Tobias - A woman of strength and purpose: directing your strong will to improve relationships, expand influence, honor God

Wow! Cynthia Tobias has cracked the code for directing your passion and defining your purpose. Every strong-willed woman (not to mention the men who love them) needs to read this incredibly practical and insightful book.

D RS. L ES AND L ESLIE P ARROTT , New York Times best-selling authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

I thoroughly enjoyed A Woman of Strength and Purpose. I consider myself an SWW (strong-willed woman) and deeply appreciate Cynthias take on how we can use our ambition and strength for God! The book provides real-life and modern-day stories of other strong women of faith that encouraged me and inspired me! It is a book that will motivate women of any age!

M EGAN A LEXANDER , reporter for Inside Edition and author of Faith in the Spotlight

Strong-willed women often struggle to know how their dynamic personalities fit with Gods call. In this wise and insightful work, Cynthia Tobias has demonstrated that those two realities can work together beautifully! Indeed, strong-willed women can have a lasting and powerful impact on the world around them.

J IM D ALY , president of Focus on the Family

Thank you, Cynthia Tobias, for helping godly women understand that its not only okay to be a confident woman with inner strength and purpose; its Gods design. This book is a great tool for women who desire to find the gentle balance between learning, leading, and loving others while following Christ.

B ABBIE M ASON , award-winning recording artist, author, and songwriter

Finally! A book that speaks to the many strong-willed Christian women in the world today. Along with real-life stories, Cynthia Tobias shares her expert and practical advice on how to celebrate, embrace, and use your God-given gift to honor Him. Youll be encouraged and uplifted as you learn how to be the best you can be in your relationships, work, and spiritual life.

M ARTHA H ADLEY , Christian radio personality for the nationally syndicated Martha Hadley Show

Strong, determined men tend to be celebrated in our Western culture. But that same culture often marginalizes, criticizes, and stigmatizes these same characteristics when they happen to be in a woman. Cynthia Tobias knows all about being a strong and determined woman. She also knows how to help you rise above the cultural pushback and purposefully leverage your strength for the greater good of the people you love and for the glory of the God who gave it to you.

D R . T IM K IMMEL , best-selling author of Grace-Based Parenting and Grace-Filled Marriage

Im so glad Cynthia has written a book for us stronger-willed women. It took me a long time to accept the fact that God liked me. I knew He loved me because He says so, but like me? He also says He likes women of a quiet, gentle nature, and that just does not describe me. So this book touches a chord in me.

G IGI G RAHAM , author and conference speaker

Cynthia Tobias is the quintessential strong-willed woman. In her latest book, A Woman of Strength and Purpose, she gives her extraordinarily valuable insights into the personal challenges of women who have strong wills and those who love and/or work with them. Its rich information and great inspiration!

J AN S ILVIOUS , author of Fool-Proofing Your Life and Big Girls Dont Whine

Have you ever been called a strong-willed woman? Maybe it was meant as a complimentor maybe it wasnt. I can relate! For all of us strong women, Cynthias message encourages us to embrace our strengthbut to always direct that energy toward healthy goals and in a careful, godly way. Get ready: this book will excite, encourage, and challenge you.

S HAUNTI F ELDHAHN , social researcher and best-selling author of For Women Only

Cynthia Tobiass keen insights and stories will free your strong-willed mind, heart, and life. Youll discover how to live for Christ as you surrender your strong will to the One who rules the world and secures your place in it. This book will strengthen you to be the change-maker He designed you to be.

P HYLLIS W ALLACE , family counselor and former radio host of Woman to Woman

If youve ever struggled with whether God can make kingdom use of your strong-willed personality, A Woman of Strength and Purpose is your next read! Cynthia Tobias makes it crystal clear: a surrendered and consecrated strong will is an arrow in Gods hand.

A LLISON A LLEN , speaker, author, and actor

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A W OMAN OF S TRENGTH AND P URPOSE

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Details in some anecdotes and stories have been changed to protect the identities of the persons involved.

Trade Paperback ISBN9781601428981
Ebook ISBN9781601428974

Copyright 2016 by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

Cover design by Kelly L. Howard

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Tobias, Cynthia Ulrich, 1953 author.

Title: A woman of strength and purpose : directing your strong will to improve relationships, expand influence, and honor God / Cynthia Ulrich Tobias.