The Voice
Listening for God's Voice and Finding Your Own
Published on 13. December 2018
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-0-310-35233-4 (ISBN)
Description
Christian music icon and forty-time Dove award winner, Sandi Patty has long astounded listeners with her powerful voice. And yet, off the stage, Sandi struggled to have a voice at all.
Through deeply intimate stories of her life and the empowering spiritual truths she's learned, Sandi offers readers wisdom to navigate the journey from voicelessness to discovering the voice God has given you. With a poignant history of sexual abuse, infidelity, divorce, and crises of self-image, Sandi lived much of her life feeling unworthy of love or value. And like so many of us, she coped by living through the voices of others, allowing other people to prescribe her identity. As she performed around the world, Sandi met others just like her, who hid wounds behind quiet smiles and struggled to live with fractured identities.
Sandi's warm and invitational writing will draw you to the voice of God who sings over your life saying you are seen, you are loved, and your voice is worth hearing. With timeless wisdom, The Voice will help you uncover your God-given identity and a voice of your very own.
"God heard my voice even when I couldn't hear it myself and then his voice broke through my walls and wounds, insecurities and self-doubts. I am voiceless no more!"
Through deeply intimate stories of her life and the empowering spiritual truths she's learned, Sandi offers readers wisdom to navigate the journey from voicelessness to discovering the voice God has given you. With a poignant history of sexual abuse, infidelity, divorce, and crises of self-image, Sandi lived much of her life feeling unworthy of love or value. And like so many of us, she coped by living through the voices of others, allowing other people to prescribe her identity. As she performed around the world, Sandi met others just like her, who hid wounds behind quiet smiles and struggled to live with fractured identities.
Sandi's warm and invitational writing will draw you to the voice of God who sings over your life saying you are seen, you are loved, and your voice is worth hearing. With timeless wisdom, The Voice will help you uncover your God-given identity and a voice of your very own.
"God heard my voice even when I couldn't hear it myself and then his voice broke through my walls and wounds, insecurities and self-doubts. I am voiceless no more!"
Reviews / Votes
I've known Sandi for more than a quarter of a century. I'm one of the millions who have been blessed by her voice and touched by her words of wisdom. Her story is one of grace, hope, and second chances. May it impact all who read it. * Max Lucado, pastor; author, Unshakable Hope * That voice! I'm talking about the voice of Sandi's heart--the voice that invites us into her struggles and allows all of us to see part of our own story in hers. I'm talking about the voice that is constantly championing others and making them feel seen, valued, and heard. This book will help restore the voices of so many who feel sidelined and silenced. * Natalie Grant, singer * I've known Sandi ever since she was a kid singing backup at our studio. I've always loved her talent, her energy, and her heart. This refreshingly honest account of her story sets a remarkable example for anyone who wants his or her voice to make an eternal difference in this world. * Bill Gaither, singer * I love Sandi's voice, her heart, and her passion for Christ. I was deeply moved by the transparency of this book. She shares her journey at a depth that few are brave enough to offer. So find a quiet place and sit with her story for a while. Perhaps you too will find your voice. * Sheila Walsh, author, It's Okay Not to Be Okay * My favorite kind of spiritual leader is the one who tells the truth and gives others permission to tell the truth. I don't need shiny, polished, or tidy. I need genuine. Sandi, my dear friend, whom I love wholeheartedly, has given us this and more in The Voice. * Jen Hatmaker, author; speaker; cofounder, Legacy Collective * I have a voice. It's high pitched, a bit nasal, and as country as cornbread, but it has taken me to places I never dreamed I could go as a comedian. But Sandi is more than just an amazing voice; she is a friend, a mentor, a teacher. This book moved me, challenged me, changed me, and my heart and voice are much improved having traversed these pages with Sandi. * Chonda Pierce, comedian * I'm so proud of Sandi for having the courage to share the truth about her life and how hearing God's voice helped her discover her own. This book will encourage and inspire you to find your voice as you pursue the dreams and desires God has put in your heart. * Robert Morris, founding senior pastor, Gateway Church; author, The Blessed Life * As I read this book, I realized how hard Sandi has fought against circumstances and experiences that could have silenced her, and it made me respect her even more. She has done what she does best: welcome others to listen to her voice and find their own as they do. * Angie Smith, speaker; author, Seamless, What Women Fear * Sandi is gifting us with an encore performance. Sharing wisdom from the latest third of her life, she is candid about the complexity of her journey and the depth of her faith, and we are once again encouraged, strengthened, and made aware of God's love for us all. * Suzanne Stabile, author, The Path between Us * Sandi's voice has filled arenas, stadiums, concert halls, and, most important, hearts. The only thing that exceeds her voice is her generous hospitality. When you open the cover of this book, you will feel seen and heard. * Patsy Clairmont, You Are More Than You Know * Sandi wraps real life and raw courage around the exhortation in Proverbs 31:8 to speak up for the voiceless. Her heartwrenching yet redemptive story is infused with the living hope and joy of Jesus Christ, which has the power to make even the driest bones dance! * Lisa Harper, bestselling author and Bible teacher * Spend some time around Sandi and it is easy to forget all the trappings of her fame. She is a grace-filled grace giver. She has much to say that we all need to hear. I've been waiting for this book for a long time. You may not realize it, but you have too. * Marty Grubbs, senior pastor, Crossings Community Church *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Grand Rapids
United States
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
326 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-35233-4 (9780310352334)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
11/2018
Zondervan
€10.99
Available for download
Persons
Sandi Patty is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history, with forty Dove Awards and five Grammy Awards. She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and named an Indiana Living Legend in 2007. She has released over thirty albums with over 12 million albums sold. Sandi was introduced to the world with her rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the rededication of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. Virtually overnight she became one of the country's best-loved performers. Sandi and her husband, Don, have been married for over 20 years and are a proud blended family, with eight children and three grandchildren. They currently reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. www.sandipatty.com
Cindy Lambert is a freelance writer and editor and a partner in Somersault, a publishing services bureau, where she serves as publishing strategist. She owned an award-winning bookstore before expanding into leadership roles in publishing companies such as Ingram, Simon & Schuster, and Zondervan, where she served as vice president and associate publisher. She and her husband, Dave, have six children and nine grandchildren, and live in Michigan.
Cindy Lambert is a freelance writer and editor and a partner in Somersault, a publishing services bureau, where she serves as publishing strategist. She owned an award-winning bookstore before expanding into leadership roles in publishing companies such as Ingram, Simon & Schuster, and Zondervan, where she served as vice president and associate publisher. She and her husband, Dave, have six children and nine grandchildren, and live in Michigan.