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Bible Study Guide for Lovestruck: Discovering God's Design for Romance, Marriage, and Sexual Intimacy. Lovestruck takes us back to the Bible's beautiful picture of romantic love in the Song of Solomon-a picture that is explicit but no illicit, sensual but not sordid, daring but not dirty. With the words of Solomon and the Shulamite woman as a backdrop, you'll explore topics such as-Restoring romance in the mundane-Making intimacy a priority-Avoiding the dangers of growing indifference-Handling conflict with without unravelling the relationship-Committing to a forever kind of covenant loveThe Lovestruck Bible Study Guide will help you make your own discoveries, find hidden treasure in the text, and reflect on how this heart-stirring, romantic book relates to you, your marriage, and your man. Strap on your mining hard hat and turn on the helmet light. Dig deep. Grow strong. Love well.This study is perfect for group studies, women's ministries, and individual study. With eleven lessons and an introduction, it words well for a 6-week or 12-week study."With winsome vulnerability and endearing honesty, Sharon delivers a holistic tool for understanding, appreciating, and navigating God's gift that is marriage. Intentionally biblical and thoughtfully practical.J.D. Greear, Ph.D.President, The Southern Baptist Convention Guides includes one lesson per chapter of the book.

Building an Effective Women's Ministry is a one-of-a-kind how-to manual that offers a wide-range of help to women, from those just starting out to those who have a thriving ministry but could use a fresh idea or two.Sharon Jaynes, vice president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, honestly addresses some of the questions women encounter as they put their dreams in action, and she offers clear direction for concerns that includeI want to start a women's ministry, but I don't know where to begin.My women's ministry is stale and needs new life.I've been asked to lead a women's ministry, and I'm scared to death.God has wonderful things in store for those who will build a ministry with Him.

Women are busy. Whether their energy is expended at home or at the office, women find themselves overwhelmed with the to-do lists in their life, and they long for time away from it all so they can really hear God's still small voice. "But when I pored over the pages of Scripture," says author Sharon Jaynes, "I discovered that some of God's most memorable messages were not delivered while men and women were away on a spiritual retreat, but right in the middle of everyday life. He spoke to Gideon while he was threshing wheat and to shepherds while they were watching their flocks by night."Using biblical wisdom and practical insights from her own life, Sharon invites readers to explore answers to the heart cry, "How can I hear the voice of God?"Includes helpful study guide.

If you would like to put a little "wow!" back in your relationship with the man you married, let seven simple secrets, biblical wisdom, and tender stories of both men and women inspire you to be the wife your husband longs for. Sharon Jaynes, author of The Power of a Woman's Words, shares the unique, God-blessed role you can play in making your marriage the joy of both your lives.A happy marriage takes work, but the end result is worth it. Chapters that look at what you can do and who you are as a wife will encourage you to... pray life-changing prayersbe his best cheerleaderhelp ease his stresssafeguard your marriageinitiate intimate friendshipYour position in your husband's life is absolutely unique. Make it powerful. Make it special. Make it something he longs for.

What Can You Do When You Feel You're Just Not Good Enough?Do the voices in your head say you're not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough...or just not enough, period? It's time to stop listening to lies that sabotage your confidence and embrace the truth of who God says you are.Popular author and speaker Sharon Jaynes exposes the lies that keep you bogged down in shame, insecurity, and feelings of inadequacy. By recognizing the lies and replacing them with truth, you'll be able to silence the voice inside that whispers you're just not good enoughaccept God's grace and move past failures that have defined and confined youpreload your heart with truth to fight your deepest insecuritiesYour confidence and faith will grow when you trade self-defeating thoughts for God's truth. Today is the day to embrace your incredible worth as a woman who is uniquely fashioned and spiritually empowered.

Your Words Echo in Hearts and Minds Long After They Are Spoken Have you listened to yourself lately? Did you know that your words are shaping other people’s lives? That they are the mirrors in which others see themselves? Every day you can speak life into their souls or suck the life right out of them. The choice is yours. In The Power of a Woman’s Words, bestselling author Sharon Jaynes will show you how to exchange careless words that hurt for intentional words that help others succeedrecognize words that tear down confidence and replace them with words that build others upovercome the negativity that pushes people away and become a well of positivity that draws others intame your tongue by practicing practical principles that help you think before you speakstop being disappointed in your lack of control by taking hold of the power of the Holy Spirit Words are one of the most powerful forces in the universe, and God has entrusted them to you! How will you use this gift? Your words can change the course of someone’s day…even someone’s life.

What God’s Word Says About the Words You Speak Your words hold immense power. They echo in hearts and minds long after they are spoken. Your words can be a source of encouragement, lifting other people up provide helpful instruction to those in need of guidance bring healing and comfort when others experience pain offer loving-kindness, an illustration of God’s grace, to others Bestselling author Sharon Jaynes offers this companion to The Power of a Woman’s Words, in which she takes you on a journey alongside women of the Bible—women like Rachel, who shaped her son’s character, Sarai, who influenced her husband’s choices, and Elizabeth, who boosted her friend’s confidence. Perfect for personal or group use, this study guide offers biblical instruction and practical tools to help you discover the power of words to change the course of a day and even a life.

Never Feel Less Than Again Bestselling author and speaker Sharon Jaynes is here to break down what God really thinks about the grand finale of His creation: woman. You’ll discover the lengths Jesus went to during His time on earth to debunk the belief that women were “less than” and declare the truth that women are co-image bears with immense value and divine purpose. Not only did Jesus accept women as they were, but He also challenged them to become more. You’ll see how to… stop viewing yourself as a stagehand and take centerstage when God calls your namereject feelings of inferiority and replace them with biblical truth that emboldens you with power and purposeembrace your value, calling, and influence as a daughter of the King and a co-heir in Christdiscover the secret of becoming a strong woman with a soft heart through the lives of women just like you As Sharon explores Jesus’ encounters with women in the New Testament you’ll witness how He broke the cultural rules of His day to empower and equip God’s daughters for all time—including you today. Their story is your story…and it’s a good one.

On the outside, many women are well-put-together Christians with trendy shoes, beautiful children, and wide, white smiles. On the inside, those same women are little girls cowering at the edge of the playground, hoping no one notices them, yet still wishing they could join in. They've professed faith and know the right things, but they struggle to truly take hold of the "life more abundant" that Jesus offers. Instead they settle for a life that's less than what God has promised them.In this liberating book, Sharon Jaynes reveals the most common reasons women get stuck with a mediocre, mundane faith. Then she shows women how to break free and move forward, leaving behind the feelings of inferiority, inadequacy, and insecurity that are holding them hostage. She uncovers untapped sources of confidence and courage, equipping women to move from knowing the truth to actually believing it--and living it out boldly in a life marked by true freedom.

God has given parents the privilege of shaping not just a human being but an eternal soul. Sometimes that responsibility can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to prayer. In Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe, bestselling author Sharon Jaynes helps us use the words of Scripture to pray over our children with intention. This practical and encouraging guide offers: A unique head-to-toe pattern to help us make prayer for our kids a natural habit Thirty brief reflections with sixteen prayers each, taking you from prayers for your child's mind, eyes, and ears, to their shoulders, gifts, and relationships Flexibility, whether you are looking for a month-long devotional or Scripture prayers to use again and again As Sharon reminds us, prayer is not a means of gaining control over our children to make them the men and women we want them to be. Prayer is a means of relinquishing control and asking God to shape our children into the men and women that He wants them to be.

Have you ever felt like your "I do" in marriage has turned into "I don’t anymore?"Have you ever felt that the man you thought was your soulmate has turned into more of a roommate? If so, then Lovestruck will help you see your marriage from a fresh perspective and reignite the passion that was there in the beginning. While the extent of the church’s message has traditionally been, "If you’re not married, don’t do it," and "If you are married, don’t talk about it, " it’s time to see what God has to say sexual intimacy.With the Song of Solomon as a backdrop, bestselling author Sharon Jaynes will take you on a daring journey to discover how to:Recognize outside factors that cause hurt feelings and create healthy boundaries that protect your relationshipOvercome feelings of guilt about your level of desire for physical intimacy by understanding God’s original intentRecognize the warning signs of growing indifference by taking steps to make marriage a priorityRegain the passion of the early years by remembering and returning to what brought you together in the first placeRecalibrate the direction your marriage is headed by starting with the end in mind When we see God's design for spiritual and physical oneness, we'll have the foundation for a love that lasts a lifetime.

You don't have to understand God to trust him. "Just trust me." Those are the words we often hear in movies just before something bad happens. And yet, we are told to trust God. In a culture where we tend to take control of our own lives, trusting God has become a religious platitude rather than a life-changing attitude. We say it, but do we really mean it? And what does trusting God really look like? Sharon, Mary, and Gwen-the Girlfriends in God ministry team-have been there. They've traveled the tough roads of life to discover the peace and power that comes from grabbing the hand of God and trusting his plan. The life stories they share bring laughter and sometimes tears, but always spiritual growth. Each of the 12-week sections concludes with a Bible study guide and journal page, inviting you to lock arms with Sharon, Mary, and Gwen and share with other women in a small group setting or to use individually in your own quiet time.

Do you feel spiritually empty even though you're doing and believing all the "right" things? Jaynes invites you to experience God's presence, power, and love like never before! Explore what it means to truly live in God, which will ultimately lead you to an encounter with the Lover of your soul. Includes chapter-by-chapter group discussion guide.

Powerful, effective prayer for your husband is easier than you think. "I have never seen a more practical book on how to pray for your husband." -Gary Chapman, PhD, author of The Five Love Languages As a wife, you have been given the privilege of serving as a mighty prayer warrior for your husband. Yet sometimes, even when poised with the best of intentions, you may find the task overwhelming. You wonder: What should I pray? How should I pray? What prayers does he need right now? In Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe, Sharon Jaynes maps out sixteen landmarks to help you consistently and effectively cover your husband in prayer. From his mind and the thoughts he thinks, to his eyes and the images he sees, all the way down to his feet and the path he takes, Sharon teaches you how to pray for your husband in ways that are powerful, practical, and life-changing. The 30-day prayer guide provides Scriptures for each day along with corresponding prayers to target the crucial areas of every man's life. You'll be equipped and empowered to establish the habit of purposeful prayer in just a few dedicated minutes each day.Perfect for group use or individual reflection, this book maps out a memorable and reproducible pattern of prayer to strengthen your marriage, deepen your personal prayer life, and cover your husband from head to toe-in ways that will lift not only his spirit, but yours as well.