Redeemed & Restored is a collection of twelve spiritual autobiographies - from women like Kay Smith, Cathe Laurie, and Diane Coy - but really, it is the singular story of the power of an extraordinary God to rescue lives that have gone far adrift. Jesus Christ is the hero of every narrative and His glorious love and mercy come shining through every page. The women whose lives are summarized in this book were central to the Jesus Movement revival of the 1970's. In this regard, Redeemed & Restored is a historical narrative detailing how God was at work in one of the most tumultuous times in twentieth-century American history. Weary travelers on life's road will be reminded that God is near to the brokenhearted and at work in the most chaotic of world events. It is our hope that readers will be so filled with a sense of awe when they've turned the last page that they will be moved to record their own testimonies at the back of this thin volume, thus adding one more chapter to the everlasting redemption story.

Don't you long to be Extraordinary? Most of us dream of lives that rise above the mundane, and yet, our own limitations stare back at us from the mirror each day. In Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God, Calvary Chapel pastors' wives and ministry leaders-including Kay Smith, Cathe Laurie, Diane Coy, and Jean McClure-point to the One who can take your ordinary life and make it extraordinary for Him. This collection of snapshots from the lives of women of the Bible is not a reference work, but a series of Bible studies filled with personal insights and challenging applications. Each author highlights one or two women, reminding us of the rewards of faith and the consequences of sin. From Mary Magdalene to Hannah, Dorcas, and Ruth-you will see yourself in women whose destinies were transformed when their simple faith met the power of God. You will also see yourself in their flaws and gain new hope to move beyond failure to a life of victory. Reflection questions at the end of each chapter invite you to draw your own conclusions and apply biblical truth to your life. Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God will leave you longing for more of our extraordinary God