Annie F. Downs

We know there are certain things we must have to survive--food, shelter, and safety to name a few. But there are also aspects of life that truly allow us to be joyful and fulfilled. For popular podcaster and bestselling author Annie F. Downs, fun is close to the top of that list. Few would argue that having fun doesn't enrich our lives, but so much gets in the way of prioritizing it. Tough days, busyness, and feelings that are hard to talk about keep us from the fun that's out there waiting to be found. With That Sounds Fun, Annie offers an irresistible invitation to understand the meaning of fun, to embrace it and chase it, and to figure out what, exactly, sounds fun to you--then do it! Exploring some research and sharing some thoughts behind why fun matters, she shows you how to find, experience, and multiply your fun. With her signature storytelling style and whimsical vulnerability, Annie is the friend we all need to guide us back to staying true to ourselves and finding the fun we need.

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That Sounds Fun

You were always meant to be brave. Whether you're making a major decision, dealing with a difficult transition, or facing a fear, 100 Days to Brave will give you courage and confidence to move forward. Annie F. Downs felt her challenges were too difficult, too scary, too much. Then she decided to stop allowing fear to hold her back. It wasn't easy or simple. But it was good. With honesty and relatable humor, this compilation of best-of writings and new pieces from Annie will help you embrace the path and the plan God has for you. Dare to spend the next 100 days discovering that you are braver than you know and stronger than you thought possible. Annie F. Downs is a bestselling author and nationally known speaker based in Nashville, Tennessee. Flawed but funny, she uses her writing to highlight the everyday goodness of a real and present God. Her most recent books include Looking for Lovely and Let's All Be Brave. Annie also loves traveling around the country speaking at events, conferences, and churches. Read more at anniefdowns.com and follow her at @anniefdowns.

Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self

100 Days to Brave

Annie Downs admits she’s not exactly the bravest girl in the world. She still cries sometimes when she leaves her parents’ home in Georgia, she’s never jumped out of a plane, and she only rides roller coasters to impress boys. But Annie knows that courage resides inside each and every one of us, and she’s on a mission to triumph over her own fears while encouraging the reader to do the same. As a single young woman, writer, speaker, and blogger, Annie Downs shares her journey toward bravery with honesty and humor. Using wonderful stories from her own life, contemporary real-life examples, and fascinating historical and biblical references, Annie encourages readers to grab hold of the brave life that they desperately desire. How often does fear hold us back from the very things we most want to taste, touch, and experience? The call to be brave isn’t just for one person—it’s for everyone. Let’s All Be Brave is more than a book, it’s a battle cry. Annie challenges us to live boldly, she calls us to step into those places that require courage, and she gives us the help to take the next step forward—even when it’s scary. This non-fiction, essay-driven book opens the door to many different views of courage—nudging, encouraging, and inspiring readers to be brave whenever given the chance. Let’s All Be Brave features: • Funny/interesting stories that draw readers into each chapter • God’s surprising answers to finding courage and boldness • Challenging questions and advice to help readers make real-life changes to live fully and glorify God more every day. The companion Web site (www.letsallbebrave.com) offers more resources and an opportunity for readers to share personal stories of courage with others.

Living Life with Everything You Have

Let's All Be Brave

Remember God is a book from veteran author Annie F. Downs reminding readers, especially in times when it is difficult to believe, that God is kind.

How to Ruthlessly Believe in an Incredibly Kind God

Remember God

Annie helps women to identify the beauty that surrounds us and to draw strength from what it reflects about the goodness of God.

Collecting the Moments That Matter

Looking for Lovely

In Perfectly Unique: Praising God from Head to Foot, author Annie F. Downs encourages young women to take a look at who they are through the way God created each part of them, and discover the practical ways they can use their lives to glorify God.

Praising God from Head to Foot

Perfectly Unique

In Speak Love, author Annie Downs challenges readers to use their words to honor God, positively influence those around them, and fill their own lives with God's truth.

Making Your Words Matter

Speak Love

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100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are

Chase the Fun

No importa en qué parte de la vida te encuentres, no importa a qué te enfrentes, qué sueñas o por qué ores: Dios tiene un plan para ti. Eso no significa que siempre sea fácil o simple. Pero Dios promete ser fiel. ¡Y Él te da el poder de ser valiente! Descubre cómo hacer crecer tu fe y perseguir tus sueños con Valentía en solo 100 días por Annie F. Downs.

Devocionales para Descubrir la Parte de Tu Ser Más Valiente

Valentía en Solo 100 Días

The Speak Love Revolution devotional is the perfect companion to Annie Downs's book, Speak Love. Inside is a 30-day challenge to use your words to change lives. Annie also provides ways to positively affect change, as well as a place to write down your thoughts and reflections as you look to change the culture around you.

30 Devotions That Will Change Your World

Speak Love Revolution

We all know that having fun enriches our lives and lifts our spirits, but so often life gets in the way. Fun seems like something we did when we were kids, and we just don't have time for it now. I mean, we barely have time for all the stuff we have to do, let alone the stuff we want to do. We can go days without actually having any fun at all. If you ask New York Times bestselling author Annie F. Downs, she'll tell you that's no way to live! Annie knows that when you chase fun, joy follows. In this beautifully designed full-color devotional with a ribbon marker, she invites you to experience 100 delightful days of discovering fun right where you are. With her insightful writing and provocative questions, she helps you identify what you find fun and then go after it like it matters. Because it does. Fun isn't frivolous or somehow extra. It's essential! So join Annie on this 100-day journey into prioritizing fun in your life.

No one knows how to have fun like kids do. But sometimes, even kids can use some fresh ideas for finding the fun in their lives. Fun is everywhere, and with this charmingly illustrated children's book, Annie F. Downs wants to help children ages 3 to 8 find it! Can it be found in science experiments, at the farmer's market, or in the kitchen? Yes! Can it be found on rainy days and starlit nights? You bet! Can it be found with friends or parents or even annoying little brothers? Of course! It's no secret that the world has felt a little less fun lately. What Sounds Fun to You? is the perfect book to get kids thinking about how to create their own fun right where they are, right now. And it's the perfect companion for parents who have run out of ideas!

What Sounds Fun to You? (A That Sounds Fun Book for Kids)

STOP wishing your body was something it’s not. START embracing every part of you just as it was designed. Your body is a sacred treasure, a worshipful instrument, and a unique masterpiece! That’s a pretty big deal. But sometimes it feels confusing, awkward, and flawed. The truth is: You and your body, all of it, are important and beautiful, designed especially by God with a specific plan and purpose. Each chapter in Perfectly Unique focuses on a different part of your body and the potential it has for helping grow your faith. With wisdom and compassion, author Annie F. Downs will help you: Stop being so hard on yourself Stop wishing you were designed differently Stop comparing yourself to others Stop criticizing the young woman you see in the mirror every day START honoring yourself instead Ultimately, Perfectly Unique will not only help you understand the reasons God made you the way you are, it will empower you to embrace and celebrate (YES, celebrate!) each and every part of you.

Love Yourself Completely, Just As You Are

Mutig zu sein - sowohl in Alltagssituationen als auch in den größeren Herausforderungen und Entscheidungen des Lebens - ist eine Sehnsucht, die wir alle kennen. Mutig zu sein heißt jedoch nicht, sich mutig zu fühlen. Zu oft hören wir die Stimme der Angst, die uns bremst und blockiert. Dieses Buch ist wie eine gute Freundin, die uns liebevoll dazu ermuntert, das mutige, spannende und erfüllte Leben zu leben, zu dem wir berufen sind. Eine persönliche 100-tägige Reise zu mehr Mut, auf der es viel zu entdecken gibt: tiefe geistliche Erkenntnisse, den einen oder anderen erfrischenden Schmunzelmoment und vor allem jede Menge praktische Tipps.

Annie F. Downs

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