A Jewel in His Crown: Rediscovering Your Value As a Woman of Excellence [Paperback]

Priscilla Evans Shirer (Author), Priscilla Evans Schirer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999

A bestseller! Priscilla Shirer has her hands on the pulse of women today. Women are becoming increasingly weary and discouraged and are thus losing sight of their real value as daughters of the King. A Jewel in His Crown examines how a woman's view of her worth deeply affects her relationships. Her practical wisdom has helped thousands of women renew their strength and become women of excellence.

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About the Author

PRISCILLA SHIRER is a sought-after Bible teacher with national appeal. Her ministry is focused on the expository teaching of the Word of God to women.  Her desire is to see women not only know the uncompromising truths of Scripture intellectually but experience them practically by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Daughter of noted authors Dr. Tony Evans and Dr. Lois Evans, she holds a master's degree in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary.  She and her husband, Jerry, live in Dallas, Texas, with their young sons.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Moody Pr; Updated edition (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802440975
• ISBN-13: 978-0802440976
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,214,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You are a sparkle in His eye......., November 3, 1999

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K. Garwood "hiddenperspective" (FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Jewel in His Crown: Rediscovering Your Value As a Woman of Excellence (Paperback)

Ladies...we joke about it and say little remarks in passing, but we are very seldom truthful about it.....our self-esteem. Priscilla Evens Shirer takes a candid look about what we have been told we are and who we really are in the sight of God. This is a book for real woman with real issues. Priscilla Evens Shirer makes the Bible come to live as she goes through practical applications of Biblical stories. The references sent me running to my Bible to go deeper into the word. Her passion for seeing God women know who they are in the sight of God can be seen in every page. She bravely exposes her own heartache in order to teach us not to settle for anything less than God's best.

I will never be the same after reading this book. My future friends, husband and children are going to have a better Karen because of this deposit of wisdom that has been placed in my Spirit. I suggest you get a journal and write to your heart cries. You will be amazed how much it will show you about yourself. Don't rush. Take your time to see your own sparkles (and rejoice in them) and evaluate where the Master Jeweler needs to buff out the impurities.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars God made us just the way He wanted us to be., March 31, 2000

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Ruth E. Delwiche - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Jewel in His Crown: Rediscovering Your Value As a Woman of Excellence (Paperback)

Priscilla has really captured my attention as someone who speaks from her heart. She has created a book that should be read by every woman out there that has doubts about her purpose in life. Although I am a Christian and know that my Heavenly father loves me, reading Priscilla's book reminds me of this and truly gave a beautiful picture of my role as a female in God's world. This book did wonders for my self esteem, reassuring me that through thick or thin I am a "Jewel in His Crown." What a wonderful thought to think about when things aren't going as I think they should. All I need to remember is "God would never give me anything that I could not handle." With God as my partner, I will always be on the winning edge.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for All Women - A Must Read, January 17, 2005

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E. Dian Moore (Moundsville, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Jewel in His Crown: Rediscovering Your Value As a Woman of Excellence (Paperback)

A JEWEL IN HIS CROWN is a delightful study into a woman's life and her place in the royal court of God. Both the book and workbook provide an in-depth exploration of issues relevant to a woman's life at all stages and her relationships with all people.

Shirer points out that women are Royalty, and they need to look for their place in God's Court. As daughters of the King, women should put on their own crown and at once take upon the qualities of one in a royal court.

It is vital for women to claim their inheritance. If they don't' they block God's purpose for their life and insult Him by trying to be someone they are not.

Though the book or workbook can easily be used separately, together they provide a more complete tool.

The book(s) are filled with topics, which encourage women to be women, to glory in their likeness to God, and to embrace the fact they were specially fashioned by Him.

The book version includes in each chapter: a study, a prayer and a list of things to consider.

The Journal is unique. Chapter by chapter, it accompanies A JEWEL IN HIS CROWN perfectly. Questions, quotes and scriptures are designed to bring a woman's gem-like qualities to the surface, where they belong.

Shirer relates her own difficulties in relationships and then later, candidly shares the important lessons she learned from overcoming the trials.

Both books are rich with tools to bring all women into the glory of their womanhood.

Audience: A JEWELL IN HIS CROWN, the book and journal, is suitable for teens and young adult women. Older women will benefit as well, as the knowledge extracted from these books will teach women about their value as a woman, and prepare their spirits, mind and bodies for the man God has chosen for them. By doing so, and applying the principles in the book and journal, unmarried women can then enter into a married union with the fullness of grace God has provided, with the man God has selected to be their groom.

Either book, or both as a set, would be an appropriate gift to a young woman in her teens and can aid all women in their journey as God's woman.

Married and older women as well will enjoy the set and be able to deepen their understanding of their place in God's Kingdom, their place on the earth, and their place in other people's lives.