EVERY WOMAN SERIES UPDATE:
The Every Woman’s Battle Promise Book is now in bookstores! Filled with biblical promises and inspirational excerpts and commentaries, it’s the perfect way to meditate on the specific scriptures that will help keep you strong in the battle for sexual and emotional integrity. To order your own copy, click here.
To read a brief excerpt from the EWB Promise Book, click here.
EYWB Nominated for a Gold Medallion!
Gold Medallion Award nominees were announced Friday, April 1st, by the Evangelical Christian Publisher’s Association (ECPA). This year publishers submitted 469 book titles for consideration of the industry's prestigious award, recognizing excellence in Christian books in over 20 categories. Judges select five finalists in each category evaluating each title based on four factors: content, literary quality, design, and significance of contribution. From the five finalists in each category, a panel of reviewers made up of mostly Christian retailers and theologians will choose one winner. This year's winners will be formally announced at the ECPA Gold Medallion and CBA Retailer Impact Awards Celebration on July 11, 2005 in Lecture Hall at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. To see the books nominated in other categories, go to http://www.ecpa.org.
Finalists in the Youth Category:
The Dirt on Sex , Justin Lookadoo, Fleming H. Revell (A division of Baker Publishing Group)
Signs, Michael W. Smith, Tommy Nelson
Every Young Woman’s Battle , Shannon Ethridge & Stephen Arterburn, WaterBrook Press
Don’t Buy the Lie, Mark Matlock, Zondervan
Life Interrupted, Tricia Goyer, Zondervan
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GOD’S KINGDOM IS GROWING!
Greg and I continue to stand in awe of the amazing things we see God doing in people’s lives as a result of the Every Woman book series. The following e-mail is just one example…
"I just wanted to let you know that I own a Christian bookstore & coffee shop in Jacksonville, Florida and of the many copies of your book we have sold since we opened in November, I am personally aware of 3 teenage girls who have been saved. I just thought you would like to know of the way God is using the book in the lives of these young girls. Thank you so much for listening to God.
By the way, if you’re ever in town I know some girls who
would love to thank you personally!" —Janis Eldridge,
Oasis Christian Bookstore & Coffee Shop, LLC
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TAKE YOUR MARRIAGE OVER THE TOP: Sex & Oneness Conference
Are you ready for a new level of intimacy in your marriage? Do you desire to make a mind, body, heart, and soul connection with your spouse? Then join us April 23rd from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Mercy Ships International Headquarters in Lindale, TX (1.5 hours east of Dallas, 1.5 hours west of Shreveport) for this unique marriage conference. Space is limited, so register now at www.shannonethridge.com\conference. Cost is just $75 per couple and includes a boxed lunch and romantic dinner. All proceeds go to help the youth of Garden Valley Bible Church attend Worldview Academy this summer. For additional information, contact Becky DeGroat at iloveyouth@wmconnect.com or 903-569-6592.
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ATTENTION MARRIED WOMEN: HELP WANTED!
Currently I am working on the next book in the series, Every Woman’s Marriage: Setting Your Husband’s Heart Ablaze (which releases in June 2006). While Greg and I have plenty to share about our own marital issues, I’d also like to share other married couples’ experiences. If you have interesting stories about how your husband’s heart has either grown cold toward you (for whatever reason) or has warmed up toward you (either sexually or emotionally), please e-mail your 1-2 page story to sethridge@shannonethridge.com.
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SPECIAL THANKS:
So many people work together to spread the word about the Every Woman’s books. Thank you to WaterBrook Press in Colorado Springs, M&M Public Relations in Nashville, Pure Publicity in Hollywood, and our media friends who have enthusiastically partnered with us in broadcasting this message all over the world in the past few months:
• KGDP - Santa Maria, CA
• WFLA - Orlando, FL
• KYTT - Coos Bay, OR
• WBCL - Ft. Wayne, IN
• WAFG - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• KPRD - Hays, KS
• WKES/WSOR/WHGN/WKZM - “New Day Florida”
• KCFY - Yuma, AZ
• KUYL - Modesto, CA
• WWJC - Duluth, MN
• WAFT - Valdosta, GA
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PRAYER REQUESTS…
We are so thankful for those of you who keep us lifted up in prayer. When you think of it, here are specific items we’d appreciate prayer for:
• For the upcoming Sex & Oneness in Marriage Conference on April 23rd (see announcement above)—that God would draw couples there and that their relationships would greatly benefit from the experience.
• For the Lord to continue inspiring Shannon as she is writing this next book, Every Woman’s Marriage.
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DON’T HESITATE TO ASK FOR HELP…
If sexual and emotional integrity seems to be a real struggle for you, counseling is the most wonderful gift you can give to yourself and to those you love. If you suspect you are in need of professional counseling, please call 1-800-NEW-LIFE to speak with a referral operator.
If you are a teenager and simply need someone to talk to about sexual concerns or questions, we recommend the Girls & Boys Town National Hotline—1-800-448-3000.
Also, remember that we have a team of prayer warriors who stand ready to pray for YOU. Simply go to www.shannonethridge.com and click on “prayer requests.”
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Thank you so much for your continued prayers for my family
and for the volunteers of Shannon Ethridge Ministries!
We praise God for your support and encouragement!
