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Own Your Life: Living with Deep Intention, Bold Faith, and Generous Love
Do you ever long for days full of joy and energy—days that bring out the best version of you rather than leave you exhausted? Do you sometimes catch yourself wishing life was more impactful and fulfilling? In a world that’s moving so fast, it’s easy to lose your sense of purpose. So now is the time to make each moment of your ordinary, everyday, beautiful existence count. It’s time to own your life.Sally Clarkson’s Own Your Life is a breath of fresh air into the life and soul of a busy woman. Like a faithful friend, Sally journeys with you to explore what it means to live meaningfully, follow God truly, and bring much-needed order to your chaos. Each page offers deeply personal, authentic, and practical guidance to help you build an intentional life. Discover what it means to own your life, and dare to trust God’s hands as He richly shapes your character, family, work, and soul.
272 pages, Paperback
First published January 6, 2015
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Sally Clarkson
58 books1,668 followersFrom working on college campuses, to sharing the Gospel behind the Iron Curtain as a missionary, traveling around the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia to speak on discipleship, Sally Clarkson has tenaciously sought after God's kingdom, and has used her ministry to encourage others to do the same. From her best-selling books such as Own Your Life, Desperate (with Sarah Mae), and her latest, The Lifegiving Home, Sally has shared from her heart and home about the value of motherhood and the potential for home to cultivate life, love, and faith. In 1995, She and her husband Clay founded Whole Heart Ministries, which has encouraged thousands of families around the world in discipling their children
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January 15, 2015
I have read all of the Clarkson family's books. . .Clay's, Sally's, and Sarah's. I have been to multiple mom's conferences both in Colorado and Texas and have heard them speak. I have attended their seminars at homeschooling conferences. I subscribe to their newsletter and read their blogs. So, when I saw that Sally was publishing yet another book I wasn't particularly enthused, not because I don't adore the message of the Clarkson family, but because I thought, "I've heard all the stories and I know their party line, what could this book possibly be but the same message and anecdotes with a new cover?" Honestly, I didn't even plan to buy it, but a friend of mine surprised me by sending me a copy, so of course I had to actually READ it right away.
Was I right in my pre-judgement? Yes, and no.
If you have never read the Clarksons, then this book will fly you over their primary messages, so in that regard I was correct. The book has chapters that are Cliff's Notes versions of some of their full-length books (or series) on the chapters' topics at hand and I would urge you to read those books if the chapters even remotely whetted your appetites. (Seasons of a Mother's Heart is the book I have given as a gift more often than any other book, always to rave reviews from the recipients; second to this is The Mission of Motherhood and Heartfelt Discipline, a book that has gotten less press, but is very poignant.)
For the "No" side of this answer, the anecdotes are fresh and raw and so REAL. I was hungry to peek into Sally's life and struggles and find my own similar struggles there. Also, she covers materials that I have hardly ever known her to touch on (marriage struggles, end of life issues), but that are more important to me as I, too, age. So, much of the book was a revelation for even old-hands like myself.
I am 44 years old, have homeschooled for 18 years, and now have my first grandchild and I have felt like every step of my life since I decided to leave law school to bring my then only-child to Kindergarten at home has been like that of an explorer hacking through the jungle with a machete. Titus 2 women were not clamoring to my side, begging to mentor me in biblical home discipleship. I was either utterly on my own and clueless, or bombarded by church ladies and gents telling me that I was wrong, wrong, a thousand times wrong about my choices to be a stay-at-home, homeschooling mama. I had "formula books" rammed at me and was severely rebuked when following the formulas contained within (God's way, of course!) weren't "working." Guilt. Shame. Blame. Loneliness. Fear.
I had one woman with children just a few years older than my own who was one step ahead of me on this homeschooling journey turn around, reach out to me, and show me the steps she'd taken to ease MY way forward. The few years we lived in the same town with her built me up tremendously. In 18 years ONE woman at church looked on me with compassion as she was herself crawling out of the other side of the Slough of Despond. ONE!
The older women in the church were feminists, career women, successful in worldly ambitions and pursuits and goods and too quick to condemn anybody doing anything different from the way THEY had done it. There WERE no Titus 2 women to be found, which is why Sally is so important to me and an entire generation of mothers. Her books, seminars, blog posts and newsletters are as folksy, and as personal as a "mass media" mentorship could possibly be and in the absence of one-on-one, face-to-face discipleship, the very best a distraught and lonely mama could have to encourage her to mop up one more mess and read one more bedtime story. More than anyone else, Sally got me through--is still getting me through, now that you mention it--I am still homeschooling my two youngest children.
I spent a few months last year caring for my dying mother in Oklahoma and was with her when she died. The night I returned to Colorado after delivering her eulogy in Texas, I rushed to be present for the home-birth of my first grandchild. This began a new season in my life. The bitter heartbreak of death and the thrilling hope of new life all in a day. It wasn't my first funeral or eulogy: besides various loved ones I have buried two of my own children. It certainly wasn't my first birth; I have had the privilege of being present for many babies making their debuts. Yet, burying my own mother and watching my granddaughter take her first breath with me as the middle-woman in this generational story, made me certain that I urgently needed to OWN MY LIFE.
And this is how Sally's book ends; with an urgent plea to make your life count for time and eternity, whether you fill stadiums for gospel rallies, or whether you are a godly grandmother whose biggest evangelistic "rally" is playing marbles with the neighborhood children and making them cookies and telling them stories about Jesus. . .take responsibility for ever moment and actively LIVE!
Was I right in my pre-judgement? Yes, and no.
If you have never read the Clarksons, then this book will fly you over their primary messages, so in that regard I was correct. The book has chapters that are Cliff's Notes versions of some of their full-length books (or series) on the chapters' topics at hand and I would urge you to read those books if the chapters even remotely whetted your appetites. (Seasons of a Mother's Heart is the book I have given as a gift more often than any other book, always to rave reviews from the recipients; second to this is The Mission of Motherhood and Heartfelt Discipline, a book that has gotten less press, but is very poignant.)
For the "No" side of this answer, the anecdotes are fresh and raw and so REAL. I was hungry to peek into Sally's life and struggles and find my own similar struggles there. Also, she covers materials that I have hardly ever known her to touch on (marriage struggles, end of life issues), but that are more important to me as I, too, age. So, much of the book was a revelation for even old-hands like myself.
I am 44 years old, have homeschooled for 18 years, and now have my first grandchild and I have felt like every step of my life since I decided to leave law school to bring my then only-child to Kindergarten at home has been like that of an explorer hacking through the jungle with a machete. Titus 2 women were not clamoring to my side, begging to mentor me in biblical home discipleship. I was either utterly on my own and clueless, or bombarded by church ladies and gents telling me that I was wrong, wrong, a thousand times wrong about my choices to be a stay-at-home, homeschooling mama. I had "formula books" rammed at me and was severely rebuked when following the formulas contained within (God's way, of course!) weren't "working." Guilt. Shame. Blame. Loneliness. Fear.
I had one woman with children just a few years older than my own who was one step ahead of me on this homeschooling journey turn around, reach out to me, and show me the steps she'd taken to ease MY way forward. The few years we lived in the same town with her built me up tremendously. In 18 years ONE woman at church looked on me with compassion as she was herself crawling out of the other side of the Slough of Despond. ONE!
The older women in the church were feminists, career women, successful in worldly ambitions and pursuits and goods and too quick to condemn anybody doing anything different from the way THEY had done it. There WERE no Titus 2 women to be found, which is why Sally is so important to me and an entire generation of mothers. Her books, seminars, blog posts and newsletters are as folksy, and as personal as a "mass media" mentorship could possibly be and in the absence of one-on-one, face-to-face discipleship, the very best a distraught and lonely mama could have to encourage her to mop up one more mess and read one more bedtime story. More than anyone else, Sally got me through--is still getting me through, now that you mention it--I am still homeschooling my two youngest children.
I spent a few months last year caring for my dying mother in Oklahoma and was with her when she died. The night I returned to Colorado after delivering her eulogy in Texas, I rushed to be present for the home-birth of my first grandchild. This began a new season in my life. The bitter heartbreak of death and the thrilling hope of new life all in a day. It wasn't my first funeral or eulogy: besides various loved ones I have buried two of my own children. It certainly wasn't my first birth; I have had the privilege of being present for many babies making their debuts. Yet, burying my own mother and watching my granddaughter take her first breath with me as the middle-woman in this generational story, made me certain that I urgently needed to OWN MY LIFE.
And this is how Sally's book ends; with an urgent plea to make your life count for time and eternity, whether you fill stadiums for gospel rallies, or whether you are a godly grandmother whose biggest evangelistic "rally" is playing marbles with the neighborhood children and making them cookies and telling them stories about Jesus. . .take responsibility for ever moment and actively LIVE!
August 20, 2015
As a book, it was okay. A lot of imagery and flowery writing that I could've done without. But I felt like the title (of the book and the sections) didn't match the content. It was more like "Own Your Faith". The answer for pretty much every problem presented was "read your Bible, pray, have more faith". And I lost count of how many times the author mentioned "the countless books and conferences our ministry has produced". I know many women are loving this book, but it severely missed the mark for me and was not what I expected. The only reason I finished it was because I received it from the published in exchange for a review.
February 27, 2023
I picked this book up for a 2023 re-read after reading Four Thousand Weeks, by Oliver Burkeman. Burkeman's book ends on a depressing note as he believes that we are meaningless, doing meaningless things in life. While I enjoyed this book and gleaned a few things from it, I wanted to follow it up with a Christian focused book on how to spend the time God has given us. I remembered enjoying this book by Clarkson back in 2020 and I enjoyed it once again. Boosted the morale after the Burkeman tragedy. ;)
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I really appreciated this Sally Clarkson read. I read this during quarantine, a time period when I feel like I'm re-examining my own life and purpose and what God would be asking of me for the future. This was a good companion book for this season and offered me a lot of food for thought. She posed some good questions and promoted the idea that I need to prayerfully, studiously consider the journey that God has me on. It was good. Glad I read it.
****
I really appreciated this Sally Clarkson read. I read this during quarantine, a time period when I feel like I'm re-examining my own life and purpose and what God would be asking of me for the future. This was a good companion book for this season and offered me a lot of food for thought. She posed some good questions and promoted the idea that I need to prayerfully, studiously consider the journey that God has me on. It was good. Glad I read it.
February 7, 2015
I'm only about 1/3 through this book and I think I'm going to put it down for now. It's just too touchy-feely for me. A lot of stories with a lot of elaborate fluffy details, and with my ADD brain I simply lose focus. I think Sally is a wonderful Christian woman and I'm sure her words touch many women. But for me, the style of the writing simply isn't holding my attention at this time in my life. I don't doubt, however, that many women would give this 5 stars and surely enjoy it and feel challenged by it.
January 23, 2020
I was so excited to read this book because I've read some of Sally Clarkson's other books. Unfortunately, I did not care for the first few chapters - it began much like a self-help book sprinkled with lots of "Christianese". However, as I got deeper into the chapters and various topics I felt as though things were much more practical and biblically based. I don't agree with all of Sally's "idealistic theology" but I did find many of the chapters to be incredibly thoughtful and inspiring. The latter half of the book was definitely my favorite. I especially enjoyed the chapters on spiritual disciplines, faith, emotional health, integrity, loving others, cultivating a home, marriage, and motherhood. I highlighted many, many sentences and quotes in this book and got some great ideas of life-giving activities that I would like to incorporate into my own life. Even though the beginning wasn't my favorite, this book redeemed itself and I'm so glad I read it! ❤️
June 29, 2019
I listened to this one, and it was like listening to an 8 hour devotional. I loved it! It is such a great reminder of how to have Christ-centered lives, homes, marriages, and relationships. I love her emphasis on what true Christianity is and the focus on how to create spiritual moments daily.
September 27, 2015
I love Sally Clarkson. The end.
For real, though. This, in my opinion, was her most "real" book. She shares her struggles and weaknesses. She's usually pretty idealistic (one of the things I love about her!) but it seemed like in this book, she really got down to the heart of the matter(s).
One thing I love about Sally is her constant devotion to the Lord and her ability to take any issue and encourage you to surrender it to Jesus.
I would love to sit down and have coffee with this women, but I'm pretty sure I'll have to wait until we get to Heaven. ;o)
For real, though. This, in my opinion, was her most "real" book. She shares her struggles and weaknesses. She's usually pretty idealistic (one of the things I love about her!) but it seemed like in this book, she really got down to the heart of the matter(s).
One thing I love about Sally is her constant devotion to the Lord and her ability to take any issue and encourage you to surrender it to Jesus.
I would love to sit down and have coffee with this women, but I'm pretty sure I'll have to wait until we get to Heaven. ;o)
September 27, 2021
I took almost 3 years of a break on this book but it was worth it. I read it at the right time for me and it really resonated in my life, matching up with many things I've learned over the past 3 years. God really spoke to my heart with it in profound, deep, and personal ways. I really can't say much more than that. I felt it was very healing for me in many areas I have been dealing with wounds, and I'm just really grateful to have read it, finally. God's timing really does make more sense if you can open your heart and trust it.
December 20, 2022
2.5 ⭐️s.
Some good reminders: the incomparable gift of warm and open hospitality; the value of transparent honesty and vulnerable relating, which will sometimes happen when least convenient; the need for time with God, learning to know and love Jesus; the wisdom of recognizing personal pressures and refreshing in meaningful ways.
Some irritants: she shared pretty generously of her parents’ shortcomings, pretty generously of her own parenting triumphs. Peppered throughout were comments—or complete letters—from Sally’s children or others, rather in awe of the gap between what parenting/Christianity looks like for everyone else and what it looks like for Sally. I do not question the possibility that for some, she was the only true hope and living faith they knew; but to share such glowing terms, so frequently and extendedly, about your own self—I wonder the intention. Undoubtedly, the influence of their family in general and her in particular has been significant; but I cringe at sharing the doubts and rude comments of others, particularly their family members—now deceased perhaps? or maybe they don’t read her stuff??—questioning on the plausibility of their proposed publishing and speaking ministry, also mentioning frequently and in glittering ways—how many books, how many languages translated in, the exhaustion of such a thriving ministry, the number of attendees, the impressive building hosting their retreat, feedback of others—just how wrong they were.
The thesis seemed to be: Love Jesus. Love others well, like me, not like most other people. Look at the results!
If her impact is that singular—and I do know her influence is for many quite strong—still: let someone else write the book.
Some good reminders: the incomparable gift of warm and open hospitality; the value of transparent honesty and vulnerable relating, which will sometimes happen when least convenient; the need for time with God, learning to know and love Jesus; the wisdom of recognizing personal pressures and refreshing in meaningful ways.
Some irritants: she shared pretty generously of her parents’ shortcomings, pretty generously of her own parenting triumphs. Peppered throughout were comments—or complete letters—from Sally’s children or others, rather in awe of the gap between what parenting/Christianity looks like for everyone else and what it looks like for Sally. I do not question the possibility that for some, she was the only true hope and living faith they knew; but to share such glowing terms, so frequently and extendedly, about your own self—I wonder the intention. Undoubtedly, the influence of their family in general and her in particular has been significant; but I cringe at sharing the doubts and rude comments of others, particularly their family members—now deceased perhaps? or maybe they don’t read her stuff??—questioning on the plausibility of their proposed publishing and speaking ministry, also mentioning frequently and in glittering ways—how many books, how many languages translated in, the exhaustion of such a thriving ministry, the number of attendees, the impressive building hosting their retreat, feedback of others—just how wrong they were.
The thesis seemed to be: Love Jesus. Love others well, like me, not like most other people. Look at the results!
If her impact is that singular—and I do know her influence is for many quite strong—still: let someone else write the book.
May 2, 2015
Like all Sally's books encouraging read, and some helpful prompts in there, too about making the most of time, and especially the time we have with our children, and family.
One thing that I really did not like, though was the quote she headed a chapter with from a former Pope. I would be wary of this, as to some they might think it justifies Roman Catholicism. I see the Pope as a Spiritual apostate, and not a Christian. However, having said this, she never every justifies works based religion in her books. I feel I would be wrong not to mention this.
One thing that I really did not like, though was the quote she headed a chapter with from a former Pope. I would be wary of this, as to some they might think it justifies Roman Catholicism. I see the Pope as a Spiritual apostate, and not a Christian. However, having said this, she never every justifies works based religion in her books. I feel I would be wrong not to mention this.
September 16, 2020
Maybe closer to 3.5 ⭐️s.
This was like a biblically driven, less-cringe take on the “self-care” culture. Sally writes in themes and with a lot of emotion. This book was primarily about: with God, all things are possible, taking care of your mental health, relying on God in hardships, etc. She discusses a lot of stories from her life and the Bible to drive her points home. Overall not too bad, but nothing groundbreaking. It was more like sitting and chatting with a sweet friend over coffee (which isn’t bad at all!).
This was like a biblically driven, less-cringe take on the “self-care” culture. Sally writes in themes and with a lot of emotion. This book was primarily about: with God, all things are possible, taking care of your mental health, relying on God in hardships, etc. She discusses a lot of stories from her life and the Bible to drive her points home. Overall not too bad, but nothing groundbreaking. It was more like sitting and chatting with a sweet friend over coffee (which isn’t bad at all!).
April 3, 2016
This is the second Sally Clarkson book I've read. I admire Clarkson's life and ministry, but can't seem to connect to her via her books. The chapter that made this book worth the effort, though, was the one on the high cost of loving. One thing off-putting about this book is that the many examples she gives from her own life come off as bragging, which I'm sure was never her intention.
February 19, 2016
Much to love. Some that is irksome.
August 20, 2021
Very encouraging book, especially during a season of my life when it’s been hard to muster the motivation to pursue excellence.
September 27, 2019
Wow, what a book. This was the first book by Sally Clarkson that I have read and I fell in love with her. She is such a godly influence and I feel like I learned so much from her. Transitioning from high school to an adult was not an easy thing for me but reading this book has spurred me on and inspired me to take responsibility for my life and not waste it. There is so much I can do even while still living at home. She taught me that being intentional is the best way to live. I just finished it and yet I want to read it straight through again to soak in the wisdom God has given her and pick up things I missed the first time through. To live for God is the best life I could have! I am so glad I read Own Your Life!
January 22, 2017
The chapters in this book have been read and reread as I worked my way through it. The overall theme for this book is being a good steward of the life we are given. My biggest take-aways are simple ones--seek God daily and consider where He leads today. Don't wait for life circumstances to change to do the things God calls you to today. In all things, love others with God's love.
March 5, 2025
What I wouldn’t give to have a cup of tea with Sally Clarkson. This book is full of the kind of wisdom I imagine she would pour into me if we were friends in real life.
September 7, 2015
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514JNNCNSxLOwn Your Life: Living with Deep Intention, Bold Faith, and Generous Love
by Sally Clarkson
“If you’ve ever wondered what a life well lived looks like, you’ll find the secret be-tween the pages of this book.” –Lisa-Jo BakerGod has made you with the capacity to live courageously, to have great faith, and to become a person of influence.Will you follow hard after Him and live into your potential? Will you choose today to own your life?
Sally Clark-son has raised her family, ministered around the world, and mentored countless women with this soul-resounding message. And in Own Your Life, she brings it straight to your heart. If your days seem filled with stresses, challenges, and difficulties . . . if you long to feel God’s blessing but instead fear you’re drifting away from Him . . . this book is the breath of spiritual oxygen you need.
It’s time to own your life.
Learn to live each day with spiritual intention—and see how your moment-by-moment decisions add up to a breathtaking life story that shines with God’s love. You’ll come alive with confidence, energy, and purpose as you discover His finger-prints in your most ordinary days. Your life will become a lasting legacy that points others to Him—and He will honor your decisions beyond what you ever imagined.
About the Author
Sally Clarkson co-founded and has served as the women’s ministry director of Whole Heart Ministries with her husband, Clay, since 1994. As a conference speaker, author of eleven popular books, and ministry leader, she has helped countless Christian parents build life-giving homes and raise wholehearted children for Christ.
–This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Own Your Life how we can take responsibility for different areas of our life, while still allowing God to work in them. Sally Clarkson has filled each chapter with something we can own and take care of on our own. Each chapter shows us what our parts are in our own lives. This book enables all to see what areas they can work on in their life and what they can do to keep on the path to God’s Kingdom.
Countless times I have come across books that speak to me at just the right time in my life, when I need the contents and messages it has for me. This book has done just that, it has spoken to me at the right time in areas where I need it most. Even the people mentioned in the book spoke to my own life, such as the son’s name being similar to my own son’s name. I found a wealth of valuable information on how to make a home a home (I would like the Sally Clarkson to write a book titled “Home” which would deal exclusively with how to make a home a home in detail.). I also discovered valuable nuggets dealing with being a mom and a wife. There can be a lot of information relating to love in more than just one section. Love is the greatest commandment.
Each chapter starts off with a quote and a scripture verse relating to the chapter’s content. The content of the chapter holds examples/experiences from the author’s own life as well as from Biblical events. Towards the end of each chapter there are suggestions and questions of things the reader can ask themselves and do to progress in that specific area. After the questions there is a prayer that the author prays with the reader. For each prayer I made it personal and changed all the “us” to “me” or “I”. I found Own Your Life to be exceptionally powerful!
I highly recommend Own Your Life to all!
514JNNCNSxLOwn Your Life: Living with Deep Intention, Bold Faith, and Generous Love
by Sally Clarkson
“If you’ve ever wondered what a life well lived looks like, you’ll find the secret be-tween the pages of this book.” –Lisa-Jo BakerGod has made you with the capacity to live courageously, to have great faith, and to become a person of influence.Will you follow hard after Him and live into your potential? Will you choose today to own your life?
Sally Clark-son has raised her family, ministered around the world, and mentored countless women with this soul-resounding message. And in Own Your Life, she brings it straight to your heart. If your days seem filled with stresses, challenges, and difficulties . . . if you long to feel God’s blessing but instead fear you’re drifting away from Him . . . this book is the breath of spiritual oxygen you need.
It’s time to own your life.
Learn to live each day with spiritual intention—and see how your moment-by-moment decisions add up to a breathtaking life story that shines with God’s love. You’ll come alive with confidence, energy, and purpose as you discover His finger-prints in your most ordinary days. Your life will become a lasting legacy that points others to Him—and He will honor your decisions beyond what you ever imagined.
About the Author
Sally Clarkson co-founded and has served as the women’s ministry director of Whole Heart Ministries with her husband, Clay, since 1994. As a conference speaker, author of eleven popular books, and ministry leader, she has helped countless Christian parents build life-giving homes and raise wholehearted children for Christ.
–This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Own Your Life how we can take responsibility for different areas of our life, while still allowing God to work in them. Sally Clarkson has filled each chapter with something we can own and take care of on our own. Each chapter shows us what our parts are in our own lives. This book enables all to see what areas they can work on in their life and what they can do to keep on the path to God’s Kingdom.
Countless times I have come across books that speak to me at just the right time in my life, when I need the contents and messages it has for me. This book has done just that, it has spoken to me at the right time in areas where I need it most. Even the people mentioned in the book spoke to my own life, such as the son’s name being similar to my own son’s name. I found a wealth of valuable information on how to make a home a home (I would like the Sally Clarkson to write a book titled “Home” which would deal exclusively with how to make a home a home in detail.). I also discovered valuable nuggets dealing with being a mom and a wife. There can be a lot of information relating to love in more than just one section. Love is the greatest commandment.
Each chapter starts off with a quote and a scripture verse relating to the chapter’s content. The content of the chapter holds examples/experiences from the author’s own life as well as from Biblical events. Towards the end of each chapter there are suggestions and questions of things the reader can ask themselves and do to progress in that specific area. After the questions there is a prayer that the author prays with the reader. For each prayer I made it personal and changed all the “us” to “me” or “I”. I found Own Your Life to be exceptionally powerful!
I highly recommend Own Your Life to all!
January 13, 2015
God has made you with the capacity to live courageously, to have great faith, and to become a person of influence. Will you follow hard after Him and live into your potential? Will you choose today to own your life?
Learn to live each day with spiritual intention—and see how your moment-by-moment decisions add up to a breathtaking life story that shines with God’s love. You’ll come alive with confidence, energy, and purpose as you discover His fingerprints in your most ordinary days. Your life will become a lasting legacy that points others to Him—and He will honor your decisions beyond what you ever imagined.”
“What will be the legacy of your life? What story will the day of your life tell? Will you invest your life for eternity, or spend it, wasting the days on things that do not matter, on issues that will quickly fade away?” (Page xv) Those are the first words in the opening of this book and they are powerful. They are the words that challenged the author, Sally Clarkson, all those years ago. They are the basis for this thought-provoking book, a book written to challenge you to ponder your life, and own it. Own and take responsibility for your own behavior, decisions, and attitudes.
In these 200+ pages, the author walks us through our ownership of our life, our visions, giving control of our life to God and then partnering with Him as He transforms our attitudes and actions, and finally owning our life by loving well and creating a lasting legacy. This book filled with so much wisdom and truth. It is a must read, not just a read… but also a study.
Visit the author’s website at: www.SallyClarkson.com
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale House Publisher, in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.
*Reviews of this book were posted at the following locations:
Amazon, Christian Book, Deeper Shopping, Goodreads, and to be featured on my blog at http://titus3.wordpress.com
Learn to live each day with spiritual intention—and see how your moment-by-moment decisions add up to a breathtaking life story that shines with God’s love. You’ll come alive with confidence, energy, and purpose as you discover His fingerprints in your most ordinary days. Your life will become a lasting legacy that points others to Him—and He will honor your decisions beyond what you ever imagined.”
“What will be the legacy of your life? What story will the day of your life tell? Will you invest your life for eternity, or spend it, wasting the days on things that do not matter, on issues that will quickly fade away?” (Page xv) Those are the first words in the opening of this book and they are powerful. They are the words that challenged the author, Sally Clarkson, all those years ago. They are the basis for this thought-provoking book, a book written to challenge you to ponder your life, and own it. Own and take responsibility for your own behavior, decisions, and attitudes.
In these 200+ pages, the author walks us through our ownership of our life, our visions, giving control of our life to God and then partnering with Him as He transforms our attitudes and actions, and finally owning our life by loving well and creating a lasting legacy. This book filled with so much wisdom and truth. It is a must read, not just a read… but also a study.
Visit the author’s website at: www.SallyClarkson.com
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale House Publisher, in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.
*Reviews of this book were posted at the following locations:
Amazon, Christian Book, Deeper Shopping, Goodreads, and to be featured on my blog at http://titus3.wordpress.com
June 7, 2015
Lots of practical tips on Christian living from this book. A reminder that God often does not work with the most qualified, but with the most available. We had lots of things to agree on (1) "My mother-in-law is no Naomi." (2) instrumental guitar music (3) always sit in front of a window (4) convinced that gratefulness is a life-changer (5) a friend-oriented person (6) spending time in the Word of God (7) homeschooling (8) having no curtains on my bedroom windows so I can enjoy morning light.
More gems:
"Begin by identifying the drains and sources of chaos that steal our spiritual and emotional energy."
"In the absence of biblical convictions, people will go the way of culture."
"God has filled the world with potential pleasures."
*I meet very few women who seem exemplary of character and soul, whose lives challenge me to be more excellent."
More gems:
"Begin by identifying the drains and sources of chaos that steal our spiritual and emotional energy."
"In the absence of biblical convictions, people will go the way of culture."
"God has filled the world with potential pleasures."
*I meet very few women who seem exemplary of character and soul, whose lives challenge me to be more excellent."
March 23, 2015
Read at just the right season of my life as we RV traveled. A keeper of a book to read again. Sally is like a kindred spirit friend with her thoughts in this book. I haven't enjoyed her other writings nearly as much as I did this one.
February 24, 2025
There is nothing like counsel from a godly, brave, courageous, and loving woman who has ministered to me all my "mommy" life! This is my third time reading this, and I HIGHLY recommend it. We women are so loved by God!
July 27, 2015
Sally Clarkson is always wonderful and this book is no exception!
February 8, 2018
I am launching another 101 things to do in 1001 days, so I thought it would be good to read this to help me prepare. I was able to borrow it through my library's inter-library loan service, but I confess I only read the first one and a half chapters before needing to return it.
The author related a time that was very difficult for her which reminded me of a time that was very difficult for me. She had an "aha!" moment or what could also be called a "coming to Jesus" moment which she shared. I had a very similar experience, which I have shared with those close to me many times. She vowed she would strive to be a joyful person; to practice gratitude; to notice blessings; to have more faith, and to love more (my words).
And such is the tone of the book.
This author was new to me but apparently she has quite a following through these links:
SallyClarkson.com , MomHeart.com , WholeHeart.org , and MomHeartConference.com .
My 101 in 1001 blog is stardust-by-yvaine.blogspot.com . I haven't added anything to it yet since my previous 101...
The author related a time that was very difficult for her which reminded me of a time that was very difficult for me. She had an "aha!" moment or what could also be called a "coming to Jesus" moment which she shared. I had a very similar experience, which I have shared with those close to me many times. She vowed she would strive to be a joyful person; to practice gratitude; to notice blessings; to have more faith, and to love more (my words).
And such is the tone of the book.
This author was new to me but apparently she has quite a following through these links:
SallyClarkson.com , MomHeart.com , WholeHeart.org , and MomHeartConference.com .
My 101 in 1001 blog is stardust-by-yvaine.blogspot.com . I haven't added anything to it yet since my previous 101...
December 18, 2017
Sally's wisdom and love for Jesus shine through every page of this book. I underlined many thoughts that spoke to me so I can go back and ponder some more.
May 29, 2019
This is now probably my favorite nonfiction book ever. If the description appeals to you at all, READ IT!
December 30, 2019
Really helpful book about living a life of purpose and intentionality. Will have to revisit in order to put all her insights into practice.
March 11, 2020
I have not read a single Sally Clarkson book I did not love!
March 2, 2021
I really appreciate Sally's wisdom and encouragement to live well.
September 12, 2019
I'm reading this in a time of rediscovery of who I am. This book reminds me it's not about me, it's about who Christ is and how I live according to His kingdom.
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