Live, Love, and Learn: Devotional Messages for Women

by Mary Ellen Edmunds (Contributor), Emily Watts (Contributor), Hilary Weeks (Contributor)

Sometimes we just need a little encouragement. Other times, a good laugh can turn the entire day around. Then there are times when a personal insight reminds us that there is more to life than schedules, laundry, and yet another trip to the grocery store. More than 60 straight- to- the- heart messages from the Time Out for Women team of speakers help make the connection between where we are and where we want to be. Included are selections by Mary Ellen Edmunds, Ardeth Kapp, Emily Watts, Hilary Weeks, and Virginia Pearce. This inspirational collection captures the warmth and wisdom of your favorite LDS speakers and authors.

He is helping you by Mary Ellen Edmunds
Decide once by Don H. Staheli
Allowing time for change by Virginia Hinckley Pearce
Alternatives to growing old by Mary Ellen Edmunds
A little lesson I learned from chocolate by Emily Watts
Stop, look, and listen by Ardeth Kapp
Happy New Year! by Emily Watts
The power to find by James l. Ferrell
Genuine compliments by Mary Ellen Edmunds
Hurrah for families! by Virginia Hinckley Pearce
Call home by Ardeth Kapp
The Easter poem by Kathleen Hinckley Barnes Walker
Seasons of life by Mary Ellen Edmunds
Why I love this church by Emily Watts
The marvelous cycle of compliments by Hilary Weeks
My family miracle! by Carolyn Rasmus
When I run out of birthdays by Ardeth G. Kapp
Someday by Emily Watts
After we put Christmas away by Dean Hughes
Great faith has a short shelf life by Kim Nelson
Food for thought by Hilary Weeks
Getting rid of junk by Cherie Call
Staying connected by Ardeth G. Kapp
Long words by Mary Ellen Edmunds
Lane ends, merge left by Hilary Weeks
Which way is right? by Emily Watts
Porches by Mary Ellen Edmunds
Got energy? by Hilary Weeks
The little things by Merrilee Boyack
Spiritual valleys by Carolyn Rasmus
Listening by Hilary Weeks
You are here by Kim Nelson
The Sunday sacrifice by Emily Watts
Miracles by Merrilee Boyack
The real you by Hilary Weeks
Help! I'm surrounded! by Chris Stewart
Orange eye shadow vs. amazing grace by Cherie Call
Tomorrow's assignment by Merrilee Boyack
Laundry on my birthday?! by Daryl Hoole
Signs of faith by Pamela Hansen
Bread of life by Sharon G. Larsen
A must see! beautiful inside! by Cherie Call
The tow truck parable by Laurel Christensen
A bag of cats by Kim Nelson
Are we being wise? by Dean Hughes
"Team play" or "giggle ball" by Camille Fronk Olson
Going once! going twice! sold! by Pamela H. Hansen
Spring snow by Emily Watts
The top job by Daryl Hoole

Genres: Lds, Inspirational, Nonfiction

138 pages, Hardcover

First published February 27, 2008

About the author

Mary Ellen Edmunds has served as director of training at the Missionary Training Center and as a member of the Relief Society general board. She graduated from the College of Nursing at Brigham Young University, has been a faculty member at BYU, and has served several full-time missions. A popular speaker, she is also the author of Happiness: Finders, Keepers; Love Is a Verb; and Thoughts for a Bad Hair Day.

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful little book full of small bites of encouragement and inspiration

[Estella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful and inspiring devotional messages by some of my favorite LDS speakers/authors. I will definitely revisit this little book again and again!

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, interesting and inspirational stories, specifically for LDS readers. A nice, quick, uplifting book.

[Brianne · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was ok. I struggled with it at times because I wasn't in the right mindset. I was actually a little disappointed because I thought I'd get more out of it than I did. I would say if I compared it to the Chicken Book for the Soul books that I enjoy those books better than this book. Here's my pros and cons of the book.

Pros:
-Very fast read.
-Each story is no more than 3-4 pages.

Cons:
-You definitely have to be in the mindset to read this book. If you're mind is wandering or you're tired, not a good book to read.
-For me, not as inspiring as going to a Time Out for Women event, and not as humorous, and that's why I thought it would be a fabulous book!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this for almost two years. Shhh, don't tell my mom who bought it for me! However, I'd have to say that, on a personal level, it did me more good lately than it would have done two years ago. I loved that there were several different authors. I loved that they weren't lengthy chapters, but also not one-paragraph devotional thoughts. Almost all chapters had something that resonated with me in my life right now. I'm sure that many people would be able to find several things, too. I give this five-stars mainly for personal reasons, but it's still a great book!

[Kathy Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading a long book, its hard for me to jump into another one because I am still attached to the previous book and characters. I like to savour. So, to keep myself continually reading, I pick up something light and inspiring. Deseret came out with a book called Time Out for Women Live, Love and Learn. Its filled with devotional messages for women by various authors and artists and their positive out look on life. One of my favorite messages is a metaphor written by Virgina Hinckley Pearce. Allowing a time for Change.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has short, inspirational messages from men and women. I really enjoyed it and wrote down some thoughts in my journal from the book. For example, Merrilee Boyack talked about having gratitude for small things throughout the day. She said she was grateful for microwaves, curling irons, use of her legs, etc., just several things that we often take for granted. I thought that was an especially good reminder.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was good. It was very easy to read, because every thought was only 2 - 3 short pages. But I was probably only THRILLED with maybe ten of the ones I read. You know, where I thought I could use it in a talk or lesson some day. But it was an easy read, and like I said, I really liked a few of their thoughts!

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book -- each chapter was just a few pages, easy and quick to read. Wonderful messages that I could easily relate to. I found myself stopping to read a chapter, then "just one more" throughout the day. Good gift book!

[Summers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some great ideas and insights. Each one very short and sweet so quick reads. Great for taking along when you know you'll be waiting somewhere. In the future, I know I'll go back and read some again. Thanks Mary!

[Danni · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love time out for women and I don't get to go this year. I thought this little book would give me the inspiration I needed even though it is not the real thing. I loved the spirit of this book. I would recommned it to anyone who is feeling stressed out.

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read of short messages to women. Puts life into perspective from those who have truly experienced and learned from life.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was various inspirational talks put together in a book. I think it's a good thing for LDS women but it didn't get me excited like most LDS books do. It was good just not sensational.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It is a a compilation of little talks from different LDS singers and writers. Very uplifting book!

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's full of short uplifting messages. Definitely worth reading.

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun little book with short little thoughts. It was nice to read a quick pick-me-up each day. It was very inspiring and uplifting.

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not ashamed to say the only reason I'm almost done with this short yet wonderful book, is because I smartly put it in the bathroom!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for book club. It is a fast read and very inspirational. Worthy of reading several times to remember the inspiring message.

[Aubrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always good to have some inspiration! There were some cute little stories in here!

[Loni · Rating 5 out of 5]

A compliation from the "best of" speakers at the Time out For Women Conferences over the past few years. This is a easy to ready chapter at a time, for a daily lift!

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this for Christmas and read it in almost a day. Easy to read, uplifting messages from the Time Out for Women devotionals.

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of information that everyone needs in their lives

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Devotional messages for woman. I love this little book because it gives you short stories that you could use in lessons, family home evening, or for talks.

[Ann Baxter · Rating 3 out of 5]

short, quick, pick-me-ups. Great for a Sunday morning starter.

[Danica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book I got for Easter. I loved reading a couple stories a day. What wonderful thoughts and insight these messages have for women.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our Relief Society is doing this as a pass around book (4 copies circulating among the sisters). I enjoyed all the short essays. Some funny, some inspirational. A lift-your-spirits kind of book.

[Cherice · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice little book to keep in the bathroom.....pick it up and read a short inspirational message!

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful little messages. I think the messages will have different impact as you go through different stages of life or trials. Some really stood out to me and some just flew right by. Nice read.

[Cindy Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading these short little thoughts.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute bite sized inspiration