Jess Connolly - Always enough, never too much: 50 devotions to quit comparing, stop hiding & start living wild and free

Praise for Wild and Free

Wild and Free is equal parts encouragement and challenge to live the wild and free lives our heavenly Father has planned for us. Through Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgans open and honest writing, I felt like Ive gotten to know them better, to know myself better, and most importantly to know the loving God I serve better! Read it for yourself and for your daughters.

Korie Robertson, Duck Dynasty and author of Strong and Kind

Imagine living in the moment with God, defined by His truth, without the weight of shame, fear, insecurities, or expectations of others. Its not too far out of reach! Page by page, Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan are the friends who take your hand and transparently lead you to that beautiful place with the Lord. Every woman needs to read Wild and Free!

Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries

I tend to play it safe, hesitate, and shy away from becoming all God created me to be. With the passionate voice of two visionaries and the beautiful blend of gut-honest truth shared from their own stories and struggles, Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan have written a message every woman needs to read.

Renee Swope, author of A Confident Heart and Proverbs 31 Ministries radio cohost

As a woman who sometimes doesnt believe its actually possible to live wild and free, this book is water to my soul. Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgans words are full of grace and truth as they remind us that being wild and free is actually how we were always created to be.

Jamie Ivey, podcast host of The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey

Wild and Free is a breath of fresh air. Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan share their hearts and their story with refreshing candor, vulnerability, and grace. I love them. I love this book, and I know you will too.

Alli Worthington, author of Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy

Wild and Free is the missing puzzle piece for anyone who has ever felt like they are stifling a rebellious streak, crazy whim, or creative idea. This book promises to point those urges in Gods direction and will bolster your confidence to help you live out your hidden purpose.

Whitney English, founder and creator of Day Designer

Wild and free are two of my favorite words, and now theres a book that explores both in a way that is practical, applicable, and relatable. I love how Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan dig deep into not only the how but also the why behind each word! Each chapter will make you feel inspired and encouraged to pursue both, not just in principle, but in practice.

Bianca Juarez Olthoff, writer, teacher, and chief storyteller for A21

Into the milieu of self-help, do more, try harder books and Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest pressures, Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan have given a sweet gift to the women of their generationfreedom from finding our identity in anything aside from the love of our heavenly Father and the work of Jesus Christ. With refreshing transparency and deep devotion, they respond to the pressures women experience today with answers that are anything but trite religiosity. Because we are loved by God, we can live in freedom and find a place of rest as He grows us into all He has for us. Im honored to recommend their fine work.

Elyse M. Fitzpatrick, author of Good News for Weary Women

Open these pages only if you are ready for your life to be radically changed. Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan have penned an important message of grace and truth for women, freeing them from the chains of misplaced identity. Like a conversation with two wise friends, Wild and Free is refreshing balm for weary souls like mine. I laughed, cried, and danced in celebration as I devoured these nourishing words! Im grabbing extra copies for my daughters to read when they are older. This book will no doubt change generations as women walk alongside Jess and Hayley, uncovering the truth that in Christ alone, we are free.

Lara Casey, author of Make It Happen

If you feel small and scared, constantly worried about pleasing God or finding his good plans for your life, then I have good news! Wild and Free is the key to unlocking that cage of anxiety and flying straight into the freedom Christ died to give you.

Susie Davis, author of Unafraid and cofounder of Austin Christian Fellowship

Wild and Free touches the deepest parts of a womans heart, giving her permission to both live with abandon and shed the shackles of doubt and unworthiness. Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgans friendship is felt with the turn of each page and reminds us were not alone. In fact, their relationship reminds us were part of a beautiful community of women who desperately want to love big and live unapologetically meaningful liveswild and free.

Emily Ley, creative director of Emily Ley Paper & Gifts and author of Grace Not Perfection

Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan have given you the key to unlock the dungeon of performance and perfectionism. Read this book and watch the chains fall offand then come outside and rest in the warmth of Gods great love.

Jessica Thompson, author and speaker

What Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan have done here is a beautiful work. It reflects not only the truth of the gospel, but also the truth of who they each are and how uniquely God has made us. Im thankful for the way Wild and Free gave me permission to be me and to love others the way Christ does.

Annie F. Downs, author of Looking for Lovely and Lets All Be Brave

Where social jockeying is the norm and self-worth is measured in clicks, our hearts are in exile. Where do I fit? And can this world even handle me? Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgans words are gospel-soaked arrows of hope shot through the desert noise. As it turns out, the opposite of lost is free.

Shannan Martin, author of Falling Free (available fall 2016)

If ever there was a time for a book about how freedom in Christ directly speaks to womanhood in our demanding culture, it is now. No matter what our particular calling as women, we are enough! But goodness, I needed this truth in this way from women who are struggling to figure it out, just like I am.

Jami Nato, blogger/writer/speaker

Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan are a dream team role model duo for young women everywhere. Their minds, souls, and spirits are wildly different, but together, their hearts gracefully point to one common purpose: to find freedom and rest in God alone.

Erin Loechner, author of Chasing Slow (forthcoming), Design for Mankind blog

In a culture where we are constantly bombarded with the message to fit in and conform, Wild and Free is a desperately needed call to action, summoning the passions, desires, and dreams that have, for far too long, been hidden in the caverns of our hearts. Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan have somehow managed to unpack our Christian boxes and ideologies, leaving us with the freedomGods freedomto run wildly in the direction of the call of God in each of our lives.

Kennesha Buycks, inspirational speaker and writer, Restoration House blog

ZONDERVAN

Wild and Free

Copyright 2016 by Jessica Ashleigh Connolly and Hayley E. Morgan

Requests for information should be addressed to:

Zondervan, 3900 Sparks Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

ePub Edition March 2016: ISBN 978-0-310-34554-1

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data