Books by Jennifer Louden

Chronic pain has been my life's companion for the past ten years. This book shares some of my personal journal entries, prayers, cheerful thoughts, and certain foundational truths the Holy Spirit has taught me along the way. I share of the numerous struggles and countless failures I've had. Above all, I share how my lord has been the One who has held me, carried me, and sustained me the entire time.As you walk with me through this book, I pray you will see that suffering does not need to drive a wedge between you and your Savior. Your suffering, if you will allow it, can be what opens your heart to the supernatural power of the living God! You can be ever so full of cheerfulness even in the midst of ruthless adversity.On your journey you'll find I share many "cheerful thought" moments. Thoughts that are noble, lovely, admirable, and praiseworthy. Thoughts that have brought tremendous healing to my aching heart. Remember, a cheerful heart is good medicine!As you continue on there are many places for you to take a break and spend some time with God. He is a safe place for your broken heart. Be honest and journal your sorrows and concerns before Him. In many of my raw and honest moments before the lord the battle has been quite brutal. But through my obedience-and yes, even my disobedience-my Savior has never left my side. God has shown me sovereignty in suffering by showing Himself to me. And even though I have not met with healing in my body, I have encountered the Healer Himself! And what a beautiful sight He is to behold!My desire for you as you travel with me is to know that you are never alone. Whether your pain is physical, emotional, or spiritual, there is a way to live with or get through the pain. I cannot sugarcoat it for you. It is not an easy way to live, but it is a possible way to live. You do not have to exist in a state of downheartedness or despair. There is hope! The nailed-to-the-cross but risen-from-the-grave hope of Jesus Christ!

A Do-It-Yourself Retreat Book from the Author of The Woman''s Comfort Book Do you yearn for time to rest, dream, listen, grieve, celebrate, stretch, or just be? Then you -- like most women today -- need to retreat: to make time to get away from it all and reconnect with yourself. With the wit, humor, and style that have made her Comfort Book series so popular, comfort queen and modern-day pioneer of women''s well-being Jennifer Louden offers a practical and inspirational handbook -- the first to focus on the needs and stresses of women -- that walks you step-by-step through planning and savoring a self-led retreat. Easy-to-do practices and encouraging insights help you: Find the time to retreat whenever and wherever you areDecide whether to retreat at home or away, solo or with othersSeparate from daily concernsCounter fear, guilt, and boredomReenter ordinary life renewedA wise and useful sourcebook of ideas and inspiration, The Woman''s Retreat Book can be turned to again and again, whenever you feel the need to retreat.

Romance at Your FingertipsIn the tradition of the phenomenally successful The Woman''s Comfort Book, Jennifer Louden brings her masterful sustenance skills to this creative guide filled with ways for couples to stay connected in a busy world. With playful rituals and reliable recipes for making the most of your time together, this is the comprehensive compendium of coupledom.

With over 200 prescriptions for giving yourself a break, this book helps the reader to sort out guilty feelings about self-nurture and to define her comfort/self-nurture needs. In this book the author delivers a host of creative and comforting programmes like the self-care schedule, creative selfishness, creating a comfort network, body delights, a personal sanctuary, the comfort journal, bathing pleasures and comfort rituals. Organised by topic and cross-referenced throughout, this guidebook is designed to appeal to women of all ages. The new edition has been revised and updated for modern women.