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Alexis A. Goring

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Alexis A. Goring is a passionate writer with a degree in Print Journalism and an MFA in Creative Writing. She loves the art of storytelling and hopes that her stories will connect readers with the enduring, forever love of Jesus Christ.

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Average rating: 4.11 · 156 ratings · 129 reviews · 6 distinct works

	Stories and Songs of Faith: My Journey with God 4.64 avg rating — 39 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love in Pictures 4.39 avg rating — 38 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hope in My Heart: A Collection of Heartwarming Stories 3.50 avg rating — 40 ratings — published 2013 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Second Chance 3.83 avg rating — 35 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Devotionals for the Heart: Revelations of God’s Love by Alexis A. Goring (Goodreads Author), Nanci Rubin, Quantrilla Ard 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Summer Love's Travel Trove by June Foster (Goodreads Author), Alexis A. Goring (Goodreads Author), Teresa Ives Lilly (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Devotionals for the Heart: When God calls you to move beyond comfort

When God calls you to move beyond your place of comfort
A devotional by Colleen C. Howard

When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” And Moses said, “Here I am.” –Exodus 3:4 (NIV)
I’ve always found comfort in writing. I kept a diary as a child and journaled as a young adult.

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A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul: 100 Days of Peace for the Calm You Crave

by Becky Keife

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Alexis said: " What a wonderful book to encourage your heart and ease your anxiety! "A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul" delivers on its promise to cultivate peace and calm in your life. I highly recommend this easy read to soothe your soul! ...more "

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What If I'm Wrong?: Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure

by Heather Thompson Day

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Fighting Goliath: Slaying The Giant of Bipolar Disorder

by Jesslyn R. McCutcheon (Goodreads Author)

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Alexis said: " Brave. Bold. Comforting. Honest. Valiant. Those are the five words I would use to describe not only this author but her storytelling skills in this nonfiction book that gives the readers a personal view through the window of her life story.

Jesslyn, t ...more "

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Alexis A. Goring wrote a new blog post Devotionals for the Heart: When God calls you to move beyond comfort When God calls you to move beyond your place of comfort A devotional by Colleen C. Howard When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called Read more of this blog post »
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Alexis rated a book it was amazing Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Trusting God in the Details by Nichole J. Suvar (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This devotional book is a wonderful collaboration amongst these authors who made this devo complete. I enjoyed reading their reflections on life and appreciated their honesty in sharing stories from their experiences. The heartfelt messages in this b ...more
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Alexis rated a book it was amazing Uncomplicate It: Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way by Hosanna Wong	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book by Hosanna Wong is a gem! The author (Wong) immerses the reader in story from the start in a way that draws them into this 19-chapter journey through the pages of her real-life experiences as she grew to know God in a personal way. Her story ...more
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Alexis rated a book it was amazing All the Hard Things: 50 Days Through the Valley by Sarah Freymuth	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This devotional book is a wonderful read! The author (Sarah Freymuth) writes in a lyrical way filled with a tone of comfort. She shares her heart as this book opens with an introduction that prepares the reader to journey with her these 50 days of de ...more
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Alexis rated a book it was amazing God, Where Are You?: Unmasking Your Pain, Uncovering His Presence by Dominique Young (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book is a beautiful read that will encourage your heart and stir your faith in God. The author encourages us to seek God in all circumstances and trust that He will never leave you. It is a comprehensive read that includes questions for you to a ...more
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“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
― Oscar Wilde

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“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”
― Elbert Hubbard

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“Life's greatest adventure is love. Loving each other, loving others. And being loved--first by God, then by each other. There's no better purpose.”
― Melissa Tagg, Here to Stay

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