Sounded ID: 9781667914237
ISBN: 9781667914237
Publication Date: August 23, 2021
Publisher: Xulonpress Audiobooks
Language: English
Author Name: Charlene Stevens Jenkins
Narrator Name: Whitney Belk
I finally started writing WHEN I WAS 40: Overcame Some Challenges, Still Learning and Growing just before I turned 50. Around 2009 I had experienced quite a few memorable events, which prompted this title. I have taken pride in my accomplishments. I have had time to think about some decisions I made and challenges I faced. Many people in their 40's and 50's find themselves in a midlife crisis. Maybe something has happened, or something was done that caused a disruption in the home - a lost job, a lost business, bankruptcy, a failed marriage, a loved one's death, an empty nest, unfulfilled goal...
I finally started writing WHEN I WAS 40: Overcame Some Challenges, Still Learning and Growing just before I turned 50. Around 2009 I had experienced quite a few memorable events, which prompted this title. I have taken pride in my accomplishments. I have had time to think about some decisions I made and challenges I faced. Many people in their 40's and 50's find themselves in a midlife crisis. Maybe something has happened, or something was done that caused a disruption in the home - a lost job, a lost business, bankruptcy, a failed marriage, a loved one's death, an empty nest, unfulfilled goals and dreams, and the list goes on. My disruption was a failed marriage. This book is about how God helped me through that time. He also had family, loved ones and prayer partners positioned to help me along the way. I have discovered that God doesn't waste any of my pain, even my self-inflicted pain. Each chapter describes my experience at age 40 and what I learned as I was reflecting and writing. Each chapter ends with reflection questions, the scriptures mentioned, a place to write what the reader has learned, along with a prayer. I have been very open and transparent because I finally learned to stop wearing masks. I feel like people need to know about my struggles so that they can discover how they can get through theirs. My goal is for this book to be a source of encouragement, inspiration and motivation for all who read it. Adults of all ages have told me that it has definitely helped them. In fact, I have all five-star reviews on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. This book is great for individual or a group Bible study. Anyone who has failed in marriage or any relationship can experience recovery, healing and restoration. I wish there was a way to combine the motivational/inspirational tone with the emotional tone. Certain parts need one and certain parts need the other.
# | Title | Duration |
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1. | When I Was 40 |
0 mins 19 secs |
2. | Dedication and Acknowledgments |
1 mins 46 secs |
3. | Introduction |
7 mins 43 secs |
4. | Chapter 1 Closing a Chapter |
12 mins 05 secs |
5. | Chapter 1 Closing a Chapter - Reflections |
1 mins 09 secs |
6. | Chapter 2 Still Called, Still Favored |
8 mins 25 secs |
7. | Chapter 2 Still Called, Still Favored - Reflections |
1 mins 53 secs |
8. | Chapter 3 Me, Yes You |
14 mins 04 secs |
9. | Chapter 3 Me, Yes You - Reflections |
1 mins 48 secs |
10. | Chapter 4 A New Home and a New Job |
11 mins 53 secs |
11. | Chapter 4 A New Home and a New Job - Reflections |
2 mins 13 secs |
12. | Chapter 5 Steps Ordered |
6 mins 12 secs |
13. | Chapter 5 Steps Ordered - Reflections |
1 mins 37 secs |
14. | Chapter 6 Visible Difference |
10 mins 45 secs |
15. | 15 Chapter 6 Visible Difference - Reflections |
2 mins 23 secs |
16. | Epilogue |
3 mins 22 secs |
17. | More Reflections |
1 mins 30 secs |
18. | Final Word of Encouragement from Charlene |
1 mins 00 secs |
19. | The End |
0 mins 19 secs |
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