Stephanie Jane: RETURN TO THE GARDEN: DISCOVERING GOD'S ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR WOMEN by Rebecca Mann Kelly

Book Details:

Book Title:  Return to the Garden: Discovering God's Original Design for Women by Rebecca Mann Kelly
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 224 pages
Genre: Christian Living, Spiritual Growth, Christian Women Living
Publisher:  Throne Publishing Group
Release date: February 2023
Content Rating: This Christian book is rated G.

“Get ready for a fascinating story to grip your heart! Rebecca Mann Kelly has written a powerful book about how God will deliver you from abuse, shame, rejection, and self-condemnation. Read it and be set free!” — Dr. Brian Simmons, Passion & Fire Ministries, lead translator of The Passion Translation

“These life-giving Words will greatly empower and awaken women from all races and status to find their design and true identity in God.” — Paul Yadao, Senior Pastor, Destiny Ministries International, Philippines

“There is no greater time in history for Rebecca Mann Kelly to tell her story, confront archaic lies, and release God’s incredible revelation than right now.” — Annie Byrne, Lead Pastor, Kingdom Culture Church

“Turning your unhealed pain into your greatest strength is the story of the author. My prayer is that this book will bring wholeness to all of his daughters as they experience the truth of God’s character and the beauty of His love.” — Dr. Leif Hetland, President and Founder of Global Mission Awareness, Author of Called to Reign and Healing the Orphan Spirit

Book Description:

God formed women in His own image, giving them joint dominion over the earth. Only when sin and the curse entered did they fall into the disastrous path of inequality that has repeated itself in every generation since the garden. Through the telling of her own story, Rebecca Mann Kelly untangles the deceptions that have kept women in places of bondage and captivity, offering a powerful invitation for every woman to Return to the Garden through the power of Jesus.

The reader will discover:

God’s original Biblical design for women, to have joint dominion and authority over the earth
How to identify places the curse has manifested in personal life, in society, and in the church
Jesus’ purpose in coming to earth - to free the captives, and to free women living in captivity to the curse
How to “open the sails” of the heart, give God hidden heart pain, and learn to feel again
How to identify patterns of people-pleasing, emotional abuse, and narcissism, and how to get free and remove the yoke
How to remove the hooks of the manipulation and control of others
An understanding of how the enemy uses strategies of pride and religion to keep men and women from operating in their original design
The role of the Holy Spirit in living a victorious life aligned to God’s plan
How to avoid the trap of the victim and the trap of self-justification, and the role of forgiveness in finding freedom
The overcoming power of the cross to Return to the Garden

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Guest Post: The Difference between Self-Care and Self-Value by Rebecca Mann Kelly
There’s so much buzz today about the importance of self-care for women. I agree that self-care is important, but I would propose that self-value - which is very different - is significantly more important.
Once, I was talking to a friend and she was saying she had been working on improving her sense of self-value. And I smugly thought to myself, “I don’t have an issue with self-value. Because I have a good work/life balance, I exercise regularly and sleep well, and I quit coffee because it gave me an ulcer.” But the next morning I woke up out of a dead sleep to the voice of God saying to me: “You don’t have self-value.” And I’m so glad he pointed that out, so I could work on it.
Self care means, “I take care of myself.” This includes enlisting help in your life so you don’t burn out. It means making investments (time and money) in yourself. And it means taking care of your heart - staying in touch with your emotions and needs and cultivating a healthy emotional well-being.
Self-value, on the other hand, means, “I believe that I am valuable, a unique treasure, an original.” Having self-value is a lot harder than having self-care, and it’s also a lot more important. Self value says, “I believe that I am one of a kind, and that the special combination of my mind, my heart, and my experiences brings something to the table that cannot be replicated by any other person on earth. I believe am more than my ability to make money or be a good wife or mother, because I have unlimited potential. I believe I have a purpose and I can leave a mark on the earth that no one else can.”
Some women avoid pursuing a revelation of their own value because they think it’s being prideful. Women tend to stay small on purpose because they don’t want to be accused of behaving as self-important. Some women don’t seek to see their value because their close relationships expect them to stay small and quiet. Sometimes the way to discovering self-value is to see your own worth enough to stop tolerating mistreatment.
If you can’t yet see your full value, the great news is - you can do something about it.
“You are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you.” (Isaiah 43:4)

Meet the Author:

Rebecca is a follower of Jesus, a business executive, a mom of two energetic boys and was recently married to a wonderful man from Boise. In her 20-year business career, she has led business lines that generated few hundred million dollars of annual revenue, was recognized in Fortune’s 40 Under 40, and has traveled all over the world leading strategic projects. Her kingdom pursuits include a love for God’s presence (wherever it can be found) and serving on the worship team and prayer team at her home church Oceans Church in Orange County, California. Her loves include walks in the hills, any opportunity for karaoke, and when someone else cooks.

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