#holley gerth

[thepursuitofunderstanding]

Be courageous and try to write in a way that scares you a little bit.

Holley Gerth

[raewrites]

What I want us to see is that being “a loving person” is not about popularity but rather personal behavior. It’s about how we treat each person in our path. -- I sometimes picture a system that operates on the principle of more people in my life = I’m a more loving person. I’ve heard other introverts express something similar. But love isn’t about the number of people we have in our lives, “likes” we get online, guests who come to our wedding (or funeral), or contacts in our phone. Our social schedules aren’t a measuring stick for our spirituality. If you want to grow in love, measure nothing. Instead, make one connection, have one conversation, show kindness to one person at a time—which introverts naturally do well.

Holley Gerth, The Powerful Purpose of Introverts (p. 52)

[introvertdear]

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[keepcalmandwritefiction]

Be courageous and try to write in a way that scares you a little.

Holley Gerth

[raewrites]

Childlike faith is probably far messier than I have thought it to be. Children are drawn to the dirt like little magnets. And they're not afraid to touch it, to dig fingers in deep, to have it splatter all over them. They're not so preoccupied with keeping themselves clean that they miss the experience and the wonder. What if we lived that way, too? Not holding back from the disarray of life and relationships. But instead, diving right into the middle of it all? Children also lack our grown-up self-consciousness. There's no 'I' when they're fully engaged in play with each other. There's only the enthusiastic and rowdy 'we.' No insecurity. No second guessing. No wondering what anyone thinks. Just reckless abandon to the moment and the magic of whatever is in front of them. This leads to a particular kind of fearlessness.

Holley Gerth, Fiercehearted

[raewrites]

Practice doesn’t make perfect, because that’s impossible this side of heaven. Practice makes a person who will try again, and that’s what God desires. No matter how far or how often you’ve fallen, you can still get back up today. Can your heart hear the cheers as you do?

Holley Gerth, You’re Loved No Matter What

[whitneydaniell]

by: Holley Gerth Published: Feb 4, 2014 Genre: Christian, Self-Help, Non-Fiction 240 Pages, E-Book

★★★★★

GoodReads Synopsis:

Sometimes it feels like life's falling apart at the seams. Sometimes you're completely worn out by stresses that never seem to end. For every woman who has been disappointed, who has watched a dream die, whose life isn't what she imagined it would be, bestselling author Holley Gerth has a heartfelt message of hope--you really are going to be okay. And it is possible to live with joy, resilience, and strength in both the good times and the bad. In fact, she says, that's what God desires for us.

My Review:

A friend suggested this book. It was a good read but since there is not much to "review" I'll include some quotes that I highlighted while reading.

"We come to believe that our struggles and circumstances define us."

"If people approve of me, I am loved. So if someone is upset with me or I let someone down, I must not be loved. "

"We think if we can fix ourselves, then we can fix our lives."

"When we're stressed or going through a difficult time, we can quickly lose sight of our worth. We feel small, unseen, incapable, and o little value. It seems everyone else is doing better, has more, or is really making a difference."

"Here is why you are irreplaceable: because you are made in the image of God who created the universe, and there is a part of who he is that gets shown only through who you are."

"Women tend to sabotage themselves in four main areas: emotional, social, spiritual, and physical -- especially in the stressful times of life."

If you need a pick-me-up or just need help finding a connection to God, this is a great read and a great book to keep on hand in general. I downloaded some other books by Gerth but haven't gotten around to reading them yet.

One-Word Summary: Inspirational

[raewrites]

Fear might tempt us to hide, but it’s not too late to show up. Insecurity might point out our imperfections, but grace invites us to come as we are. Shame might tell us to try harder, but our worth is an unearned gift.

Holley Gerth, The Powerful Purpose of Introverts (pp. 67-68).