Hurst - Shes still there: rescuing the girl in you

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We celebrate the release of our daughters book, Shes Still There. With uncanny honesty, vulnerability, and spiritual insight, Chrystal will lead you on an exciting journey to rescue the girl in you. This groundbreaking work will reconnect you to the joyful and, yes, sometimes tearful discovery of the person God created you to be.

DRS. TONY AND LOIS EVANS

My witty and wise friend Chrystal will help you rediscover your lost dreams and uncover a renewed passion for moving forward. She knows what youre feeling, but even better, she reveals the decisions you can make to get back on track.

LYSA TERKEURST, New York Times bestselling author; president, Proverbs 31 Ministries

A womans resurrection journey is an important and powerful conversation to have, even for a husband and wife. Shes Still There is a tool to aid every woman in cultivating her dreams, reigniting her passions, and reviving her heart. Chrystals message breathes life into the girl who needs a fresh start. A renewed sense of hope and purpose is just a page away.

KIRK AND TAMMY FRANKLIN, Grammy Awardwinning artist, author

If youre a woman whos felt lost, buried, overlooked, or unsure of her identity, this book is written for you. If youve ever wondered, Where did I go? What happened to the girl I thought Id be? Chrystal offers the tender comfort of a good friend as well as the swift kick in the pants you need to rise up, own your story, and rescue the buried parts of the girl who is longing to come to life. While it can be hard to own the rocky parts of your story, Shes Still There encourages you to believe that you are a soul uniquely designed by God for a purpose, and gives you the tools you need to rescue the best of the girl in you.

CHRISTINE CAINE, founder, A21 and Propel Women

Shes Still There will help women get out the box of fear and shame and walk in their God given freedom! This is a bold, honest, and lifechanging book!

ERICA CAMPBELL, Grammy Awardwinning artist, radio host

Chrystal is a fierce lover of God and people. Courage and empathy pour out of this woman. Prepare to be loved and challenged in these words.

JENNIE ALLEN, visionary and founder, IF:Gathering; author, Nothing to Prove

What youre still looking for? Is right here in your hands. What youre still hoping to find? Begins with turning these pages. What youre still holding out for? Youre holding onto right now. Everything that girl you once were ever dreamed of, prayed for, imagined? That girl? Shes still there. And you can still believe. Chrystals words are like a healing balm, a strengthening iron, and an envisioning hope. She is one wise guide, gentle counsellor, and needed friend in your journey to find your way back to what you once hoped for. Your soul is begging you to begin.

ANN VOSKAMP,New York Times bestselling author, The Broken Way and One Thousand Gifts

Have you ever met one of those women who made you feel like a friend you could never let go of from the moment you meet? Thats what happened when I met Chrystal, and thats what will happen to you the moment you crack open this book. Prepare to be comforted and transformed by a woman who embodies the love of God.

SARAH JAKES ROBERTS, author; copastor, One Church LA

What I love about Shes Still There? Chrystal tells the truth, holding nothing back. Shes honest about her struggles and compassionate about ours. Her wisdom is hard earned and generously shared, and her suggestions are both practical and purposeful. Her wry humor comes through, but so does her heart for God. Chrystal writes from a place of passion and conviction, and so gives her sisters a beautiful gift: freedom. Open it, my friend. You wont be disappointed!

LIZ CURTIS HIGGS, author, bestselling Bad Girls of the Bible

Surprisingly poignant. Startlingly transparent. Stunningly insightful. Chrystal touched me deeply as I read her milestone book, which is destined to set women free on a deep and meaningful level. Rarely have I read a book so down-to-earth with such heavenly wisdom. Dont miss this amazing book!

BRUCE WILKINSON, president, Teach Every Nation

Chrystal shares her story with an intimacy that makes the reader feel as if they are sitting down for coffee with her. The truth and vulnerability of Chrystals story are packed with wisdom and steps to help anyone regain or discover for the first time the woman they were meant to be. As I devoured Chrystals words, I felt as though she were sitting across from me at a coffee shop. Shes the friend we all want. The friend who is real and vulnerable with you and constantly points you to the truth. If you are a woman, this book needs to be in your hands!

JAMIE IVEY, podcast host, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey

Chrystal is honest, hilarious, and full of encouragement for any of us who have looked up and realized life hasnt gone exactly the way we planned. And isnt that all of us? Shes Still There is refreshing in its transparency and encouraging in its authenticity. Chrystal reminds us that God never loses sight of us even when we lose sight of ourselves and is always working all things together for our good. You will find yourself sighing with relief, wiping away a few tears, and turning the final page knowing how much you are loved.

MELANIE SHANKLE, author, New York Times bestselling Nobodys Cuter Than You

Chrystal writes with the passion and wisdom of a woman who has lived fully and gleaned every lesson life has to offer. Shes Still There is a joy to read and an inspiration for any woman who is ready to break out of a rut and step fully into the abundant life for which she was created.

VALORIE BURTON, founder, The CaPP Institute; author, bestselling Successful Women Think Differently

If youre stuck in a life you never imagined and fear youve lost the best parts of yourself along the way, youre not alone. Ive been there, more than once. Its crushing, painful. But heres the good news: youre holding a lifeline your hands. Through the rich pages of Shes Still There, Chrystal offers honest revelation, warm companionship, and hope-filled truth to help you rediscover the best parts of your lifeand yourself.

MICHELE CUSHATT, author, I Am: A 60-Day Journey to Knowing Who You Are Because of Who He Is

Chrystal puts her finger on our inner struggles as she shares stories of her life. Her heartfelt experiences lead us to courage, faith, and wisdom to live well. Chrystals powerful messages always inspire me.

SALLY CLARKSON, author, Different and The Lifegiving Home

I love Chrystals raw transparency and comical storytelling as she shares from her heart stories of Gods amazing work in her life. Through Shes Still There, youll be reminded and encouraged that in lifes ups and downs, good decisions and mistakes, God uses it all for a greater purpose. Be who God created you to be; youre perfect that way!

ANGELA PERRITT, founder and director, LoveGodGreatly.com; coauthor, You Are Loved and You Are Forgiven

I love this book. And I love Chrystal. Shes managed to fill each page with hard-fought wisdom and insight. Far too many of us live with our unresolved issues buried beneath the surface, but in a place that wreaks havoc on our souls and skews our perspective. God wants to unearth the things weve buried so he can heal and reveal, correct and redirect, and, ultimately, restore us. No matter where youve been, what youve done, or whats been done to you, God can redeem it if youll trust him and give him access to your story. Dig in to the material here with expectancy and vulnerability. God is about to do a