The Extraordinary Woman: A 30-Day Mentorship Program for Women

by Debbie Vaughan

Have you thought much about Proverbs 31 and what it means for us today? It’s a chapter all about the practice of biblical womanhood, written for people in all walks of life. It has something to say to us everywhere and in every culture. The Extraordinary Woman is a book for you, even if you are not married or not a mom!Enjoy these thirty readings from a wide range of women—who, maybe like you, are traveling the same journey and who have found priceless treasure in the counsel of Proverbs 31 and the extraordinary woman described there. You will find many practical points to encourage you along in your journey. Easy to read in just a few minutes, each devotion concludes with a cluster of heartfelt reflections that will help crystallize the key points you have read, give you some things to think and pray about (or discuss with others), and guide you with putting the principles into practice in your busy world.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Raised by various relatives in rural Arkansas, a lack of wherewithal developed my sense of adventure and a vivid imagination. My grandpa's wagon was a royal coach, the plow horse became my charger, and the barnyard animals were whatever I wished them to be. I learned at an early age, my mind could take me wherever I wanted to go and make me whoever I wished to be.

As I grew reading took me to far-away lands and places, the past and the future. I was hooked. Content to read, it didn’t occur to me to try my hand at writing until years later.

In my teens I discovered romance novels. I loved historicals and strong, virile heroes. Later I became interested in the paranormal. I devoured Ann Rice, Laurell K. Hamilton and others in the genre and found one constant. I always preferred the monsters. While composing my junior and senior themes in high school I discovered my love of writing and according to those literature teachers, a talent for it.

My ideas of what made a hero changed, as did my opinions of timid, meek heroines. No Pitiful Pearls for me, I liked my girls to have grit!

I am a member of RWA, my local chapter, Diamond State Romance Authors and the on-line critique group ERAuthors.

Forever a country girl, I reside on five rural acres with ten dogs and two horses.

Reviews

[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book! It was easy to read with simple chapters. Each chapter was written by a different lady, so all the different perspectives were really interesting! I also love the fact that this book was written with conservative Christian perspectives... and the KJV was used!

[Tara | Mercyandgracereads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the compilation of writers in this book. It made the charge presented feel less pointed to know it wasn’t just the voice of one person writing, but it must surely be the corrective guiding of the Holy Spirit using all these women to reach my heart.
This devotional follows the Proverbs 31 woman by highlighting one characteristic(portion of a verse) at a time. I’m thankful for the reminder that the Proverbs 31 woman is not a perfect woman with the perfect family, building the perfect life and career, and doing everything perfectly in a perfect single day. If you’re like me, that sometimes how I read that section of Scripture and it leaves me feeling worthless. That’s not what God intended. This study helped me see that a Proverbs 31 woman is a woman striving throughout her life to fulfill the will of the Lord in her relationships day by day. I look forward to reading more from the “Extradordinary” series by Christlife ministries.

[LeAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for women who want to please the Lord. Not overwhelming--daily devotionals that are 3-4 pp. long, all from Proverbs 31.

[Kassie Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well done devotional delving into the proverbs 31 woman!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Proverbs 31 woman. How can we be more like Her? I enjoyed this book.