"I have had the joy of knowing and ministering with Elizabeth Woodson for the better part of a decade. She lives what she writes in these pages. Each of us must come to terms with the distance between the life we pictured and the life we have. The wise Christ-follower navigates that gap with trustworthy disciplines that turn our hearts heavenward. Elizabeth offers up these tools not just as a faithful Bible teacher but as a faithful practitioner. Is longing your companion? Look here for help."
—Jen Wilkin, Author and Bible Teacher
"In her book Embrace Your Life, Elizabeth is honest and transparent, writing as a friend, as she shares her own journey with longing and the biblical truth that helped her be an overcomer. Elizabeth's words are deeply rooted in Scripture and overflowing with practical wisdom. This book is a true gift and will encourage anyone of any age who is navigating a season of longing and disappointment."
—Dr. Tony Evans
President, The Urban Alternative
Senior Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
"How are we to navigate the inevitable disappointments of life in a fallen world? Those seasons when we become painfully aware that life hasn't gone the way we thought it would? I have found over the years that the best guides are the ones that have been there already—the ones who have become acquainted with heartbreak and frustration but have not given in to bitterness. The ones who know anger and despair but are still marked by that peace that passes understanding and the unwavering joy of knowing they belong to Jesus. Elizabeth Woodson is such a guide. She is steeped in the Scriptures but doesn't give in to the vague spiritual sentimentalism that is often dishonest about how much disappointment hurts. She's here to lift our heads, and she has had her head lifted by others. She is with us in this valley of longing, and writes with empathy and compassion while not being afraid to say what is true."
—Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor of The Village Church
