Battle Ready , livre ebook

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© 2018 by Kelly Balarie
Published by Baker Books
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.bakerbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2018
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ISBN 978-1-4934-1392-8
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Endorsements
“ Battle Ready is a field manual for the mind. If you desire to think more like Christ, its truths, stories, personal applications, and discoveries will undoubtedly lead you to renewed places of peace, hope, and life.”
Elisa Morgan , speaker and author of The Beauty of Broken
“Relational, emotional, and physical trials often hit one hundred miles an hour, making us feel defenseless and powerless. This no longer has to be the case. Battle Ready , an exploratory, hands-on book, provides dozens of mind-renewing truths, hope-building exercises, and habit-changing techniques to help you endure the worst of times, with Jesus, as if it was the best of times.”
Shannon Ethridge , MA, life/relationship coach and author of 20+ books, including the million-copy bestselling Every Woman’ s Battle series
“Whatever battle you are fighting, Kelly comes alongside and arms you with practical wisdom, biblical truth, and a victorious battle cry, ‘Yes, God can!’ Battle Ready is more than a book; it’s a plan to keep at the ready for all life’s trials.”
Kristin Schell , author of The Turquoise Table
“ Battle Ready is a book that helps proactively prepare us to fight back against doubt, disbelief, and uncertainty in order to live from a stance of determination, resiliency, and faith to be all that God has called us to be. Kelly offers twelve warrior mind-sets, from recognizing the possibilities in working with God to living in humility in order to align our mind with Christ as we proceed into battle from a place of victory. Battle Ready provides tangible suggestions of ways to take heart and keep our minds focused on His truth for victorious living.”
Dr. Michelle Bengtson , international speaker and author of Hope Prevails: Insights From a Doctor’ s Personal Journey through Depression and the companion Hope Prevails Bible Study
“With passion and authenticity, Kelly Balarie delivers a truth-packed feast for the soul in Battle Ready. Kelly inspires us to notice our thought patterns so we can change how we think with Scripture as our guide and the Spirit as our strength. Kelly cheers us back to the Daddy of our hearts as we learn the dance of taking each thought captive to Him. This book will wake your heart up to the beauty of God’s Word, encourage you to deeply tune in to God, and grow your affection for your Savior. Battle Ready will change minds, hearts, and lives. If you need a transformed mind, let this powerful book, along with the power of Scripture, cheer you on towards the joy and freedom God has for you.”
Sarah Beth Marr , author of Dreaming with God: A Bold Call to Step Out and Follow God’ s Lead
“What goes on inside our head often steers us in the wrong direction. We desperately need to do a thought audit to weed out the world’s life-sucking lies and replace them with God’s life-giving truth. If you’re ready to silence the negative voices in your mind, Kelly will lead the way with this powerful book.”
Jill Savage , author of No More Perfect Moms and No More Perfect Marriages
“As I soaked up Battle Ready , I was struck by the everyday practicality of its message, as well as the nuggets of gold wisdom in each chapter. Kelly has a special way of vulnerably sharing her own struggles, all while pointing readers to the never-fading truth of Scripture. This book is not just words on a page; it’s an invitation to saturate our minds with the wisdom found in God’s word. Battle Ready will encourage you to see yourself as God’s beloved child, and it will inspire you to live boldly—like a warrior ready to follow Christ wherever He leads. You will not only want to read this book but you’ll want to mark it to death with a highlighter and pen.”
Kendra Broekhuis , author of Here Goes Nothing: An Introvert’ s Reckless Attempt to Love Her Neighbor
“ Battle Ready is a mental and spiritual boot camp of lessons to prepare you for what life throws at you in the future and heal you from what life threw at you in the past. Kelly’s bite-sized pieces of powerful truths make the biblical principles easy to understand and practical to apply. Get ready to wave the flag of victory over the battles you may face.”
Sharon Jaynes , author of Take Hold of the Faith You Long For: Let Go, Move Forward, Live Bold
“ Battle Ready is chock-full of reminders, mini-lessons, and truths for every battered and bruised one of us. With honesty and insight, Kelly points to the path where the meek become mighty and the weary wise.”
Erin Loechner , blogger at DesignforMankind.com and author of Chasing Slow
“Kelly is a prayer warrior who knows firsthand the power and importance of taking captive her thoughts to make them obedient to Christ. If you struggle with negative mental chatter—or a full-blown assault—you’ll find Battle Ready a practical guide to arresting stray thoughts and making them submissive to Jesus. Whatever your battle, may you grow to have the mind of Christ in you and toward others.”
Asheritah Ciuciu , founder of One Thing Alone Ministries and author of Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional and Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction
“Kelly has written a powerful, timely, and essential book for our day. There’s no fluff here. Well researched and yet so accessible, this book reads like one part manual and one part devotional. Kelly invites us on a journey of transformation that’s solidly biblical and profoundly inspirational. It takes time and persistence to change the way we think. Make space in your life and prayerfully work your way through the pages of this book. With God’s help you’ll discover that you’re actually wired for freedom.”
Susie Larson , talk radio host, national speaker, and author of Your Powerful Prayers
“In a day and age when it’s easy to settle for an ordinary existence, Kelly Balarie empowers her readers to choose an extraordinary path toward an extraordinary God. Battle Ready invites women to shift thought-patterns, perspectives, and life-purposes in order to become the ‘warriors’ God created us to be.”
Aubrey Sampson , speaker, church planter, and author of Overcomer: Breaking Down the Walls of Shame and Rebuilding Your Soul and Game Changer: Lament and Hope in Seasons of Difficulty
“In today’s culture, it can be all too easy to get stuck in a harmful thought habit that prevents us from being the best version of ourselves. Kelly Balarie’s Battle Ready is more than just inspiration from a trusted friend. This book is a complete resource that will allow you to reclaim your confidence once and for all. Anyone can bring out their inner warrior using this remarkable guide.”
Anne Watson , speaker and author at GodDots.com and host of The Declare Conference podcast
“Worry and doubt can plague our minds and threaten to take us down in the toughest of times. Battle Ready is an invitation to live differently. We don’t have to spend our lives in a constant state of trepidation. Step by step, Kelly points us in a new direction toward a faith-filled life and shows us how to live with deep-seated hope no matter what we face!”
Ruth Schwenk , founder of TheBetterMom.com and author of The Better Mom and Pressing Pause
“I believe we are living in one of the most profound hours in human history. Out of the ashes God is raising up a generation of warriors by clothing them in His beauty. It is these transformed ones who are destined to transform culture. Mind-sets are foundational to this process. What we believe is who we become. In this book Kelly Balarie presents biblical truth in such a masterful way that it dismantles dysfunctional belief systems and empowers the reader to be ‘battle ready’ for this journey called life. My prayer is that God would use this book as a catalytic tool in His hands to empower multitudes around the globe.”
Darren Davis , senior pastor of The Harbour Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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