The Big Sis I wished I’d had – Review and Giveaway of Stress Point

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Today I’m beyond geeked to introduce you to my dear friend Sarah Francis Martin and her brand new book “Stress Point: Thriving Through Your Twenties In A Decade Of Drama.”  

Sarah is my big sister in the book writing world.  She’d an absolute Godsend to me as I stumble upon all the questions and insecurities that come up in the writing process.

Sarah exudes a friendly, big sister quality and it is her core passion to use this approach to encourage women in their twenties to live our God’s call in their lives.

My twenties were a tough decade that I wasn’t too sad to leave behind.  I got dumped over email, went through tragic family struggles, fumbled my budget, moved into my first ghetto apartment and landed my first big girl job.  None of us can deny that our twenties are a crazy ride and the more Godly guidance we have in our lives, the better.

I read through this book with a pencil and a highlighter, responding with  an “uh-huh” or “amen” as I highlighted sentence after sentence.  Every gal in their tumultuous twenties needs a woman like Sarah to sit down with them over a caramel latte and share life, drama and God’s truth.  In Stress Point Sarah gives each reader that coffee shop, big sister experience.

In Stress Point you will:

Find interactive chapters covering ten stress points for the 20-something woman

Dig through Scripture to apply truth to each stress point

Engage with real, raw, and relevant stories from girlfriends just like you

Journal through each chapter to engage with God in a meaningful way

Interact with Sarah through her video blogs for each chapter

Connect with your girlfriends in a Stress Point Survival Group; leader guide included

I’m thrilled to be giving away a brand new copy of Stress Point over the weekend!

I would love to see this book in the hands of every gal in their twenties, so if that’s you be SURE you enter to win.  If you’re past this decade of drama, I’m sure that you have a twenty-something on your heart whom you’d love to give this book to.

To win, leave a comment or question about your twenties and you will be entered to win!

The giveaway will run through midnight CST on June 25 and I  will contact the winner on Tuesday morning, June 26.

If you’re already sold, go ahead and buy the book here  it is available in both paper and digital formats.

While you’re at it go ahead and keep up with Sarah on twitter or Facebook for more on her spirit led ministry to the twenty-something generation.

  • Beah

    I am just starting my 20s and I just joined Sarah’s bible study with my mentor from college! I feel so blessed to have been given a “big sister” at college who led the bible study there and supported me in every area of my life- from collegiate running to faith to studies. Now it’s the summer and I really felt my faith slacking so I asked her for advice on how to keep it strong and she suggested Sarah’s bible study with this book. I can’t wait to have another outlet to connect with the Lord.

  • http://joycannis.wordpress.com Joy

    I’m just thankful I survived my 20′s! A tumultuous time indeed. This sounds like it would be a great resource for a HS small group (before they get to their 20′s), college and singles small groups. I definitely need to check it out!

  • kristen barkdull

    I never would have thought my 20′s would be this hard. When you are a teenager you think your 20′s will be a piece of cake. WRONG! I am still struggling with my career. I have not a clue what I want to do. I thought by now I would have it all figured out. But I know God has it all figured out and I just have to be patient (patience is not something I am good at). Thank you for a chance to win a copy of this book!

  • http://www.liveitoutblog.com Sarah Martin

    Hi Joy! Sarah here! I definitely wrote it for small group use as well as individual use. There is a leader guide included in the back to help facilitate what I call a small group “conversation” about each Stress Point topic!

  • Katherine Greene

    I’m near the end of my 20′s, and I can definitely say it’s been a roller coaster ride! I’m 28 and recently got married, so I have the illusion that life just may settle down a bit, but I don’t know if that’s possible. This book looks so good!

  • http://joycannis.wordpress.com Joy

    Hi Sarah!
    That’s awesome!
    Thank you for letting me know. I work at Buckhead Church in Atlanta and will be passing on the info to the groups directors. I look forward to reading it.
    Congrats on being published! I hope I can help spread the word about your book.

  • http://leannepenny.wordpress.com leannepenny

    Absolutely! Patience is my hardest virtue too, especially when it comes to stuff like career and planning. Hang in there, God does have a plan and his timing is just right.

  • http://leannepenny.wordpress.com leannepenny

    It is a great read, and I’m not sure if life ever “settles down” but I’m growing to be okay with that.

  • http://leannepenny.wordpress.com leannepenny

    Katherine, Congrats! You won the book! How can I get in touch with you to get the book into your hands?