Review\n"Out of the Dark is a musician’s hope-filled memoir about how she found strength and healing through her faith." --Foreword Reviews\n“A concise and earnest memoir about music, grief, and faith.” --Kirkus Reviews\nGrammy award-winning music artist Mandisa tells an inspiring story of peaks and valleys, trials and joys, wins and losses. Through her gripping narrative, she shows that our choice to trust God can not only overcome our need to understand why bad things happen, but can help us to embrace a life of joy and freedom. 
Out of the Dark is Mandisa’s exploration of the journey she’s taken from when she first became a Christian, to her rise as an American Idol finalist and receiving multiple Grammy and Dove Award nominations, as well as the dark and challenging times she experienced along the way. She writes personally and openly about the hardships she has faced and the way she felt betrayed by God, but also about how God has brought her out of the valley into His glorious light. Along the way, she also shares her struggles in learning how to love her body and care for her health. 
Just as Mandisa’s Grammy-award winning song “Overcomer” was topping the Contemporary Christian Music charts, her friend for whom “Overcomer” had been written passed away. After losing this close friend to cancer, despite months of prayers on her behalf, Mandisa descended into depression, isolating herself and turning to her familiar friend, food, for comfort. 
Throughout Out of the Dark, Mandisa uses her experiences to address the following themes: The pain of grief and loss Surviving abuse Embracing true beauty and a healthy body image Coping with severe depression Healthy―and disordered―eating The role of faith in hope and healing Letting go of shame Following your unique calling and passion How friends and family are crucial for healing The challenges of 2020, including protecting mental and emotional health while navigating a public health crisis; quarantining; and coping with racial injustice Trusting God daily for hope and healing\nIn the darkness, Mandisa knew God was there ― but she wondered if she could trust Him. Even at her lowest point where she saw no human way forward, God was at work, powerfully redeeming her story and calling her out of the dark. 
Mandisa tells her story with warmth and vulnerability, challenging us all to focus on God’s purpose for our lives, surround ourselves with friends who will fight for us, and face life’s challenges with courage and faith. If you’ve ever found yourself in a dark place as the result of grief, depression, or loss, Mandisa’s story will reassure you that even when you’re walking through dark valleys, God can and will lead you on a path to joy and hope. 
“Since the first day that I met Mandisa she has been nothing but original and courageous. My touring family is better when she is out with us. She genuinely supports each artist that takes the stage as well as every crew member behind the stage. In a single word I would say without hesitation that she is one of the most authentic people I have ever met. Her heart is to help others and in this book she vulnerably shares her own real life experiences and struggles in an attempt to provide insight and love others well.” 
―TobyMac, Grammy Award-winning music artist

Out of the Dark: My Journey Through the Shadows to Find God's Joy

Religion & Spirituality

Mandisa

Gosselin, Suzanne

Christian Books & Bibles

K-LOVE Books

"This hits the right notes" ― Publishers Weekly 
From the best-selling female gospel artist of all time CeCe Winans comes a heartfelt guide full of spirit, music, and faith. CeCe's first book in over 10 years, Believe for It explores what it means to pass along wisdom and faith to generations to come. 
Believe for It: Passing on Faith to the Next Generation beautifully recounts the pivotal experiences in CeCe's life that have shaped her faith. From her childhood in Detroit and the miracle of motherhood to her award-winning music career, CeCe brings readers along for a story full of heart, passion, and wisdom acquired from her walk with God. 
The Grammy award-winning artist shares stories of her life and career and lessons she's learned along the way, including: 
Growing up in a musical family with 9 siblings Starting a church with her husband Planting faith through the Word of God Pushing through obstacles that prevent faith from being passed down Fostering emotional health―mind, body, and spirit―in order to pour into others What it means to be engaged in a community of faith How to nurture the faith of younger generations\nInspired by Generations―her popular show and conference―CeCe includes thoughtful questions at the end of each chapter to help readers foster their own intergenerational conversations. 
Full of heartfelt and profound teachings, Believe for It offers readers a glimpse into the life of legendary gospel singer CeCe Winans as well as an opportunity to grow in their own faith and wisdom as they pursue a closer relationship with the Lord.

Believe for It: Passing on Faith to the Next Generation

Winans, CeCe

Everyday Prayers for All Ages and Stages

Thomas, Christie

McGlothlin, Brooke

Underwood, Teri Lynne

Smith, Gina

Krol, Michelle

Westenberg, Katie

Independently published

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