Kerri Pomarolli - Confessions of a Proverbs 32 Woman: How I Went from Messed Up to Blessed Up Without Changing a Single Thing

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Whenever I need a good belly laugh, a dose of truth, and a dash of inspiration, I turn to Kerri Pomarolli. With this book, Kerri hands us a mirror and a makeup wipe and reminds us we dont have to cover up the real us.

Tricia Goyer, bestselling author of The Grumble-Free Year

Through her comedy, honesty, wit, and vulnerability, Kerri reminds us that God isnt holding a competition for the perfect woman. Kerri leads her readers to discover their own uniqueness in Gods image and guides us on an ultrafun quest of accepting ourselves as Gods beautiful creation.

Dr. Susie Shellenberger, bestselling author and speaker

There are only a few authors who can put Patrick Swayze, King David, and Clark Gable in the same paragraph. Kerri Pomarolli is one of them! Kerri writes with warmth, candor, and of course her signature humor.

Arlene Pellicane, speaker and author of 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom

We all want to be that all put-together Proverbs 31 Woman, but life is imperfect. So what do we do on those less-than-perfect days? Read and get encouragement, a laugh, and a lift-up from Kerri and this Proverbs 32 treatise of hope, humor, and help!

Pam Farrel, author of Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti

Kerri always makes me laugh and feel accepted in my imperfection, and who isnt in need of that? I love this woman and her wild and truthful storytelling.

Lisa Whittle, author and podcast host of Jesus Over Everything

You know those times when you are pretty sure you have got this adulting thing all wrong, and you are sure everyone else read a handbook you were never given? Kerri encourages us to embrace the hot mess in all of us. Her words will not only make you laugh but will remind you that you are not alone.

Melissa dArabian, author of Tasting Grace

Kerris Type AAA personality hilariously shines through these pages as she allows us to peer through the smudged window of her chaotic life where faith in God, raw honesty, and vats of Nutella are her weapons of mass destruction against perfectionism. Through raucous anecdotes and totally doable practical applications, she knocks the stuffing out of self-deprecating fault-finding and sets us free to serve the Lordjust as we are.

T. Faye Griffin, author of Morning Manna

This book had me laughing out loud and also wiping away tears as I related with the struggle to measure up to Proverbs 31 standards. Kerri Pomarolli shares her real-life stories with humor and a hunger to follow Jesus, seeking imperfect progress rather than faking perfection.

Melissa Spoelstra, speaker and Bible teacher

If comedy doesnt come from a place of truth, the funny exits stage right. And its Kerris unabashed honesty that makes her book so wonderful! When you find yourself in this book, youll be encouraged that youre not alone in this chaotic but glorious journey.

Dan Rupple, CEO, Mastermedia International

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Confessions of a Proverbs 32 Woman

Copyright 2019 by Kerri Pomarolli

Published by Harvest House Publishers

Eugene, Oregon 97408

www.harvesthousepublishers.com

ISBN 978-0-7369-7748-7 (pbk.)

ISBN 978-0-7369-7749-4 (eBook)

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This book is dedicated to everyone who saves

online recipes and never makes them.

There are so many people to thank. If I forget to mention you here, you are probably in the book so keep reading.

First of all, Godfor Proverbs 31 and the rest of the Bible.

My super agent, Greg Johnson, and super editor, Kathleen Kerr, and the nicest folks in publishingmy team at Harvest House.

My Mighty Women, My Wednesday morning ladies, Auntie Claire, Debbie, and Susie.

Tricia, who pored over my early drafts with love and corrected my grammar.

The Woman, Cathy, who has been in all of my books with wit and wisdom, who always takes my calls and doesnt charge me.

Gina, who also gives me free therapy and always encourages my healthy choices.

Mom and Dad, who keep my press releases going in Georgia to all their friends who diligently pray for me.

Uncle Mark, who takes my kids to movies so I can write.

And my darling children/tax write-offs, Lucy and Ruby, who are an unending source of material. Without you guys, Mommy would not have a career!

And to all the women who said, Proverbs 32 Womannot a bad idea! This is for you!

Contents

W ith two girls and a career of traveling around the country making people laugh, my life is far from Insta-perfect. I live in LA, where all of the ultra-skinny people ask me if Im pregnant. I started saying yes, since I look good for four months preggo (which Im not).

I love God with my whole heart, but I skipped church the other day to watch VeggieTales. My kids eat raw veggies because their mom doesnt know how to steam them. They think a snack is a dirty Tic Tac from my purse.