FAITH NEWS SERVICE –Will be Free for Five Days to Download Starting Tomorrow, October 8, 2024
United States—Monday, October 7, 2024
In a world where unresolved childhood trauma and emotional wounds often manifest in adult relationships and hinder spiritual growth, Mary Jane Armstrong offers a beacon of hope with her powerful new release, “Brave Enough to Risk Change, to Live Free: A Story of Healing and Hope.” This deeply personal and transformational book shares her own candid journey from shame to freedom in Christ, providing both transparency and wisdom for those longing to experience the same healing.
Armstrong’s story is one of raw vulnerability. Raised in a dysfunctional home where abuse and trauma left deep emotional scars, she carried the shame and lies from her past into adulthood, affecting her marriage, relationships, and ministry. But through her brave pursuit of healing, she encountered the life-changing power of God, who led her to confront her past and ultimately find freedom.
“When you are brave enough to allow the Spirit to search and clean out the darkness within, your story becomes His story of redemption, power, and transformation,” says Armstrong. “It becomes a story of hope and promises for a future that we cannot humanly comprehend; a story others need to hear before the darkness swallows them up.”
With the same grace and courage that fueled her personal transformation, Armstrong now helps others embrace the possibility of a life free from the chains of their past. Readers who have experienced trauma—whether recent or rooted in childhood—will find comfort, inspiration, and practical tools to begin their own healing journey.
“Brave Enough to Risk Change, to Live Free” is more than a book. It’s a roadmap for anyone who desires to break free from shame and find healing through the Spirit of God, community, and faith. Pastors, ministry leaders, counselors, and individuals seeking emotional and spiritual healing will discover a profound resource that speaks to the heart of our shared human experience.
Mary Jane Armstrong’s “Brave Enough to Risk Change, to Live Free” will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days, Tuesday, October 8 through October 12, 2024. “Brave Enough to Risk Change, to Live Free” is rated highly by those who purchased and reviewed the book. Here’s what just a couple of the reviewers have said:
Tracy
5 Stars A Transformative and Healing Journey
I was hooked at the Prologue and read the whole thing in one sitting. The author is so transparent and honest. What an amazing example of finding freedom from past hurts. To quote the book “The risk and freedom are worth the tears and journey”. Highly recommend it!
5 Stars Amazing Healing Journey!
This book gives such hope for those of us who’ve experienced childhood trauma….It fills me with such hope to know they’re is healing, peace and joy in reach!!
For interviews, contact mary@braveenoughtochange.com.
Website: www.braveenoughtochange.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mary Armstrong has a BA in organizational leadership from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and an MA in pastoral counseling from Regent University in Virginia. A certified Christian counselor, trauma-informed coach, and professional life coach, she has dedicated thirty-five years to full-time vocational ministry, serving alongside Ray, her husband of forty-three years. Their church in Sumner, Washington, has grown from twelve members to over two thousand. A frequent speaker at women’s and leadership events, she is also the creator of the twenty-week Brave Enough to Risk Change, to Live Free Workbook curriculum. A mother of three and a grandmother of eight, Mary loves photography, gardening, reading, traveling, and being outdoors with her family
Additional ways to connect with Mary:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveenough2change
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveenough2change/
Mighty Networks: https://brave-enough-groups.mn.co/share/jHn-76Fau5g_yOsc?utm_source=manual
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-jane-armstrong-61264225/
