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Dedications and Acknowledgements

5/24/2014

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I just sent off my dedication and acknowledgments to the publisher. No pressure. 

I only wanted to make sure that I said something meaningful, but short to everyone in my life who I feel had part of making this whole bible study thing happen. So, pretty much everyone. Of course, I can't do that so I have to condense it all down to people groups. 

Thankfully that is okay for me, because I tend to put people in to groups in my head anyways. Not in a bad way, just as far as what bubble they belong in in the sphere of my life. I put certain people in my friend bubble, some in my really close friend bubble, some in my mentor bubble, some in my not-so-awesome friend bubble (yes, I have one, don't judge) and various and a sundry other bubbles. So which ones were the most influential, the most worthy of my acknowledgement in printed form? 

I am struggling because honestly, I can see the influence of so many in this process. Because this writing has spanned a number of years (I think around 4, or maybe 5...its fuzzy) and so many thing have happened in that time, so many different groups have influenced it. I have close friends who influenced the writing of the earlier chapters, but they were even closer friends when I brought the study to a close. When I wrapped up the study I had new friends that I didn't have when I started, and different people were influencing me and teaching me as I documented my journey. 

It is not an exaggeration at all to say that I was not the same person when I started as I was when I finished. I had at least one more kid, possibly two if I could just remember when this actually took place. I had that many more years of marriage experience under my belt, and had had a number of new crises and experiences that influenced me throughout the process. 

Its hard to acknowledge so few people, because truth be told the number of people who have moved this process along is innumerable. Looking back, I realized that I have had a variety of cheerleaders along the way. Some, like my mom, husband and bestie have been there every single step of the process. Many of them were only there for one section or spot in time when I was writing, editing, sharing or refining the study. One of these trusted me even though they didn't know me, and used my unfinished lessons to teach a ladies day. Several of them took my unedited, very rough study and shared their hearts about it. Some let me teach these lessons in bible classes, bible study groups or as a speaker at a ladies day.  Each one of them has refined the work and made it better. 

I couldn't possible acknowledge everyone for everything they did, so if you read it and you knew me in the last few years assume that I am grateful for your participation. And know that I am aware that without you, the EYN study would not have happened. 



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Endorsements 

5/21/2014

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Let me just say that asking for endorsements is some kind of humbling :) I have been so blessed by the sweet words that people have shared, and I am trying hard to ignore the voices in my head that say they are just saying those things because I asked them to. Ha! 

No really, I have been so blessed by the sweet things that ladies who have worked through this study. One of may favorites has been one of the ladies who completed the study as part of a group of women led by one of my favorite mentors. Here was her review:
"Everything You Need has prompted the most change in my day to day life more than any other Bible workbook I have studied. The gentle truths about being God's woman are presented in a simple, and sometimes humorous way, by Courtney Kendall Steed. It is definitely a study that I will refer back to over and over, and share it with other women who struggle with "I don't have what it takes." Bethany Doan
I mean good grief, why wouldn't you wanna do that study?! :)

So thankful for ladies who have been willing to pick up this study even before it was validated by a publisher or refined by an editor. That is not an easy task, and these ladies did it beautifully. Thank you dearly.
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Fall of 2014

5/18/2014

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Looking so forward to sharing the EYN bible study with you ladies this coming fall! I am so excited to officially be an author for 21st Century Christian, Inc. and to be part of legacy of wonderful writers and teachers. 

The EYN study will be available for ordering late summer, and will have discounts for orders of 15 or more. So, hope you are planning on a fall study with your ladies that will prayerfully encourage and uplift those of you who are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and like maybe you just aren't equipped for all the things that seem to be your job! 

Stay tuned, and I promise I will keep you up to date all things EYN! :)

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