Life-Giving Choices: 60 Days to What Matters Most

Lucinda Secrest McDowell is a storyteller and seasoned mentor who engages both heart and mind while “helping you choose a life of serenity and strength.” A graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Furman University, McDowell has authored thirteen books, including the award-winning Dwelling Places and Ordinary Graces. Known for conveying deep truth in practical and winsome ways, McDowell codirects the reNEW writer’s retreat and blogs weekly at EncouragingWords.net.

Lucinda Secrest McDowell is a storyteller and seasoned mentor who engages both heart and mind while "helping you choose a life of serenity and strength." A graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Furman University, McDowell has authored thirteen books, including the award-winning Dwelling Places and Ordinary Graces. Known for conveying deep truth in practical and winsome ways, McDowell codirects the reNEW writer’s retreat and blogs weekly at EncouragingWords.net.

“Lucinda Secrest McDowell’s beautifully written devotionals draw me deeper into the Word of God and closer to His heart.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Lucinda Secrest McDowell’s books never disappoint—and this one is not to be missed! Every day we face important choices that alter our attitude, our outlook, our approach to people, and our spiritual productivity. Life-Giving Choices will greatly impact the way you live your life. She masterfully weaves powerful quotations with heart-gripping stories and applicable Scripture. Each day’s topic concludes with a prayer and a question that will prompt you to take action. This timeless devotional is my go-to gift for friends and family members.” —Carol Kent, speaker and author of He Holds My Hand

“As the champion of Encouraging Words, Lucinda Secrest McDowell’s Life-Giving Choices devotional is a daily arrow pointing readers toward a more joyful, hopeful, and faithful life! Lucinda’s easy writing style, tremendous godly wisdom, and sense of humor made this sixty-day devotional an opportunity that I looked forward to choosing to experience each day.” —Barb Roose, speaker and author of Winning the Worry Battle

“We are able to choose what really matters because God provides endless resources to help us. We can choose authenticity, healing, obedience, serenity, and celebration—sixty choices that will lead to a more whole and holy life. Weaving humor, memorable quotes, stories, and powerful scriptures, Lucinda encourages us to make life-giving and life-transforming choices on a daily basis.” —Tessa Afshar, award-winning author, Land of Silence and Pearl in the Sand

“Life-Giving Choices captured both my mind and my heart on every page. A consummate storyteller and woman of wisdom, Lucinda Secrest McDowell hands readers like me the practical tools we need to live well. This is the book you want to have on hand to give as a good gift to the people you love.” —Margot Starbuck, author of Not Who I Imagined: Surprised by a Loving God

“Though I’ve avoided facing certain areas of my life, through Life-Giving Choices, I’ve been reminded that God wants to walk through those paths with me. I have been blessed and given hope that I can make a difference for His kingdom. Thank you, Cindy, for writing a book most of us women truly need!” —Valerie Elliot Shepard, author of Devotedly—The Personal Letters and Love Story of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot

“Life is filled with opportunities to choose that ultimately determine the quality of life we enjoy. In Life-Giving Choices, Lucinda Secrest McDowell shares powerful personal stories and engaging reflection questions to help us untangle the choices. Each devotional is a beautiful invitation to choose God’s best in every situation.” —Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, author of Sacred Rest