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A Little Faith Lift: Finding Joy Beyond Rejection Kindle Edition

by Patty LaRoche (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Do you ever feel like you just don’t measure up?

There’s always someone smarter, richer, prettier, skinnier, funnier, holier, or (you fill in the blank)?

Too much of my life—oh, let’s say, give or take decades—was spent figuring out that there is life beyond rejection. This book is written for those who doubt their worth, thanks to memories of betrayal by others who used them as their personal punching bag.

For these hurting individuals, walking into a room full of strangers produces enough sweat to frizz their hair, and if asked to spearhead the church social, they hyperventilate. I get it. After a group of my high school seniors asked me to lead them in a Bible study, the message became clear: If my students could recognize from Whom their value came and not from what others thought of them, their lives forever would be changed. The message is true for everyone.

So, if you desire to move past the pain that has left you joyless or insecure, if you are ready to take risks and refuse to give anyone or anything the power to make you less than God desires, if you seek to know your immeasurable value (and perhaps even laugh in the process), A Little Faith Lift is for you.

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rejection's cutting arrows

place in Jesus' heart

diamond God desires

God had not created me to be devalued

God is the audience that counts

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I met Patty LaRoche through her boys, which makes me love her and this book even more. She unashamedly, and often hilariously, strips her life down to the bare bones to reveal the deep truths that God has taught her along the way. Through laughter and tears you will be reminded how much you are loved by God, just the way we are. I can’t think of anything better than that!
— Korie Robertson, Author of Duck Dynasty, Strong and Kind

Patty is one of those people you’d jump to go anywhere with because she is such incredible fun on the journey. Smart-funny and full of “I-can’t-believe-you-actually-did-that” exploits, always topped with large dollops of self-deprecating humor. As she takes you into your overflowing archives of regret or that upstairs closet of secret shame, she opens up her own archives and shines the light of God’s truth and love in there (and in yours) so that our failures and rejections lose their ability to paralyze and defeat us. Patty deeply cares about God and people and has a gift for connecting the two with Biblical truth about forgiveness, grace, and what it really means to be a new creation, loved by God more than we can imagine.
— Lael Arrington, Author & Speaker

If you like to laugh out loud and be inspired at the same time, read this book. Patty LaRoche’s written words are hilariously funny, gut-level honest, heart-wrenchingly transparent, and filled with practical takeaways and truths from God’s Word that will change your life for the better. You’ll find this book entertaining, enriching, and uplifting. A Little Faith Lift is the perfect gift for any occasion.
— Carol Kent, Speaker & Author of He Holds My Hand: Experiencing God’s Presence & Protection (Tyndale) --This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

Patty LaRoche is a former high school teacher whose #1 goal was to help students understand their immeasurable value. That message is shared when she speaks to Christian, educational and business groups. She is certified to speak about the fight against sex-trafficking, and as a weekly columnist for three area newspapers, weaves faith, hope and humor in everything she writes.

Her time is split between Fort Scott, Kansas, and Mazatlán, Mexico, where she volunteers with a Christian dump-feeding program and the Salvation Army Orphanage, knowing that the message of rejection knows no boundaries.

Patty is a wife, mother, stepmother, great-grandmother, writer, speaker and athlete/coach. A Little Faith Lift includes anecdotes of rejection in each of those areas and is written to offer hope to others who can relate. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CJ9NDJC5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carpenter's Son (October 23, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 23, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1966 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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Patty is a wife, a mother of three, a stepmother of two, a grandmother of nine and a great-grandmother of three. She has been married to Dave, a former professional baseball player/coach for 50 years and because of his career, has lived in over 40 cities, ranging from California to New York. Anecdotes from those years are included in her book about rejection. Her three sons followed in their father's footsteps, and all were drafted into professional baseball. One remains in the game today.

After retiring from teaching high school speech, theater, debate and forensics, Patty split her time between Kansas and Mexico where she volunteers for local orphanages. She speaks professionally and writes a weekly, religious column for three area newspapers. In her spare time, she plays tennis and Pickleball, reads, hangs out with family and friends, roots for the K.C. Chiefs and thinks about exercising.

Patty is certified to speak on the evils of sex trafficking, a fight her son Adam entered when he quit professional baseball. Patty recently presented a Tedx Talk on the Rewards of Rejection. She published her first book, "A Little Faith Lift...Finding Joy Beyond Rejection," a humorous, Christian book--with a serious message--which addresses people who spend their lives trying to measure up. She believes that laughter covers a multitude of humiliating experiences. She should know.

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I LOVED this book. Too many times today we are bound up in unrealistic expectations and a never ending struggle with being ENOUGH. This book was a wonderful read, full of heart, humor and the “realness” that seems so elusive today.
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Carol French
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
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A Little Faith Lift is a thought-provoking and inspiring Christian book that takes readers on a spiritual journey. It is written with warmth and humor that offers a refreshing perspective on faith and personal growth. Patty shares personal stories and anecdotes, making the content relatable. These personal stories are inspiring and help the reader connect with her message. The book is well written and carries a message of hope and emphasizes the power of faith. Patty's optimism and humor are contagious and will leave you laughing, crying, and "uplifted". A must read!!!

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Cindy
5.0 out of 5 stars I love the title ”A Little Faith Lift”
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023
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This book is so awesome. It’s so well written and really makes you stop and think. Patty uses her own real life situations mixed with that delightful humor of hers to take the reader to relatable events in their own lives. I laughed because she creates a visual scene in my mind, but then I’m dabbing my tears for the same reason. Granted Patty’s childhood was much more challenging than many of ours, but we do all struggle with our own self doubts and insecurities to a certain degree. “A little Faith Lift” reminds us that we ARE important, and we DO matter. Through Gods love and our faith we can find hope and strength to deal with and overcome life’s obstacles . Thanks Patty for a great read.. I’m looking forward to your next book.
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MT
5.0 out of 5 stars What an amazing message !
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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This is a must read. I identified with many of the rejections found in this book. I loved the humor in her stories. I couldn't wait to finish each chapter. You could tell how strong the author's faith is. The major message i got from this book is that God wants to turn our negatives into positives and strengthen our faith if we just invite Him into our lives. Please read of Ms. LaRoche's many hysterical missteps, and also how she was able to turn so many rejections into positive affirmations of God's love for her. Wonderful book. MT
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5.0 out of 5 stars Written from the heart with humor, love, experience and great wisdom!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
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Virtually all of us have varying levels of fear of rejection. Patty LaRoche addresses this and more in her easy and fun to read book. As she says, we should remember that He is the audience that counts.
Let me add that I know Patty. She is a wise, wonderful lady who has great humility and a burning desire to learn and share.
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BM
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
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I enjoyed laughing with Patty through her stories of rejection and embarrassment. We are each perfect in God’s eyes and we need to stop comparing ourselves to others “highlight reels.” Patty’s words are straight from the heart! This book will lift your spirits and draw you closer to God.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Truly motivating
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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It is such an honor to read the book of one of my past instructors. She was always one of those people that you feel better just knowing. I will admit that I always thought, wow she has the best life. She married someone famous , and created famous children. It had to have taken her a lot of courage to be as vulnerable as she is in her book. She admitted to hard times, struggles, embarrassment. I must say that reading her book has motivated me to share my vulnerabilities. It is in doing that, which allows others to find courage. I can’t recommend this book enough.
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Shelley Safranski
5.0 out of 5 stars No better title could be used for this book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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This book will make you laugh, make you cry, and hopefully convict you! Knowing Patty for about 10 years I had a true visual of her antics as I read, and being hilarious I often laughed out loud! But it’s when she gets down to the truly convicting reality checks that got me the most! I had to keep the Kleenex close! Her use of scripture to bring me back to God’s word was invaluable! I came away, not only wanting more, but with very thought provoking, mind changing, convictions! I think most people who read this will identify with many descriptions/ feelings that Patty expressed! Enjoy and feel the love, from God and Patty!
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Glenda Harr
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and delightful
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
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What a delightful read! I love how the book reveals Patty’s honesty and her fun character. It’s not easy sharing what is going on on the inside of oneself in a world that has expectations of perfection.
I believe everyone can learn something from this book. It inspires, refreshes and teaches! I love it!
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Fred D. Coulson
5.0 out of 5 stars Teenagers and older, this book has sooo many funny story's that anyone can relate to and learn from.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 4, 2024
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I love the scripture references that Patty used to back up her story and points of view.
Laughter is a great medicine and this book will make you laugh but also learn the Biblical remedy to things that life/the devil throws at us over and over again. I will go back and read again when I need to remember that my path is the path God chose for me and who I am to question Him?
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Paul Schofield
5.0 out of 5 stars What a brilliant way to get her message across!
Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2023
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The author Patty LaRoche used her amazing gift for making people laugh to get her message across. At one point I laughed so loud I almost wet myself! God has obviously guided her to use her life incidents to show us how God loves us. Her personality and love for God comes shining through. I could not put this book down! 5 star for sure!!

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