfilled.
Danise shares about the many obstacles which she and her husband had to overcome on the road to a fulfilled life – alcoholism, a failing business, and repeated theft to their business property. They had to learn to trust God each step of the way.
There is no way I can select one favorite chapter as each chapter quickly became a favorite. Let me instead share a few quotes, which will give you a sneak peak into the encouragement to be found between the covers of this book:
- On restoration … “God is not intimidated by the ugliness of our circumstances. He understands that, oftentimes, it is the very darkest just before the dawn of restoration.” (page 27)
- On truth … “No matter how we choose to read or study it, the Word of God is always life-giving, challenging, and inspiring.” (page 31)
- On breaking free … “…there is security found in living to please One. Spiritual freedom is a powerful reality that God can teach us to live in every day.” (page 48)
- On change … “If we are willing to be stretched beyond our limited view, God will lead us to places and equip us to do things we never thought we could do.” (page 62)
- On identity … “Once the wisdom of true identity settles its roots in our heart, we’re equipped to walk throughout the seasons of life with a steadfast stability.” (page 67)
- On joy … “…joy is a steady, inner strength that has the ability to surpass and override our most discouraging situations.” (page 89)
- On courage … “So when God tells us to be on guard, stand firm, be courageous, and be strong, He knows that, along the way, we will eventually be antagonized with fear. His courage calls us to dig deep, with faith beyond the angst we feel, to a place where we can dare to believe in victory over it.”
(page 103)
These are just a few of the nuggets of truth which can be found throughout the book. Some of the chapters include steps to achieving the goal of the chapter. Danise continually points her readers back to the truths and promises found in God’s Word for she knows:
“If you want to see the glory of God in our lives and share His glory with others, we need faith to believe what we read in the Bible.”
And that is the way to live a life fulfilled!
**Giveaway: The author has graciously given me a signed copy of the book and a tote to give to one of you. It’s easy … Just leave a comment by Sunday August 30th and I will announce the winner on Monday, August 31st.
*** Giveaway is now closed & the winner has been notified by email. Thank you to all who entered!
Please note: 50% of the proceeds from this book are donated to The Dream Center, a volunteer-driven organization that finds and fills the needs of individuals and families alike, was founded in 1994, and currently serves over 85,000 people each month. (2301 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90026. 212.273.7000 Dream Center dot org)
Today I am joining … Three Word Wednesday and Tell His Story and Women With Intention and Wedded Wednesday and Literacy Musing Monday and Booknificent Thursday .
Thanks for sharing so much about the book. I’ve been seeing it and wondering about it. Perhaps because it talks about a failing business, my favorite word- joy, and courage as we have walked thru the birth of a grandson with a horrible disease, infertility and miscarriages.
May God continue to give you courage as you navigate through these hard challenges. Thank you for having entered!
God has been the guiding light in my life to reach for the Dreams that He has for me and my children! It does take courage each and every day to seek Him for what the Day may hold. God Bless! Ć°ÅøĖÅ
You are so right, Rosanne. It truly does take courage to pursue dreams & navigate through changes. May God continue to supply you with the strength you all need each day! XO
No need to enter me into the give-away! I was on Danise’s launch team as well – my book report is so lame compared to others!!! Great review and thanks for visiting me this morning – wish we had had a cuppa together!
Susan, no review is ever lame. Each one helps those in our lives to learn of books which they will enjoy. I would so love to share my coffee with you!
Whether I win or not this book is definitely on my ‘to read’ list. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings to you and yours! Marie
Marie, although you were not the recipient of this book here, I hope you win it at one of the many places it is being offered š But definitely read it as it is truly filled with encouragement & words which strengthen. Blessings!
Thank you so much Joanne for partnering with me to launch Fulfilled out into the world… I am so blessed and honored by your words. It is so wonderful and encouraging to hear that God reached through the pages and touched your heart with His promises. Many blessings to you my sweet friend! Live Fulfilled! š
Danise, it truly was my joy. I was blessed not only in reading the book but in participating in your launch. It has been wonderful learning more about The Dream Center. May God bless the reach of this book, expanding the reach beyond what you imagined! Blessings!
I love this one: āIf we are willing to be stretched beyond our limited view, God will lead us to places and equip us to do things we never thought we could do.āĀ Thanks for sharing! Visiting you from Christian Mom Blog Support š
Grateful you found the quote encouraging. Thank you for having entered!
Hi, great review. I read and reviewed too. I so enjoyed this book. I will tweet and share the giveaway. I think this book is an important one to tell others about. š
Mary, it truly was a book with a message we all need to be reminded. It was encouraging to me in so many words. It is always good when we all can work together to share the word about a wonderful book š
And another book to add to my list! š Sounds like a good one, that’s for sure! Thanks for linking up at #ThreeWordWednesday.
Kristin, it was a good book which truly delivers the message that God desires for us all to live a profoundly fulfilled life. So excited for you & your family for the days ahead!
May I receive this book if it is according to God’s will for me to read at this time.
Thank you for entering the giveaway. I surely hope you get to read the book as it delivers a powerful message. Blessings!
I love the cover of this book. It is so attractive and definitely makes me want to pick it up. Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday!
Tina
Tina, the book is an easy read in that, Danise writes in a way which will make you feel like she is sitting across from you. I hope you are able to pick it up as you will be blessed for having read it.