Discover 10 Empowering Books to Get Cozy with This Winter
As winter approaches, it’s an ideal time to indulge in a good book and bask in its wisdom to warm your soul. As a Christian woman, there are numerous books available that can empower, inspire, and encourage you in your faith journey. From devotionals and memoirs to theological works and self-help books, the possibilities are endless. We have curated a list of ten empowering books you can enjoy this winter while also motivating you for 2024. So, grab a cup of hot cocoa, get cozy under a blanket, and prepare yourself to be inspired and uplifted.
Jeanne Porter King | Leading Well
Affirmed by God, Black women are gifted, prepared, and poised to lead yet often face barriers that affect our well-being.
Have you been made to feel like an outsider within your company or church? Even at the top of your game, do you often struggle with the burden of being everything to everybody? Then you know well the unique opportunities and challenges of leading while Black and woman.
If you long to lead from a strong spiritual place of wholeness rather than a set of expectations you had no part in setting, this book offers you the inspiration, encouragement, and practical tools to make leading well a reality in your life.
About the Author: Jeanne Porter King, PhD, is an author, consultant, pastor, and leadership coach specializing in women’s leadership. A trusted teacher and guide who has taught leadership at both the undergrad and seminary levels, Dr. Porter King is the founder and president of TransPorter Group Inc., a consulting company focused on leadership development. She is passionate about developing existing and emerging women leaders. Her goal is to encourage and empower more Black women to lead well.
Melissa D. White | The Entrepreneurial Prophet
With “The Entrepreneurial Prophet,” you’ll learn to not only navigate the intricate landscape of entrepreneurship but to thrive as a beacon of God’s love and guidance in the dark times ahead.
Are you grappling with the challenge of discerning God’s voice amidst the clamor of the business world? “The Entrepreneurial Prophet” equips you with invaluable tools to fine-tune your spiritual hearing and learn the power of you possess to establish businesses with great faith to be an answer to your mountain of influence. With practical exercises and heartfelt guidance, you’ll learn to navigate critical decisions, understand God’s purpose for your business as a kingdom building tool, and decipher divine messages, all while fostering a profound connection to your Creator.
About the Author: Melissa D. White is a woman on a mission. As a licensed minister, international speaker, media host and producer, certified life coach, and youth advocate, she has dedicated her life to “Activating the Voices of The Unseen & Unheard in Kingdom, Corporate, and Community.”
GiGi E | The LPE Initiative
The LPE Initiative is a book that advocates for self awareness and reflection, promotes healthy food centeredness with some beautiful meals and shares divine insight through music on life. Ase’
Learn. Plan. Execute.
Move in your divine purposes.
About the Author: A nurturing, beautiful spirit fueled to doing the divine works of service by music and food. GiGi, the name lovingly known in her community educates on healthy food centeredness and advocates for eradicating food inaccessibility as well as racial disparities in maternal healthcare in our African American communities. A culinary collaborator and amazing DopeSoul describes this southern woman as through challenges and healing, she always shares insight that now moves her since tapping into spiritual and Ancestral guidance.
Camille N. Moore | Unstoppable
This book is tailored to help you identify, acknowledge and overcome past hurts to move you forward in areas you feel stuck. By entrusting your life to God and being transparent about your struggles, you’ll learn to take ownership of your life and move forward with confidence. If you are serious about living an unstoppable life, let’s get together inside these pages.
Critical Takeaways: Are you tired of checking all the right boxes but still feeling like something is missing? Are you curious how your past hurts, disappointments and experiences are affecting your present? This book will help you transform with valuable insights that will shift the way you think about yourself, others, and what truly matters.
*Admitting what you are currently doing is not working can be challenging, but necessary.
*God has designed us to live an unstoppable life through Him.
*Your past does not dictate your destiny.
*Understanding how unfavorable characteristics play out in your life is a key component to transformation.
About the Author: Camille has spent a lifetime hearing women’s stories of triumphs and tragedies, as well as experiencing her own. She has learned that past hurts can hold us hostage from living the full life God intended for us. Women being whole is her ultimate jam. Holding a master’s in counseling and being led by the Lord, her writing reflects the commitment to this mission.
Angela M. Riggs | Walk in Your Light
How many times have you asked yourself, “What is my purpose?”
We get so caught up in trying to keep up, constantly comparing ourselves to the journeys of others, we wind up lost and inevitably lose sight of who we are. Self-doubt kicks in, we disconnect, and our light dims. The years go by, and we’re left feeling stuck, frustrated, overwhelmed, and overlooked. All we want are answers.
This book contains tips, resources, and guided journaling prompts to inspire self-reflection and exploration. If along life’s journey, you’ve lost sight of your light and have the desire to reignite it, you’re now holding the key. This book is for you…the one looking to become more self-aware, confident in your calling, and clear on the direction of the next leg of your course.
About the Author: Angela M. Riggs is a certified life coach, consultant, and author with a heart to serve and inspire believers to embrace their God-given gifts, talents, and abilities and create a life overflowing with joy and fulfillment.
Dr. Solina Richards | …Bound In My Freedom
…Bound In My Freedom, is a book designed to lead you into embracing the freedom and wholeness God has provided through His word…obtained through our emotional & psychological healing and personal development !
About the Author: Dr. Solina -a transformational faith based counselor : reached levels of personal healing and deliverance in her own life, and thus helps others to navigate their journey of healing.
Juanita E. Davis | In That Moment… Finish It!
Have you ever, after hearing about a bad decision that someone made, said something like, “If I was her, I would’ve…?” Well, guess what! Although you will never be her, you can think for her. The only caveat though is that you will first have to think like Christ. In That Moment… Finish It! is a finished book containing the unfinished stories of nine fictional women. Though fictional, these nine women face real-life issues – issues that none of us are immune to. None of the nine dilemmas may ever darken the doorsteps of your life personally, but what about your sister, your mother, your friend, the neighbor, or the stranger that you might meet? What is gleaned from this book might not be applicable to you, but it could be the answer that someone close to you might need… in that moment.
Kalsum A. Choudhry | 18 Stories of Hope, Joy & Endless Faith
18 Stories of Hope, Joy & Endless Faith, shares inspirational stories from beautiful creatures we often see but may not wonder what they’re thinking about. Do creatures and animals of all kinds find the same love, joy, and hope that people do in various situations? Well, Kalsum welcomes you to find out. Children and adults alike will love looking for all the animals on the pages as you read these stories together.
- Learn a secret lesson to staying ‘cute from the Sparrows’
- A Squirrels gets the message about Peer Pressure & Prayer?
- Increase Your Faith with a Rooster’s Help
Once you read the 18 Stories, you’ll have a newfound perspective on the creatures around you, near and far. As well, an inspiring read for families to share with children to teach beautiful lessons of love, joy, forgiveness, friendship, charity, kindness, and much more. These stories have meanings you can share and inspire others around you.
About the Author: Kalsum A. Choudhry lives in Missouri with her loving husband and daughters. Painting wall murals, gardening, designing, architecture, reading, sewing and dress making are her favorite hobbies in addition to writing.
She keeps herself busy with various charitable projects. In her free time, she loves to travel entertaining family and friends with home cooked meals and listening to music.
Lillie Marie | Lily In The Valley
Have you found yourself in the midst of life, marriage, and motherhood, second-guessing your strength, power, and purpose?
Have you lost the sense of who YOU are and who you were created to be?
You are not alone!
For Lillie, it took a life-changing experience to open her eyes to the reality of her life, in which she had become comfortable and fulfilled—or so she thought!
From a married woman to a single mom to a broken version of who she now is, Lillie takes you on her life’s journey, along with the struggles and discovery of who God intended for her to be—the Lily of the Valley!
About the Author: Through her writing and non-profit, The Divine Garden Inc, Lillie inspires others to prioritize self-care, embrace their authenticity, and trust in the journey towards personal growth and recovery.
Sheya Chisenga | She Leads She Profits
She Leads, She Profits: Unleashing Bold and Courageous Faith to Become a Full-time CEO; this book aims to provide a roadmap for those ready to embark on their own journey of empowerment and success. It is a call to action for aspiring Christian women CEOs, inviting them to embrace their unique calling and unleash their untapped leadership potential. By blending the principles of faith, boldness, and courage, we will delve into the essential elements of building a profitable and thriving business.
About the Author: Sheya Chisenga is a transformational speaker, empowerment business coach & mentor teaching women to create financial freedom by doing with they love, are called & chosen to do in the world. She is the founder of It’s My Time to Rise Business Institute for Women Leaders and the creator of The Woman Christian CEO®️.
