Janice Pritchard

For such a time as this

Revisado: 10-29-20

Dear Jo,

Have you ever heard a message, and known deep in your heart that not only was it for YOU, but came at just the right time? This is how I feel about Ready to Rise. A number of years ago I had a conversation with a church friend about how in our experience we seemed to be lacking connection with those ahead of us for a variety of reasons. We spoke of our awareness of our gaps and the lack of resources available to us to fill them in. That day, we decided that if we couldn't find the people to mentor and help teach us, that we would pursue becoming those women in order to pass along the torch to those coming after us. It has taken many years to find practical, insightful, appropriate, pertinent resources to assist with this pursuit. Where Dream of You affirmed me as a person with a God-designed personality, gifting and worth, Ready to Rise taught me what to DO with it. In the last few months God has been speaking to me sometimes quietly and sometimes with urgency "just show up". I am in the throes of ceasing to spin my wheels and take hold of this thing. The first step was healing, forgiveness and surrendering my story. I am now in the stages of finding and using my voice and researching practical steps. Thank you for this priceless resource and for speaking truth in love. I much appreciated your loving directness and constant pointing back toward Jesus. My life will look different now because you shared your gift. May God bless you for your faithfulness. 💜

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Just what I needed

Revisado: 10-03-20

Dear Jo,

I was first introduced to you in the midst of diversifying my social media feed. I believe in reading deeply and widely to understand the world around me, and the lives of other believers. It was through this avenue I found your book Dream of You. I began the journey via audio book because I had grown to love hearing to you share your heart audibly. About 3 chapters in, as often happens to me with good books, I felt compelled to pop onto Amazon and pick up a hard copy to write notes and highlight. I even ordered a copy for a friend before finishing the book myself. This book was exactly what I needed in the moment I picked it up. Your compassion, authenticity and encouragement reiterated everything I've bee learning about identity the last few years and challenged me to step out from my time of learning in order to pour out and give it! I will admit I have held back out of fear. What will people think? Am I enough? Am I too much? Is my story too much? Good grief it could drive a person crazy (and it has). Thank you for reminding me that I already am who I need to be and that I already have what I need, I just need to keep going back to it. In January of this year, God spoke to me on Ask, Seek, Knock. It was alarmingly loud in my spirit and I still do not fully understand the 'what'. However you have reminded me that the 'what' is not so important as the 'who' and I can trust He will finish what he started. Thank you for singing the song of identity over all of His daughters and reminding us we have purpose and value. Your voice has been a gift 🎁.

Because of grace,

Jan

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The story I never knew I needed

Revisado: 07-03-19

Thank you John. By your story I am able to better understand my own. I believe now that I am right on time. And I am learning to says yes when asked if I'm willing to trust Him.

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Life Transforming teaching!

Revisado: 06-28-19

This is the single most effective teaching of the scriptures I have ever read. I kept having to pause it and exclaim out loud! It's so simple and logical that it almost feels foolish! Thank you God for gifting Andrew with this understanding and ability to teach it. I will never be the same.

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captivating story

Revisado: 02-04-19

Becoming by Michelle Obama is a long narrative however I enjoyed every second. It was a privilege to hear history from her perspective. Her storytelling ability makes you feel as if you could see, taste, smell and feel the elements to the events being told as if you were there with her. I love that she doesn't shrink back from expressing her opinion or acknowledging her insecurities. Simultaneously juggling fear and insecurity and accomplishing things is a very relatable part of what it means to be human. Although I am not black or American, I felt there was enough in her story to at times cause deep anger and frustration well up in me at the things I have recognized in my own life simply being female. It won't remain anger and frustration though, as I align myself with Michelle's desire to let those things fuel determination to make a difference. I feel I understand our world today a little better after hearing Michelle tell her story. I will use it when I talk to my kids (particularly the girls) about life, optimism, reality and pursuit of dreams.

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A gem for all generations

Revisado: 12-05-18

This book is a mysterious hidden gem crucial to the revitalising of the Christian Life in anyone feeling like they've lost their way. Ridiculously simple and yet powerful and speaks straight to the heart. If you have spent your life wondering where the "abundant Life" is hiding? Michael Wells will help you find what's been in front of you all along.

Every believer should read this book.

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