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Reviews" Pieces of You is a beautiful exploration of how one's identity is formed and defined through the collection of life's experiences. April's vulnerability is inspiring, and the most captivating part is the realization that knowing God and who we have become in Him is what holds it all together." --Christa Rooks, Co-Founder of Beloved, Women's Events, "Some of the biggest questions in life we can ask ourselves are who is God, who are we, and Whose are we. In Pieces of You , April Farlow gently, lovingly, and truthfully answers these questions. For anyone willing to do the important and diligent work of becoming who they were always created to be, this is the book for you." --Morgan Krueger, Author of Goodbye Hiding, Hello Freedom, " Pieces of You is a breath of fresh air in a crowded space. This book is a joy to read and the thought provoking questions at the end of each chapter make it perfect for meaningful conversations with your small group or just between you and your Creator. Whether you use Pieces of You in a group or by yourself, I feel confident you will feel the pieces of your life start to make sense in a loving, approachable, and tender way." --Jordan Sneed, Women's Groups Director, Athens Church
SynopsisKnowing who you are has always been challenging, and in today's world, more and more voices are coming from more and more places telling us who we should be. The result? A broken sense of identity that we're struggling to put back together. In Pieces of You, April Farlow shares how she discovered her identity is formed by the God who made her. Along the way, she's learned that if we want to put the pieces of who we are together in a real, lasting way, we have to look to Whose we are for help. It's time to take a look at the unique pieces that make up who you are… The pieces you compare… The pieces informed by the father figure in your life… The painful pieces… The pieces of your relationships… The pieces on which you've built your beliefs… The pieces that give you rules and boundaries… The pieces that show what you value… The pieces that give you purpose… The pieces that help you build a vision for what's to come. As we work to put those pieces together, we'll look to the God who made us, knows us, and loves us to guide us. Because when you take all your pieces-the good, the bad, the broken, and the beautiful-and place them in your Heavenly Father's hands, there, you'll find peace. There, you'll find security. There, you'll find a real sense of who you are and Whose you are., Knowing who you are has always been challenging, and in today's world, more and more voices are coming from more and more places telling us who we should be. The result? A broken sense of identity that we're struggling to put back together. In Pieces of You , April Farlow shares how she discovered her identity is formed by the God who made her. Along the way, she's learned that if we want to put the pieces of who we are together in a real, lasting way, we have to look to Whose we are for help. It's time to take a look at the unique pieces that make up who you are ... The pieces you compare ... The pieces informed by the father figure in your life ... The painful pieces ... The pieces of your relationships ... The pieces on which you've built your beliefs ... The pieces that give you rules and boundaries ... The pieces that show what you value ... The pieces that give you purpose ... The pieces that help you build a vision for what's to come. As we work to put those pieces together, we'll look to the God who made us, knows us, and loves us to guide us. Because when you take all your pieces--the good, the bad, the broken, and the beautiful--and place them in your Heavenly Father's hands, there, you'll find peace. There, you'll find security. There, you'll find a real sense of who you are and Whose you are.