Jan Silvious - Courage for the Unknown Season: Navigating Whats Next with Confidence and Hope

Jans refreshing tell-the-truth styleas a speaker, writer, and friendinstantly drew me to her. Jan goes straight to where the pancake hits the griddle. Shes not afraid of the heat in life, whether it shows up as aging, grief, or a scorching heartbreak. Her well-researched material will feed your soul and help equip you for the season youre in. It has for me. This is a knapsack book to accompany us on the journey. Thanks, Jan.

PATSY CLAIRMONT

Speaker and author of You Are More Than You Know

We live in a culture that seems to be in denial about getting older. As boomers inch toward retirement years, we tend to think of seniors as them and not us. In Courage for the Unknown Season, Jan Silvious, in her trusted voice, puts getting older into beautiful perspective. Whatever season youre in, Jans words of wisdom will help you embrace every moment as a gift from God.

BABBIE MASON

Award-winning singer-songwriter, speaker, and author of Embraced by God

Jan Silvious has a steady perspective on life! She is open and real and can relate. This new book gives us a big dose of practical wisdom for trusting God today and in the the days to comeand to even laugh at the future. Jan encourages us to squeeze out lifes joys to make a difference for ourselves and others we love.

DEBBIE PETERSEN

Missionary with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) for 34 years

Wisdom is defined as skill in godly living. Courage for the Unknown Season abounds with practical wisdom for living in todays world while being aware of the necessity of preparing for our next unknown season. Relevant, down-to-earth, and engaging describe Silviouss book; it deserves to be on everyones bucket list. Be challenged and encouraged as you head toward ninety!

CYNTHIA HEALD,

Speaker and author of the Becoming A Woman of... Bible study series

Intellect. Wisdom. Depth. Faith. Wit. Jan Silvious is an extraordinary communicator who has once again combined all of these, and the result is a remarkable gift to all of us. Part research scientist, part life coach, part big sis, Jan serves up powerful, practical, and proven insights to guide us toward our final destination. This is a must-read for those who want a GPS for the unpredictable road ahead. In Jans most personal book to date, we are granted the privilege of gleaning from a well-loved woman and her well-lived life. In these times of fear and doubt, we absolutely need Courage for the Unknown Season.

ELLIE LOFARO

Author, international speaker, Bible teacher

It is one thing to have a trusted counselor help you prepare for seasons to come, but its quite another to have a good friend grab your hand and say to you, I know you can handle whatever lies ahead. Jan comes alongside us all, no matter what season of life were currently in, and helps us prepare for one of the surest aspects of life: change. With her love of Scripture, hard-won wisdom, and empathetic heart, Jan brings a clear-eyed view of some of the difficulties change brings in tow, but also helps us recognize the beautiful opportunities each season presents. This book is a toolbox, a road map, and an invitation to live life with tenacity and grace.

ANITA RENFROE

Comedian

The words and wisdom of Jan Silvious have a way of comforting us into courageof prodding us into the many uncharted territories of living through the hope of a big-picture faith. Even with lifes seismic shifts, Jans words encourage us that life is worth living.

ANDREW GREER

Singer-songwriter and author

We all need a friend to come alongside us at times of new adventures and new seasons. Jan Silvious is just such a friend.

JAN PETERSON

Author

No matter how long we live in this skin, we will experience seasons. Some will crown us; some will challenge us. But with a little faith in God and a lot of good advice from Jan, our mountains will become molehills and we will be laughing with life again.

MARK LOWRY

Singer-songwriter and comedian

Courage for the Unknown Season: Navigating Whats Next with Confidence and Hope

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To my sister-friends who have blessed me with your love and unfailing support: How can I say thank you for your many kindnesses? Without we there would be no me!

To my husband, Charlie, who abides forever faithful: Over fifty summers have come and gone since we became husband and wife. We entered the unknown together, and here we are a half century later, all the better for the wear!

To my sonsDavid, Jon, and Aaron: You are fine men, and no mama could be more proud! The seasons we shared growing up together were some of the best in my life!

To my daughters-in-love, Sandi and Heather: You are both special in such different and wonderful ways. Im so glad my sons had sense enough to marry you!

To my grandchildrenLauren, Luke, Rachel, Ben, and Bekah: You have adorned my winter season with your beautiful selves! I have loved you in all your seasons, and I always will.