What We'Ve Learned So Far: Thoughts on Turning 50 from today's Favorite Christian Women Leaders

by McDowell, Lucinda Secrest

• ISBN13: 9780781441315
• ISBN10: 0781441315
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: David C Cook

Summary

What does it mean to turn 50? For too many women the 50th birthday represents the beginning of the "last" part of life. But this book was created for every woman who wants to boldly look to the future and invest themselves in the lives of others while creating a legacy of love! Well-known author and national conference speaker Lucinda "Cindy" Secrest McDowell has united a prestigious collection of today's best-loved Christian women authors, speakers, and leaders who share what it means to get a little older - and a whole lot wiser. This delightful volume reveals, in their words, What We've Learned So Far. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Author of four books, contributing author to twelve, and recipient of Mt. Hermon's Writer of the Year award, Lucinda Secrest McDowell is a respected national conference speaker with 25 years experience

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	9	(2)
Introduction	11	(6)
Truth One: Who I Am Is More Important Than What I Do
``Striving No More''	17	(4)
Lucinda Secrest McDowell
``Feet First''	21	(4)
Gracie Malone
``What I'm Made For''	25	(3)
Karen Mains
``Becoming the Best Possible You''	28	(4)
Leslie Vernick
``Turning Things Around''	32	(4)
Anne Wheeler-Waddell
``Talking to Strangers''	36	(3)
Deb Haggerty
``Pursuing Authentic Dreams''	39	(4)
Brenda Poinsett
``Going Through Changes''	43	(6)
Sharon Hoffman
Truth Two: God Is in Control
``Out of Control''	49	(3)
Lucinda Secrest McDowell
``God Is Here''	52	(4)
Carol Kent
``At the Window Again''	56	(2)
Susan Alexander Yates
``I Don't Want to Learn That!''	58	(5)
Mary Wilken
``Look Out Below!''	63	(4)
Peg Carmack Short
``Resting Place''	67	(4)
Sharon Dietrich
``Getting Older, Getting Better''	71	(6)
Sarah Wetzel
Truth Three: Relationships Are to Be Celebrated
``Just Show Up''	77	(3)
Lucinda Secrest McDowell
``We Need Each Other''	80	(3)
Ruth Senter
``Learning to Be a Comforter-Friend''	83	(3)
Gail MacDonald
``Heart Gifts''	86	(3)
Jennie Afman Dimkoff
``Praying Together''	89	(3)
Cheri Fuller
``I Do Dance, Just Ask Me!''	92	(4)
Lynn D. Morrissey
``Blessed to Be a Blessing''	96	(3)
Anne Graham Lotz
``Resident Alien''	99	(5)
Marjorie Wallen Rowe
``Pity Party''	104	(5)
Janet Holm McHenry
``The Value of Family''	109	(6)
Diane D. Averill
Truth Four: Freedom Is Found in Simplicity
``Too Much''	115	(3)
Lucinda Secrest McDowell
``The Second Half of the Ride''	118	(3)
Martha Bolton
``Enough Is Enough''	121	(2)
Luci Swindoll
``Simple Joy''	123	(4)
Jeanne Zornes
``The Silence Speaks''	127	(2)
Gloria Gaither
``Simply Go Lightly''	129	(4)
Fran Caffey Sandin
``Simplicity''	133	(4)
Mary Whelchel
Truth Five: Pain Either Destroys or Transforms
``No Struggle, No Soaring''	137	(3)
Lucinda Secrest McDowell
``Mending Broken Hearts''	140	(2)
Patsy Clairmont
``Perfect Peace for Parents of Prodigals''	142	(4)
Judy Hampton
``Restoration''	146	(2)
Jan Karon
``Running Partners''	148	(4)
Ruth C. Lee
``Still Picking Strawberries''	152	(4)
Patti Sellers Bubna
``Learning Not to Walk''	156	(4)
Lynne M. Baab
``Lost Years''	160	(5)
Patricia G. Gilbert
``Transforming Losses''	165	(6)
Carole Lewis
Truth Six: Life Is Full of Surprises
``Controlled Burning''	171	(2)
Lucinda Secrest McDowell
``I Never Dreamed It Would Be This Way''	173	(5)
Linda Riley
``Seeds of Summer''	178	(6)
Marta D. Bennett
``A River Runs Down It''	184	(2)
Charlene Ann Baumbich
``Have I Got What It Takes to Start Over?''	186	(3)
Virelle Kidder
``Baby, You Ain't Seen Nothin Yet!''	189	(6)
Susan Duke
``Grit and Glory''	195	(4)
Louise Tucker Jones
``The Day the Piano Moved Out''	199	(4)
Cynthia Fantasia
``Shimmer, Glimmer, Sparkle, Joy!''	203	(3)
Dolley Carlson
``Risky Living''	206	(5)
Karen Hearl
Truth Seven: Perseverance Pays Off
``Perspective''	211	(5)
Lucinda Secrest McDowell
``Hope Has Its Reasons''	216	(2)
Rebecca Manley Pippert
``Keep Climbing''	218	(2)
Diane M. Komp
``Time Will Tell''	220	(3)
Lorie Wallace Barnes
``Investing in What Will Last''	223	(4)
Lael Arrington
``One Day We Shall Dance!''	227	(3)
Joni Eareckson Tada
Permissions	230	(3)
About the Author	233	(4)
Readers' Guide	237