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

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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.

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.

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.

I am at an age to have the privilege of mentoring many young women. Almost every woman I've met has dealt with low self image (very few exceptions). Shirer's book is THE BOOK I recommend. Priscilla speaks to ALL women, not to only a select group. This book challenges women to see themselves as their heavenly Father sees them. The book offers insight, hope, challenge, and makes one rethink the lie believed about SELF. If I had the power, I'd place "A Jewel in His Crown" into the hands of every woman. It's THAT life changing!

This book changed my life. I cannot express how much Priscilla's words spoke to me. The Lord really used her in this book. She showed herself as vulnerable and in return she was seen as real person to the reader in the book, not just some boring words on a page. I will forever look at myself differently because of this book. I am 22 years old and I have read a great number of Christian women's books, but this one in the diamond in the rough. So many of those books speak only to certain groups of women but, this book will speak to any age of women, single or married. I was very greatful of that. Thank you, Priscilla for speaking your heart.

Any woman, regardless of her personal situation, will benefit from reading this book. It's inspiring, well-written, and very easy to read. I couldn't put it down. I'm going to purchase several copies of this book and give them out as gifts. Thank you, Pricilla Evans Shirer, for showing women their true worth and position in the Lord's Kingdom with your book, a very inspiring, "A Jewel in His Crown".

This book is one of the best I've read in some time! Very easy reading--couldn't put it down! It is applicable to all women whether on the "mountain top" or "in the pits." My husband & I facilitate divorce recovery & marriage in crisis classes and this is an excellent tool for helping reach out to women who are struggling with low self-worth and allowing them to see their worth through God's eyes. I'm ordering several more copies to handout in classes!

There aren't enough words to describe how valuable this book is to me. I cannot put it down. Truly God led me to this gem and I have been wonderfully challenged and transformed because of it. God has blessed Priscilla Shirer to communicate valuable information honestly, yet with love. Because I was blessd to find this book,I know God has reminded me through it that I Am a valuable gem, a woman of great worth and that I Am yet being perfected.

I am reading this book and have loved every chapter thus far. I love self-help books, but this is the first one that I've ever come close to finishing. You know how you start a book with good intentions, but you lose interest. Sometimes it's your fault, other times, it's the author's. This book is very different. I believe that every spiritual woman, Christian or not, can get something very valuable from this book. Priscilla gives it to us like it is when she talks about self-esteem, submission, and refining ourselves as precious jewels of God. I would recommend this book for any woman who wants to know what a Godly woman should be, wants a husband, has had heartache in her life, wants to find true self-esteem and balance in her life. I have been blessed by this book. I will change the review once I finish reading the book...stay tuned. I have about 30 pages to go.

i wrote the above review on 5 oct 01, it is now 30 oct 01. i have finished the book and all i have to say is BLESSED! i thank God for reading this book. it really contains valuable insights for both Christian and non-Christian women. Don't keep this book to yourself, give it to a friend so you can share the spiritual reflections and prayers of dedications together in fellowship.

Let's face it most women have issues that often stem from a lack of self-esteem. In her first book, Priscilla Evans Shirer, does a wonderful job of reminding women they are "precious jewels" in the eyes of God. She shares stories of well-known Christian women as well as her own personal experiences. Priscilla's personal stories really touch you. While she is the daughter of noted author and speaker, Dr. Tony Evans, she lets the reader know she has a style of her own and she too has been where they have been.

There is no psychology mumbo-jumbo - just straight talk! At the end of each chapter, Priscilla provides questions to consider and a prayer that addresses the subject matter of that particular chapter. This is a must-read for women of all ages, whether married or single.