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THANK YOU!!!!!!! Last evening was wonderful and many women came up to me and said how much they enjoyed your presentation. I definitely think we should have you come back some evening for another reflection...you'll be hearing from me! Have a blessed Advent and a joyous Christmas...Peace~ Judy P.
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This book ("Renewing Your Christian Self: A Woman's Bible Study") is refreshing and such a great "pick me up" for those of us who sometimes struggle with GOOD teens and family life. It touches ALL women in the real world and in their state of life. I really enjoyed the scripture verses on each page and how it allows you to take some time to reflect on them. It is a book that you can read and reread! I thoroughly enjoyed it! I would also like to add that our parish had a women's Advent evening last year and Cheryl was our main speaker. She is a fabulous presenter. You could have heard "a pin drop"! We were all inspired and enthralled! We plan to utilize her talents and skills in future workshops! Jeanie S.
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I keep your book, "Raising Christian Children" at my bedside table and pick it up when I need support. Your words give me comfort in my decisions that I make and especially when they are not easy decisions and my kids are fighting me on them. I also like how you make me think about things and see them in a different way. Thanks! Roseanne B.
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Cheryl's book "Raising Christian Children in a Secular World" is absolutely wonderful. It hit home on some many levels, I only wish I had it a few years back. I have recommended this book to all my friends, it's fabulous! Paula D.
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One of the best parenting books I have ever read! Ed R. (on "Raising Christian Children in a Secular World")
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I wanted to thank you again for coming all the way out to speak with our group. The feedback from the group was extremely positive. The ladies found your topic and scripture readings inspiring and we had good discussions afterward. Your topic really hits home with moms and I believe other groups would benefit from your words. I can't thank you enough for coming out. It really stopped me in my tracks and made me and others today to think about getting back to the fundamentals of living according to God's words! Kristi M.
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Cheryl Dickow's book, "Renewing Your Christian Self" is a book for all women! It nourishes each and every one of us as we seek to discover our own purpose in God's great plan. I was delighted to find a unique part of myself in each of the women whose journey I was able to experience. Each chapter clearly revealed God's ingenious plan at work in the lives of women like Zipporah, Mary Magdalene, Rachel, Noah's wife, and others. That understanding, along with the related Scripture verses and meditations, inspired me to reflect on the Lord's special purpose in my life, and to seek God in a way that would allow my own uniqueness to be brought to fruition. Cheryl's book affirms that women are an essential part of God's loving plan. It encourages us to REJOICE in the knowledge that we are WOMEN OF WORTH, WOMEN OF GOD! Rosie M.
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"Renewing Your Christian Self: A Woman's Bible Study" is a 'must read' for every Christian woman, her best friend, her daughters, and her sisters! I have already purchased 10 copies and given them away! Pam W.
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A great book! Having benefited greatly from Cheryl's practical and spiritual advice on my role in leading my two sons to the Lord in "Raising Christian Children in a Secular World", I eagerly awaited publication of "A Woman's Bible Study". I was not disappointed! Cheryl offers women in all phases of life the opportunity and methods for examining and improving their lives in the context of God's plan for them. Cheryl encourages women to read this book interactively: she guides readers to write down key thoughts, passages and intentions and keep them in mind as one goes through each day. This was a good exercise for me, since when I put something in writing, I tend to remember it better and make it more a part of my busy days. Even beyond the interactive exercises, however, Cheryl's extensive research and insight makes it easy to find things in common with one or more of each of these biblical women. I was fascinated by their history and gained a new perspective on various bible readings and stories. She pinpoints key characteristics and outcomes of each woman and shows parallels between their lives and ours. Even though we are centuries apart, one can easily see our commonalities and learn much from them. From teenagers, mothers and career women to golden-agers, this book offers sound methods for attaining a deeper understanding of God's love for us and our role in His great plan. I recommend it highly! Mary Z.
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"Renewing Your Christian Self: A Woman's Bible Study" is a true
inspiration! I have never considered myself to be a very religious person
however, Cheryl Dickow has really helped me regain a sense of who I want to be
spiritually and has truly peaked my religious interest once again. THANK YOU!
I had no idea that I had so much in common with the women of the Bible. I felt
very strong connections to these women and because of this book, I trust that
these women will help guide me the next time I call for advice or a helping hand
in my everyday life. "Renewing Your Christian Self...." Offers ALL women
a new sense of strength, empowerment, independence and what I call WOMAN
POWER!!!
This is a GREAT GIFT for all the women in your life!! What an Inspiration!
Natalie D.
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Women today receive many mixed messages about what their roles in life should
be - we've all heard about the "mommy wars", debates over work vs. home issues,
and other gender based issues that top many of today's headlines. With her new
book Renewing Your Christian Self (Bezalel Books, 188 pages), Catholic author Cheryl
Dickow helps women to find their own template for living a life of authentic
Christian femininity in today's secular world.
Part bible study and part interactive self help book, Dickow's work was recently
awarded by the Catholic Press Association in the Gender Issues category. Written
in a gentle yet inspirational tone, Reclaiming Your Christian Self in a Secular
World introduces fourteen biblical role models and their lives stories. Women
are encouraged to look at the traits and values of each of these heroines and to
emulate the qualities of each in today's society.
I know from many conversations with my own mother that some of the biggest
challenges I face as a wife and mother today are universal and timeless, history
repeating itself again and again. I found it heartening to discover, through
Cheryl Dickow's book, that even biblical women struggled with and survived some
of the trials I face today in my own life. Of particular interest to me was the
chapter featuring Noah's wife (and her daughters-in-law) focusing on the value
of serving others. How many of us, holders of college degrees and corporate
experience, have felt exasperated by the prospect of yet another sink full of
dirty dishes or a twelfth dirty diaper to be changed? Dickow underscores the
value of serving, even when it seems mundane. "It is vital for us to remember
that our contribution is no less valuable because of our anonymity," encourages
Dickow. Surely Noah's wife, as she cleaned animal stalls and fed a small army,
did not anticipate that she would one day serve as a role model for 21st Century
mothers.
Whether read in its entirety or studied on a weekly basis, Cheryl Dickow's
Renewing Your Christian Self is indeed a
worthy and uplifting examination of spirit for today's busy woman.
Lisa H. at www.CatholicMom.com