Arise and Shine: How to Be the Light That Ignites Hope in a Dark World - Hardcover

by Allyson Golden (Author), Madison Prewett Troutt (Foreword by)

An empowering, encouraging message to be a light for Christ amid the darkness and pain in this world, by the inspirational Instagram writer of Words Are Golden.

"The practical guide you need to stop questioning your purpose and instead give the gift God has graciously placed within you."--Ashley Morgan Jackson, bestselling author of Tired of Trying

When the darkness of the world feels overwhelming, we wonder, Where can I find light?

And even more, How can I be the light?

Pediatric nurse Allyson Golden faces the hardest realities of life--and death--every day. She longed to be a light for Christ in every patient's room, but she didn't know what that looked like when she could hardly find that light herself.

As Allyson immersed herself in Scripture, she began to understand the transformative truth that we have no power to shine on our own, but the Light of the World shines through us--and no darkness can overcome it.

In Arise and Shine, Allyson explores our deepest questions:

- Can Jesus shine through me even when I doubt His presence?
- Does shining God's light mean being cheerful all the time?
- How can I hold on to God's light--and is that even a thing?
- Why is it so hard to give my burdens to God?
- Is the darkness ever going to go away?

With practical action steps at the end of every chapter, Arise and Shine helps you renew your mind, recharge your spirit, and take a positive step forward, because nothing can dim the light inside of you.

Author Biography

Allyson Golden is the creator of the online ministry Words Are Golden, where she champions women in their faith. A pediatric nurse, Allyson also runs an online community for women called She Who Speaks Light and is the author of the inspirational journal Words Are Golden. She is currently enrolled in seminary to obtain her master of biblical and theological studies. Allyson and her husband, Michael, partner in ministry at their local church in San Diego.