Carey Scott - Unafraid: Be you. Be authentic. Find the grit and grace to shine.

2018 by Carey Scott

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A huge thank-you to my husband and kids. I could never do what I do without you. Not only do you give me excellent material to write and speak about, but you challenge me to walk out the words I write every day. My hope is that my life encourages you to love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind.

Sam and Sara, I absolutely love being your moma privilege Ill never take for granted. I adore everything about you, and my heart could not be more full of love for you both. And, Wayne, Im so grateful to walk this adventure alongside you. What a beautiful family weve created. Youre deeply loved. You three are my greatest joys.

Jessie Kirkland, my amazing literary agent and friend, more than anyone else youve helped me traverse these past few years. Your constant belief in me has helped me be unafraid to stand up for my person, my calling, and my work. Weve logged countless hours on the phone, standing together through some daunting seasons of life. I deeply appreciate you on so many levels. And the authenticity weve developed in our friendship is nothing short of beautiful.

To my friendsLisa, Janet, Sherry, Cat, Tracy, Megan, Bobbie, Amanda, Bebe, Lindseythank you for the coffee/lunch/dinner dates, phone calls, text messages, emails, and hilarious Snapchats. Youve lifted my spirits more than a few times and boldly reminded me that who I am is good. Youve challenged me to dig for the grit to hold on and the grace to be nice when I wanted to be snarky. Thank you for giving me courage to be me. You girls are gifts.

Kelly McIntosh, Shalyn Sattler, and the entire team at Barbour Publishing, youre truly a pleasure to work with! Thank you for another opportunity to share my words with others and for believing in me once again. Your support and expertise are greatly appreciated.

And to you, the courageous one holding this book right now, Im so glad youre here. Thank you for listening to the Holy Spirits prompting to pick up Unafraid. The world needs everything you were created to bring into it, and Im praying that God gives you the courage you need through the words on these pages. That you would share your precious time with me means everything. Together, lets learn how to #beUnafraid so we can #beAuthentic.

For a large part of my life, fear rattled me from the inside-out. I know the pain. Unafraid, by Carey Scott, is not only a heart-engaging read, it is hope, healing, and a healthy dose of courage for those ready to be good-and-done with fear.

Kelly Balarie, author of Fear Fighting and Battle Ready: Train Your Mind to Conquer Challenges, Defeat Doubt, and Live Victoriously, national speaker and blogger at purposefulfaith.com

Unafraid is for every person who craves an authentic life but is unsure of how to practically step into that space. I appreciate Careys honest awareness, insight, and biblical wisdom. I closed the final page feeling free to live unafraid of who God made me to be. You will too. Plus Carey is hilarious, and authenticity and humor are pretty much the makings of a perfect read. #blessitall

Bekah Pogue, author of Choosing REAL book and devotional, speaker, spiritual director in training, writer at bekahpogue.com

The thing about Carey Scott is that she is entirely real. Fear is the enemys cheapest trick. As someone who has fallen prey to the terror, from a fear of death, heights, spiders, vomit, and egg saladas well as fear of being who God created me to beCareys words are pure freedom. Out of the deepest dungeons, read this and step into the light.

Jami Amerine, author of Stolen Jesus and Sacred Ground, Sticky Floors, speaker and writer at SacredGroundStickyFloors.com

Unafraid is a bold conversation about identity that we, as women, need to participate in. Carey walks with us through the feelings of too much and not enough, all the while challenging us to recognize that the unique person God created us to be is someone of incredible value and worth. Thank you, Carey, for empowering us to shine!