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Rise and Shine: Encouragement to Start Your Day

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When you rise from your bed, how many minutes does it take before you truly shine?

Oh, dear. That long.

Might I have just two of those precious minutes each morning? Two minutes to whisper a gentle word of encouragement, to brush a feather across your funny bone, to prove how beautiful and valuable you are to God?

Two minutes. No calories, no squat thrusts, I promise.

Rise, sister mine. And shine.

272 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

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Liz Curtis Higgs

76 books1,423 followers
Former Bad Girl, grateful for the grace God offers. Happy wife of Bill, one of the Good Guys. Proud mom of two grown-up kids with tender hearts. Lame housekeeper. Marginal cook. Pitiful gardener. Stuff I love? Encouraging my sisters in Christ—across the page, from the platform, online, in person. Unpacking Scripture. Traveling wherever God leads. Listening to His heart. Leaning into His embrace.

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250 reviews1 follower
December 13, 2010
I love this book! Very inspiring! Short 2 minute stories to read each morning and it seemed like each one was perfect for that day. Liz Curtis Higgs is SO funny! She made me laugh out loud. I want all of my friends to read this book. This is truly an amazing book.
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15 reviews1 follower
June 14, 2012
She's very witty and intelligent when it comes to sharing love, laughter & life.
Not to mention, Our Heavenly Father!
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157 reviews3 followers
January 5, 2017
This was a sweet little devotional book! Definitely something I will reach for again.

Liz Curtis Higgs has such a down to earth personality, which reflected in the
stories she shared.

Great encouraging nuggets for 100 mornings.

Have to admit, I placed this book aside several times.
Not that I wasn't enjoying it, I simply didn't want to stop reading!

Also, this was the first book by Mrs. Higgs I've read and already look forward to others!


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Author 4 books413 followers
June 4, 2020
This wonderful speaker share tidbits from her life in one hundred quick-read devotionals designed to give a great start to your day and help improve your life. From motherhood to maturity, these pieces ring with authenticity and vulnerability as they direct our hearts to the Lord. Each starts with a Scripture verse and closes with a heartfelt prayer and encouragement. I heartily recommend her writing and teaching. I received this as a prize from the author. All opinions are my own.
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29 reviews
January 23, 2021
A devotion for older women

so although Liz is a grest writer, this devotion was a struggle to connect with. As a women who is not a wife or a mother a lot of the devotions just didn't apply to where I am in life. There were a few that were more generic and I could apply to where I am as a young woman in Christ.
20 reviews
May 26, 2020
I had read this devotional several years ago but decided to use it for daily reading once again. Liz Curtis Higgs is hilarious, both in person and in her writing. If you are looking for a short devotional that is honest, humorous and helpful, give this one a try.
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136 reviews1 follower
June 6, 2020
I’ve so enjoyed this gift from my sister, spending time each morning reading a daily devotional. Liz’s writing is so heartwarming and funny at times as she relates her own life experiences to help others grow in their faith. We all need a sister in Christ that can lift us up and cheer us on.
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18 reviews
October 15, 2018
Devotional

If you like a quick devotion to jumpstart your day, check out Rise and Shine. Most are only a single page. (It's hard to judge pages when you're reading from a Kindle.)
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May 14, 2020
I hated to have it end





Absolutely love her writing style and the way she shares her story while encouraging her readers in their faith and salvation
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March 12, 2017
I love Liz Curtis Higgs. She's my personal cheerleader with this book.
Actually only read part of it. would like to get again when I'm not moving.
593 reviews16 followers
May 10, 2016
I'm reading this devotional and I'm only partway through it but I am really enjoying it. It makes me smile and that is a feat first thing in the morning.
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April 21, 2023
My second reread of this short devotional. I glean something new from each reread! Mrs. Higgs is such a relatable writer.
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