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September Greetings From Shannon Ethridge Ministries! (adapted from Shannon’s new blog at www.sexuallyconfidentwife.com) We just returned from our one-month tour through the Land Down Under (more about our ministry times in Australia below), and I just have to say how overwhelmed we were with the beauty of New Zealand! No postcard could ever do it justice. The movies filmed there (The Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia, & Braveheart, just to name a few) don’t do it justice, either. It has absolutely the most captivating landscape on the planet! One of the highlights of our RV trip through both the North and South islands of New Zealand was the amazing waterfalls we witnessed pouring down from mountainside cliffs into some of the bluest pools we’ve ever seen. As I stared at each of these mesmerizing waterfalls, I couldn’t help but contemplate the magnificent forces of nature that create such a sight. What was once tons of snow and ice atop a mountain melts and becomes a raging torrent of cascading falls. This reminds me of how similar the forces of human nature are. Sometimes my heart grows bitterly cold toward my husband for some ridiculously petty reason. He didn’t take out the trash like I asked… he forgot to get the oil changed in my car… he committed to playing in a basketball tournament the same weekend as my dear friend’s wedding. I can choose to be bitter, or I can choose a better response. I can put on my big girl panties and forgive him for being as human as I am. When I make a concerted effort to warm up to him in spite of his flaws, I notice my heart begins to thaw out quickly. As I continue to remain soft toward him, my emotional floodgates can soon burst wide open, creating a powerful force that fills me (and him) to overflowing. And that overflowing feeling is exactly what sends my sexual confidence through the roof! When Greg feels loved and affirmed by me, there’s no way he’s not going to feel sexually attracted to me. What about you? Does unforgiveness often keep you from experiencing warm, fuzzy feelings toward your husband? Has your bedroom become a frozen tundra of bitterness? If so, don’t waste another minute stressing over who is right and who is wrong. A frozen heart isn’t nearly as fulfilling as a forgiving heart. Make the choice to let your heart thaw out today, open the emotional floodgates, and create a waterfall of positive ripple effects! 
Are YOU Ready To Be A Sexually Confident Wife?The countdown has begun to the September 23rd release date! Check out our new website at www.sexuallyconfidentwife.com where you can pre-order your copy online and sign up for the "Hot Tips" bi-monthly newsletter! Loving Jesus Without Limits Audio Books Do you prefer listening to books rather than reading them?Do you have a long commute each day, or are you planning a long road trip? If so, you'll be glad to know that the entire Loving Jesus Without Limits series is now on audio book format! You can now order the lead book or any of the four devotionals at www.shannonethridge.com.
As our gift to you each month, we'll be sharing one reading from each devotional in every newsletter this year. Click here to learn about Undeniable Sign from Day 2 of Completely Blessed.
Special Report from the “Land Down Under” Tour Over the past several days we’ve been unpacking suitcases and passing out souvenirs to friends and family from our “Land Down Under” Speaking tour, but even better than the things we returned home with are the things we left behind -- tons of books, as well as lots and lots of SEEDS! Thanks to the many folks who made this trip possible (especially our trip organizers, John & Judy Bradford), we were able to sow seeds of healthy sexuality and spirituality into 15 lively and incredibly receptive audiences…
We’re so very grateful for these seed-sowing opportunities in the Sydney, Brisbane, and Gold Coast areas. We’ll continue to cherish the memories we’ve made, and the dear friendships that have been cultivated along the way.
Mark Your Calendars - Shannon Is Coming To... Saskatoon, SK - October 31 - November 1,
2008 Completely His Women's Event at New Hope Church. For more info contact Wendi Cook wcook@newhopechurch.tv. Colorado Springs, CO - January 5 - 6, 2009 Cozumel, Mexico - February 5 - 9, 2009
Lebanon, TN - February 12, 2009
Garden Valley, TX - June 17th, 2009
Garden Valley, TX - July 15th, 2009
We love hearing from you about what God is doing in your life as you read! Listen to these cool testimonies from all over the globe, and praise God with us…
Alicia writes: “I am 23, married to my best friend, and a grad student. I have always been very unmotivated to find devotional time and a book that actually makes a difference in my day-to-day activities. Your "Completely His" series has completely changed my spiritual walk. I am almost done with the 3rd book devotional, Completely Blessed, and have found your Biblical insight very encouraging. The chosen Bible passages, commentary, and journal questions have allowed me to focus on spiritual issues that I can improve on everyday. I hope you are able to eventually have another installment of the devo series. Thank you for your willingness to serve so many people through your writing.” Thank YOU, Alicia, for your kind words! Continue soaking up God’s Word and basking in His presence!
Hannah writes: “Hey, I just want to thank you for your talk at my school (Illawarra Christian School). It was very brave of you to speak so honestly about your experiences and to explain to us what a girl-guy relationship should be like. I think your talk was a strong influence on a lot of people which resulted in a lot of positive feedback from my class in particular. Thank you. May God Bless you in your ministry as you continue to inspire other teens!”
No Worries, Mate! I’m so glad you and your friends gleaned some good stuff from our time together. I was blessed to get to speak to your great school!
If God’s doing something in your life, marriage, family, or ministry as a result of reading one of Shannon’s books, let us know so we can praise God with you!
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