Women in High Def will remind you that when God writes your story, you are in for the
adventure of a lifetime! Diane Markins has written a book addressing topics
women deal with on a day-to-day basis. If you are looking for a contemporary,
captivating read filled with practical advice that will give you insight and
wisdom for daily decisions, this is it!”
~ Carol Kent, Speaker and Author
Between a Rock and a Grace Place (Zondervan)
ISBN: 978-0-9854172-0-8
Paperback: 163
pages
Retail:
$12.99
Release:
April 20, 2012
Publisher: Words
in High Def
Kindle:
$6.95
SPECIAL TREAT ALERT: To celebrate the “Going Boldly” Blog Tour Women in High Def is available for free from September 10-September 14 on Kindle at: http://amzn.to/Oey7Sa
About the Book:
Women are as unique as snowflakes or
butterflies, but after surveying hundreds of them, writer and radio host Diane
Markins learned that the top needs they feel are the same. She also began
hearing a recurring theme: I want more! I want to be better! I want to be bold!
Women in High Def aims to propel women out of a low-def, foggy life of going through
the motions in a blur. The profound stories, intercessory prayer prompts and
coaching elements work together to catapult women into living fearlessly for
God…being bolder moms, having purposeful passions, pursuing marriage
excellence, loving themselves with gusto, laughing with abandon, transforming
mistakes into blasts of blessings and bravely seeking the Lord in all His
majestic glory. The bonus Bible study at the back of the book points them to
scripture to gain Biblical insight and direction for each need and role they
play. It can be used alone or in a group.
Women in High Def is not passive reading. It cries out to the spirit of readers to be
unafraid as they actively reach for clarity, vibrancy and intensity in all the
meaningful areas of their lives.
About the Author:
Diane Markins has always aspired to live in High Def. She uses her radio show,
writing and speaking to inspire women to transform their lives from mediocre
and complacent to bold and vibrant. She settles for nothing less in her own
life as a wife, mom, grandmother, friend and colleague. Diane writes two blogs,
WomenInHighDef.com and WordsInHighDef.com, is a regular
contributor to the Presidential Prayer Team website
and CBN.com. She and her husband of 33 years work and live close to their children
in Arizona.
Falling
Down Gorgeous
(Excerpt from Women in High Def: Boldly Living Your Purposes
with Vibrant Clarity)
Time takes its toll on all of us. Parts of me
that were once up here are now down there. My face, once smooth and fresh was becoming
a bit weathered and wrinkled. Other areas that used to be firm are now wiggly.
As I turned fifty I began to notice that I was becoming invisible, based on my
appearance. That’s a big fat horse pill to swallow for my ego. But that’s okay.
The good news is that when people start to see less of me, they see more of
Jesus. He’s much more appealing and has no hidden agenda.
I hate to admit it, but I still enjoy being
noticed on occasion. My husband and I went on a date to a very fancy
mountaintop restaurant overlooking the city. I dressed for the occasion in my
fitted black slacks, silky blouse and high heels.
I followed the maitre de to our table, my
husband right behind me. I was feeling pretty good about myself and strutted a
bit as we crossed a large open expanse of the room. As my stilettos went from
carpet to wood floor something strange happened…I began to skate, stumble and
flail about, for what felt like ten excruciating minutes, before finally
landing flat on my keister. For endless moments all sound ceased except the
quiet music in the background. Diners, servers and kitchen staff gaped at me,
frozen in mid-action.
Graciously, I was helped up, escorted to and
seated at our table, where they elevated and iced my swollen ankle. Then—to my
horror—the paramedics arrived, causing an even bigger stir. Servers and
managers came by frequently to check on me. Finally, our fellow diners made
their way to our table as they departed to share their own “fall down” tales.
Earlier that evening, I had hoped for a little
extra attention. But this wasn’t what I had in mind. Now I was just grateful I
hadn’t chosen the skirt I had considered that was still hanging on my closet
door. My experience that night was a great reminder that the only beauty that
matters is what the Lord puts in our hearts. Everything else “falls” short in
the end.
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- Book
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Clarity)
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