Nancy Grisham - Thriving: Trusting God for Life to the Fullest

2013 by Nancy Grisham

Published by Baker Books

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P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287

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Ebook edition created 2013

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ISBN 978-1-4412-4156-6

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It is so refreshing for someone to break through the paralyzing survival mentality and offer a strategy that enables us to thrive. The chapter You Are Here... and So Is God alone is worth the price of the book. Thriving is a treasure map to abundant life.

Ken Davis, speaker, comedian, and award-winning author

If you long to know who you are in Jesus Christ and you want to move forward in your life with purpose, courage, and intentionality, this book is for you. Nancy Grisham is a gifted communicator both on and off the platform, and her wisdom, biblical advice, and encouragement will capture your heart. Thriving will challenge you to renew your mind, ignite your passion, and engage in the adventure of a lifetime. I highly recommend this book for personal and for small group studies.

Carol Kent, author, Between a Rock and a Grace Place and When I Lay My Isaac Down

Through stories of her own hard times, Nancy shows us practically how to use the pain of our lives to drive us to the Lord and not away from Him. Real faith, she writes, goes the distance with God, especially in rough terrain. Now who wouldnt want to read, mark, inwardly digest, and apply the lessons of a book like this? I heartily recommend this book.

Jill Briscoe, author and minister, Elmbrook Church, Wisconsin

Sometimes its hard to know when weve settled for surviving.... Nancy has written a book that encourages us to take a hard look at the gap between surviving and thriving. Using life circumstances, effective practices, and out-of-the-box moments, the journey becomes an adventure in knowing a good God. And that changes everything.

Nancy Ortberg, author, Looking for God: An Unexpected Journey through Tattoos, Tofu, and Pronouns

Want to be spiritually encouraged, enlightened, and inspired? Then open this book! Let my friend Nancy Grisham lead you to a more authentic and vibrant faith in Christ.

Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith

I love this book. In each chapter I am challenged to embrace the Word of God and allow Scripture to serve as my daily GPS. Nancy Grisham writes with honesty and vulnerability about lifes challenges and disappointments. She works through the process of embracing the Word over feelings and emotions. She gives directions on how to thrive when we find ourselves on a detour. Thriving is receiving from Jesus and surrendering to His love. Nancy is an example of a woman who has responded to His Word and is passionately in love with her Savior.

Linda Strom, author of Karla Faye Tucker Set Free: Life and Faith on Death Row ; cofounder of Discipleship Unlimited prison ministry

Thriving is one of those rare books that is filled with transparency, honesty, and encouragement. In these pages Nancy Grisham invites us to hear some of her own stories and the stories of her closest friends as she reminds us how lifes sorrows and uncertainties can be met by Gods faithfulness and goodness. This is a courageous and practical book, brimming with wisdom, which draws on the mature insights of Grishams long walk with Christ.

Gary M. Burge, professor of New Testament, Wheaton College and Graduate School

Thriving is a game changer. It will change the trajectory of your life as you are reminded of who God is and what He wants to do in, for, and through you. It is biblical, practical, and relevant for any person seeking to become all that God desires them to be. If you read one book this year, make it this one.

Steve Sonderman, associate pastor, Elmbrook Church; founder, No Regrets Mens Ministries

We all know that Jesus said He came to give us abundant life and that He would never call us to anything He wouldnt also equip us for. So why do we so often settle for less? How do we activate those promises in our everyday lives? Nancy Grishams book takes us from surviving and striving to thriving. Its your inheritance as a child of Godclaim it!

Terry Meeuwsen, co-host, The 700 Club , and founder/director, Orphans Promise

Nancy Grisham is a powerful communicator. She has written an engaging book that flows from her gritty experiences of life as well as her love for the Scriptures and the Lord Jesus Christ who is revealed therein. This volume will encourage Christians who face tough times and bring hope to folks who have not experienced a life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Lyle W. Dorsett, PhD, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism, Beeson Divinity School and Samford University

Honest, refreshing, and insightful. Nancy offers more than a book. This is a journey of faith that will help you draw closer to God and encounter Jesus, as the Holy Spirit leads. If you want to thrive in your spiritual journey, read on!

Kevin G. Harney, pastor of Shoreline Church and author of the Organic Outreach series and Reckless Faith