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    Beauty for Ashes: Transforming Testimonies for Every Woman Vol. 1
    Beauty for Ashes: Transforming Testimonies for Every Woman Vol. 1
    Beauty for Ashes: Transforming Testimonies for Every Woman Vol. 1
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    Beauty for Ashes: Transforming Testimonies for Every Woman Vol. 1

    By Juanita Ingram

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    The author of Winning with Christ: Finding the Victory in Every Experience now brings you a collection of powerful transforming testimonies from women all around the world! This book highlights Gods promise to give us crowns of beauty for our ashes, victory for our suffering, and comfort for the brokenhearted. Addressing contemporary issues such as purity, suicide, illness, marital issues, salvation, deliverance, abortion, forgiveness, offense, self-worth, and domestic abuse with transparency and authenticity, this guide seeks to encourage, equip, empower, and remind us that God will faithfully fulfill every promise in our lives.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateNov 26, 2013
    ISBN9781490815725
    Beauty for Ashes: Transforming Testimonies for Every Woman Vol. 1
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    Juanita Ingram

    If asked, Juanita Ingram, Esq., will tell you she is just an ordinary woman who has experienced some extraordinary blessings. Originally from America, Mrs. Ingram currently resides in the United Kingdom. She is a Christian, wife, mother, speaker, author, lawyer, and international beauty queen, having won the titles of Mrs. World UK 2011, Ms. World International 2012, Mrs. Universe UK 2013, Mrs. Indiana United States 2007, and Mrs. US Beauties 2009. She is a graduate of Tennessee State University (Cum Laude) and received her JD and MBA from the University of Memphis. She is currently working toward a master of law degree (LLM) from the University of London. Mrs. Ingram has obtained both large firm and in-house counsel experience over eleven years as a transactional attorney. As founder of Happy to Be You, Inc., she frequently serves as an international speaker on topics of God-centered confidence, positive self-image, and goal setting. Through her seven-part children’s Christian book series, The Wonderfully Made Pals Presents™, she helps parents address issues such as bullying, sharing, fear, and confidence with their kids through the Word of God. She also serves as the director for the Girls of Greatness UK, a program assisting girls to develop self-worth. Visit her online at www.happy2bu.org or www.juanitaingram.com.

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      Beauty for Ashes - Juanita Ingram

      Copyright © 2013 Juanita Ingram.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com

      The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

      Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

      WestBow Press books may be ordered through booksellers or by contacting:

      WestBow Press

      A Division of Thomas Nelson

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      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

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      ISBN: 978-1-4908-1571-8 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4908-1572-5 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2013921092

      WestBow Press rev. date: 11/18/2013

      Contents

      Subject Matter Appendix

      Dedication

      Forward

      Testimony 1

      By Sherry WestlandSherry’s Testimony

      Testimony 2

      By Kimmerly HarrellKimmerly’s Testimony

      Testimony 3

      By Rebecca Cheung KallioniemiRebecca’s Testimony

      Testimony 4

      By Nieika ParksNieika’s Testimony

      Testimony 5

      By Jonique BurtonJonique’s Testimony

      Testimony 6

      By Jurrita WilliamsJurrita’s Testimony

      Testimony 7

      By Juanita Ingram, Esq.Juanita’s Testimony

      Testimony 8

      By Neysa TaylorNeysa’s Testimony

      Testimony 9

      By Joyce Penas PilarskyJoyce’s Testimony

      Testimony 10

      By Valerie ThomasValerie’s Testimony

      Testimony 11

      By AnonymousAnonymous Testimony

      Testimony 12

      By ShaQuita C. GatewoodShaQuita’s Testimony

      Testimony 13

      By Tifinie CapehartTifinie’s Testimony

      Testimony 14

      By Alicia IgessAlicia’s Testimony

      Testimony 15

      By Nomalanga Mhlauli-MosesNoma’s Testimony

      Testimony 16

      By AnonymousAnonymous Testimony

      Testimony 17

      By AnonymousAnonymous Testimony

      Subject Matter Appendix

      Abuse

      Testimony 3

      Testimony 10

      Testimony 12

      Bullying

      Testimony 3

      Business Advice/ Entrepreneurship

      Testimony 14

      Children with Special Needs

      Testimony 5

      Confidence/Self-Esteem

      Testimony 2

      Testimony 13

      Testimony 15

      Consequences of Sin

      Testimony 2

      Dating/ Purity

      Testimony 3

      Testimony 2

      Testimony 13

      Dealing with Offense/ Deceit

      Testimony 17

      Testimony 8

      Death

      Testimony 1

      Deliverance

      Testimony 2

      Testimony 3

      Testimony 10

      Developing a Relationship with God

      Testimony 2

      Testimony 3

      Testimony 6

      Encouragement

      Testimony 1

      Testimony 4

      Testimony 14

      Testimony 15

      Forgiveness

      Testimony 1

      Testimony 17

      Testimony 8

      Testimony 10

      Fornication

      Testimony 2

      Testimony 8

      Friendship

      Testimony 3

      Healing (Physically)

      Testimony 4

      Testimony 7

      Healing after Abortion

      Testimony 2

      Health and Fitness

      Testimony 4

      Testimony 15

      Infidelity

      Testimony 8

      Job Satisfaction

      Testimony 16

      Loneliness

      Testimony 2

      Testimony 3

      Testimony 6

      Testimony 13

      Marriage

      Testimony 3

      Testimony 5

      Testimony 8

      Testimony 13

      Miscarriage

      Testimony 5

      Multi-Cultural Marriage

      Testimony 3

      Overcoming Societal Stigma

      Testimony 3

      Testimony 4

      Testimony 11

      Perseverance/Faith

      Testimony 1

      Testimony 9

      Testimony 12

      Purpose

      Testimony 1

      Testimony 2

      Testimony 4

      Testimony 5

      Testimony 15

      Salvation

      Testimony 2

      Testimony 3

      Testimony 5

      Suicide

      Testimony 1

      Testimony 2

      Temptation

      Testimony 2

      Waiting on God-sent Love

      Testimony 3

      Testimony 6

      Testimony 13

      Testimony 11

      Witnessing

      Testimony 3

      Dedication

      I dedicate this book to the Lord.

      May this work Glorify You and Your perfect will be done.

      Amen.

      Forward

      Revelation 12:11 "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." (KJV)

      I would like to thank God for allowing me the privilege to share the testimonies that are contained in this book. It is beyond an honor and a privilege to be able to help spread these testimonies to the masses, encouraging women across the world to trust God with their problems, issues, and dreams. I would like to express my deepest level of appreciation and gratitude to the women who submitted their testimony in the desire to inspire, encourage, and equip other women to live victorious lives through Christ.

      One of the most powerful tools to transform the lives of others from a place of defeat to a place of victory is through the Word of God, the blood of the Lamb and the power of our testimonies. Our testimony is not the doctrine we simply commit to memory and give to others. It is the very life that we live as witnessed by Jesus himself! Our testimony is the evidence of the glory of Christ that we offer to the world!

      Within the pages of this book are testimonies that address real issues – issues that may be present in your life; which are discussed with transparency, honesty and truthfulness. The Bible says in James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (KJV). Transforming ministry is truly born out of the weaknesses that we continually expose and confess. The confession that one struggles with depression, or is addicted to drugs, or struggles with fornication is not a negative declaration. When this action of confession is incorporated with repentance, righteous prayer, and accountability, then the power of God’s divine healing will flow!

      In Isaiah 61:1-3 God declares that He will give you beauty for your ashes. Trust and believe that He is going to take your difficult, discouraging, horrific, hurtful, and depressing situation and give you beauty. He will pull you up out of life’s pile of ashes and make something beautiful out of you and your situation – just as He has in the lives of the women who shared their testimonies in the book.

      I pray that as you continue to read this book the Holy Spirit will move and each testimony will aid you in your own transformation.

      Amen.

      Selah.

      Isaiah 61:1-3 (NIV)

      The Year of the Lord’s Favor

      1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,

      because the Lord has anointed me

      to preach good news to the poor.

      He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,

      to proclaim freedom for the captives

      and release from darkness for the prisoners,

      2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor

      and the day of vengeance of our God,

      to comfort all who mourn,

      3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—

      to bestow on them a crown of beauty

      instead of ashes, the oil of gladness

      instead of mourning, and a garment of praise

      instead of a spirit of despair.

      They will be called oaks of righteousness,

      a planting of the Lord

      for the display of his splendor.

      TESTIMONY 1

      By Sherry WestlandSherry’s Testimony

      Rebuilt by Brokenness

      It has been said that what does not kill you makes you stronger. That is true, yet I have discovered that there is more to that saying. Allow me to share my story of blessing, tragedy, and hope.

      I was blessed with three wonderful sons. Today, I want you to get to know my oldest son, Ryan. We were very close. He once said, If I could choose any mom in the world, I would choose you. I was truly blessed by this young man. He was full of love and laughter. You would have loved him too; everyone who knew him did. Many mothers wanted him for their son-in-law. He was not afraid to show affection. He was definitely a people person.

      Ryan loved to make others laugh, and he played lots of practical jokes. For instance, I had not worked at my husband’s CPA firm very long when Ryan called me and pretended to be a farmer. Living in Minnesota, we have some clients who are farmers. Using his best accent, Ryan proceeded to tell me he had Plum forgot about doing his taxes and wondered if he could pop in without an appointment. I was thinking, Is this Ryan?, so I asked him his address. He had done his homework because he gave me a legitimate address in our area. I said, Sure, you can come by. He proceeded to say, Well, Ma’am, I’m sorry to tell ya that I’m wearing my overalls and they’re pretty dirty. There’s no time to change, and I’m kinda smelly. Is that okay? I was giggling to myself and assured him it would be okay. All of a sudden, he yelled, Whoooo-eeeeeee, my prize pig just escaped! I’ll have to call you back! He waited a couple of hours before he called back and started over with his accent, only to burst out laughing and say, Gotcha! His call brought some much-needed levity to an otherwise stressful day. Yes, that was my son.

      Ryan used to call me from California almost daily and we would talk about everything. He would always end the conversation with, I love you mom. I would tell him how much he was loved. We were a joy to one another.

      When Ryan loved, he loved without reserve—with his whole heart. He was madly in love with a young woman who had two children. He loved her children as his own, and they loved him as a father. He had just turned 31 and planned to marry her and adopt her children. He was excited when she flew out to California, because he planned to surprise her with a proposal and an engagement ring. However, he was blindsided and crushed when she broke up with him instead.

      After this incident, he stopped calling me frequently. He withdrew from everyone. I was concerned, but knew he was working things out and probably needed some space. I finally called him a few weeks later. He was different, disconnected. I did not know what to do or say. I told him I missed that guy who used to call me. Then he started calling me more frequently, but if he did not think he had my full attention, it made him agitated. I was confused, as I had never seen him act that way. I felt it was still due to him working through his break-up, so I gave him space.

      Ryan did not show up for work on Tuesday morning, May 11. My youngest son, Keith, called from California asking if I had heard from him. Ryan NEVER missed work. He had a wonderful job with Southern California Edison. He was a very hard worker. I knew something was very wrong. I started praying and hoping that somehow, he was safe. In the midst of my panic, I felt God’s presence and peace come over me. It

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