Inspiring Motivational Message for Women from Sarah Jakes

Ruth's life is a journey of transformation. Allowing God to transform her circumstances, Ruth went from a widow excluded from society to a wife with a secure and protected future, one that paved the way for the birth of King David.

Her story is full of collisions, but she never let her past define her. Instead, the most painful time of her life became her most pivotal, propelling her to a destiny she'd never imagined.

Many women experience struggles and disappointments that keep them from being their true selves....

Like every girl, Sarah Jakes dreamed of a life full of love, laughter, and happy endings. But her dreams changed dramatically when she became pregnant at age thirteen, a reality only compounded by the fact that her father, Bishop T.D. Jakes, was one of the most influential megachurch pastors in the nation. As a teen mom and a high-profile preacher's kid, her road was lonely. She was shunned at school, gossiped about at church. And a few years later, when a fairy-tale marriage ended in a spiral of hurt and rejection, she could have let her pain dictate her future.

Instead, she found...

Inspiring Message for Moms from Sarah Jakes

Mary, Jesus' mother, is a remarkable example of quiet, resilient faith and courage in the face of adversity. She was witness to our Lord and Savior in a unique way.

Sarah Jakes, a mom herself, examines the life of Mary--and through Mary, Jesus--to better understand what a life of faith looks like. Maybe you struggle to trust God. Perhaps fears keep you from the joy God wants for you. Or maybe the thought of raising little ones overwhelms you. Through Mary, discover the freedom that only true faith can bring.