With the heart of a gentle encourager, Lucinda Secrest McDowell provides practical wisdom for how to live a vibrant life, rooted and grounded in God’s extravagant love and grace. Soul Strong is a generous offering from an honest, trustworthy mentor. I’m grateful for this beautiful gift.” —Sharon
Garlough Brown, author of the Sensible Shoes Series and Shades of Light
“The first time I met Lucinda
Secrest McDowell she looked me straight in the eyes as asked me how she could pray for me. I knew then I’d encountered someone who genuinely cares for others and desires to see God move in their lives and work. In Soul Strong , we are all the beneficiaries of that same supportive spirit one receives when sitting with
Lucinda at a conference or a coffee shop. This beautiful blend of biblical truth, personal wisdom, and practical guidance will help any women who wants to live the full, vibrant life Jesus promises us.” —Teri Lynne Underwood, author of Praying for Girls: Asking God for the Things They Need Most
“Each day we are faced with choices that determine our posture and stamina as we run the race Jesus has laid out for His own. In Soul Strong , Lucinda Secrest McDowell tracks right alongside and lovingly points us to the Word of God and seven decisions we must make to run with steadfastness and joy. Dig in, do the work, and watch your soul strength rise.”
—Lee Nienhuis, author of Brave Mom, Brave Kids and host of the Moms in Prayer podcast
“Upon first meeting Lucinda Secrest McDowell I quickly sensed a vibrancy, prompting me to lean in closely to her words in Soul Strong: 7 Keys to a Vibrant Life . As a woman in my late thirties, I loved the practical applications and truth found in these pages as
Lucinda uses her own transparency, Scripture, and stories to beautifully point you back again and again to how to live soul strong . The interactive format is helpful in exploring simple but life-changing keys for the reader to live a vibrant faith-filled life. If you have a longing for your soul to feel strong on the good days, bad days, and all the in-between-days, join my friend
Lucinda on this compelling journey.”
—Jennifer
Hand, speaker, trauma counselor, and author of 31 Days to Coming Alive
“At once a Bible study and a study of one’s self, this amazing little book will not only fill you with hope but will inspire you to dig in deep, grow in your faith, and abide sweetly in Jesus. Filled with beautiful prayers and gentle reminders of the firm foundation we have in God, Lucinda Secrest McDowell authentically deals with challenges we face to becoming strong in our faith. Soul Strong is about so much more than simply doing the things that will make our souls strong—it inspires us to dwell deep in the only One who can make our souls strong. Intentional,
biblical, encouraging, and infused with hope. I cannot recommend this book enough!” —Heidi Chiavaroli,
Carol award-winning author of Freedom’s Ring and The Tea Chest
Soul Strong
to explore the real you according to God’s design. She strings stories together with the Word to illustrate a beautiful vision of an authentically vibrant life shaped by deep abiding in God’s love and kindness, grace and mercy, gratitude and hope.” —Elisa Pulliam, coach,
speaker, and author of Meet the New You and Unblinded Faith
“As a wife, mom, homeschooler, and teacher, my soul has felt weary in the well-doing. Then Lucinda’s Soul Strong came my way—and I knew this is the book so many of us desperately need. In spiritual love and wisdom, Lucinda Secrest McDowell guides us to see clearly what we often neglect: soul care. Her prayer-filled, story-rich writing guides us to set aside insecurities and entanglements and instead make rich deposits in the eternal bank of our souls. More than just inspirational, this book is foundational and practical; I read feeling deep relief at having scriptural keys to guide my way toward a stronger, more vibrant inner life with Christ.” —Julie Kieras, family and parenting blogger at HappyStrongHome.com
