Sticks & Stones

<p>Sticks and stones written by Michelle Nicole Hobbs it is about finding freedom from past trauma. This <strong>memoir </strong>is her story of <strong>Australian country life</strong> in the Wimmera in western Victoria.<strong> Finding your voice matters</strong> on the journey of <strong>spiritual discovery </strong>and <strong>healing from trauma</strong> in the past. We have all faced<strong> bullies</strong> <strong>intimidation and abuse</strong> from time to time and on various degrees but there is<strong> hope</strong> in the <strong>presence </strong>of the <strong>Holy Spirit</strong> and the <strong>Word of God the bible</strong>. The bible is full of <strong>promises keys</strong> love and hope to <strong>overcome the pain of the past</strong>. When we discover our new <strong>tool kit</strong> of life giving words it gives us the power to have <strong>victory and joy </strong>back into our lives. <strong>Sticks and Stones will break my bones and names will never hurt me</strong> is an old saying that is used to dispel the taunts of an enemy we all know that names do hurt! However you have a <strong>choice to believe the lies</strong> or <strong>hold onto real truth of faith hope and love</strong>.</p><p><strong>Forgiveness </strong>is the most powerful tool you have to<strong> overcome</strong> <strong>real forgiveness only comes from the presence and power of the Holy Spirit and the Bible.</strong></p><p><strong>David and Goliath</strong> is highlighted in this book as a battle of the ages Michelle has drawn from the scriptures in <strong>1 Samual 17</strong> the bully and the boy and the<strong> battle of intimidation </strong>and has applied it to our lives in a way that makes sense and<strong> the insight when applied leads to a transformed life. </strong>When you read this book you will sense the <strong>anointing of the Holy Spirit </strong>and a<strong> brave account of her life</strong>. The <strong>stories of life on the farm</strong> and <strong>spiritual renewal</strong> experiences and finding freedom from <strong>guilt and shame</strong> will impact your life as you read this book. There are <strong>keys</strong> within her <strong>story that will inspire</strong> you to overcome and<strong> encounter the divine presence of God </strong>and experience your own victory. And that you too <strong>find your voice</strong> to share your story. You see all our stories matter and when we give it a voice not only are we strengthened those around us are also through the sharing of the <strong>struggles and the victories</strong>. There are many stories yet to be told these pages will <strong>inspire new life</strong> and<strong> freedom</strong> for each one by <strong>internalising the truth</strong> of God's word you will <strong>discover who you </strong> were created to be: your <strong>true self</strong> and that you too have a <strong>voice</strong> to <strong>empower others.</strong> The hardships were no longer about my suffering or pain but now about others and the freedom that can come to anyone who so chooses the spiritual renewing. Your <strong>voice</strong> is yet to be heard this <strong>book will inspire you to tell your story</strong> that will <strong>empower others.</strong></p>