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We are pleased to have the opportunity to serve you, and pray that this site is a support to you on your journey of living the life God has planned for you. The goal of this ministry has always been to come alongside women to equip and encourage them. Simply put, the mission is spiritual growth-encouraging women to Live Up! in the Truth of God's Word.
As always, the goal of THIS website will be to reach women in practical ways, focusing on relevant issues that today's Christian woman faces.
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2011 Design4Living Conference — "Changed"
Our annual Design4Living Conference is coming soon! We'll be at Cornerstone Fellowship in Livermore, CA on May 20 — 21 featuring speakers Lisa Harper, Potter's Field Ministries, Debbie Alsdorf and more. This year's musical guest is Dove Award winning artist, Francesca Battistelli.
Registration is now open or you may visit our conference details page for more info!
New Resource: The Faith Dare
"Debbie Alsdorf's heart is to see women's lives transformed by the power of Jesus, and The Faith Dare is another tool to accomplish just that — life transformation through Christ. You will gain much from the incredible challenge Debbie has laid out for us." — Kelly Minter, author, speaker, singer
Take the 30 day Challenge!
The Faith Dare is a 30 day devotional book that will challenge you to practice walking out your faith daily. Each dare encourages you to stretch yourself by using practical steps towards the desired end of living in faith, rather than feelings or flesh. Here is a sampling of some of the dares you will find:
- Dare to Live Differently by Living Like You Are Loved
- Dare to Surrender to the Process of Change
- Dare to Get Your Head Out From Under the Circumstances
- Dare to Practice Forgiveness
- Dare to Quit Being So Critical of Others
And, that's only 5 of them! The book is all inclusive, with each daily Scripture written out for you, a place to journal and a closing daily prayer and faith affirmation. To start your 30 days now, click here.
Beyond the Brady Bunch
"This book is a treasure chest of encouragement, hope, and inspiration for the blended family."
— Dr. Gary Smalley, bestselling author of The Blessing and The Language of Love
Statistics tell the story of the American Family. Today there are more step-families than the original intact biological families that once made up the American norm. And, there are many Christian couples in relationships that are not blending, are wrought with disappointment, and are tempting those of faith to throw in the towel on the new family and on their spiritual life. Beyond the Brady Bunch is for those who want to keep their sanity and their spirituality in the uncharted territory of blending two families or homes. This book is not just for those remarried, but for any parent who is sharing custody of a child with another parent that is not living under the same roof.
Church needing some materials for a blended family class?
This book has questions at the end of each of the ten chapters. Perfect for small groups, home groups or classes.
A Different Kind of Wild
"Alsdorf's best work yet, and it's no doubt the result of its message being lived out in her own life. Now that's the kind of book I want to read." — Julie Barnhill, bestselling author and speaker
"Debbie bravely steps out to show us how to embrace the edges of our lives, knowing that this is the territory where faith becomes reality." — Anita Renfroe, bestselling author
Not bad wild — good wild, with a new zest for life, for Jesus, and for his thrilling, bold, and creative plans for you. Join Debbie Alsdorf as she coaches you into the exhilarating process of developing as a woman of God. She'll show you how to break free from old expectations and boring patterns and find the WILD (Women in Lifelong Development) way of life.
Available now in our online store.