None of us start off life saying, “I want to be a failure,” or “I hope I grow up and get divorced someday,” or “Someday I want to become a drug addict, a widow, go bankrupt, or make choices that leave deep wounds behind.” As children, we tend to believe our lives will turn out differently. Better. Brighter. Whole. But life has a way of showing up and knocking the wind out of that simple faith. Whether the dents come from our own choices or the choices of others, the result is often the same: we begin to let our pain define us instead of trusting the Holy Spirit to guide us back to truth, healing, and purpose. Boldly Shine is a gritty, honest, and heartfelt exploration of God’s love and power to heal even our darkest places—and of God's surprising ability to bring strength, beauty, and redemption out of brokenness. Through biblical truth, practical encouragement, and poignant personal stories born from deep dents of her own, Barb Lownsbury invites readers to gather up the broken pieces inside and use them to boldly shine. Barbara Lownsbury is a speaker, author, entrepreneur and single mother of three. She serves as Executive Director for The Dented Fender Ministry and currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has bachelor's degrees in history and elementary education, and a master's degree in education. Barbara travels and speaks regularly at conferences, retreats and church services. Her reputation as a speaker and teacher is build on her ability to connect with people in a way that is relatable and genuine. She draws on her vast life and ministry experiences to pull in audiences with her storytelling, depth and humor, while equipping them with concrete tools to move forward long after they've gone home. This is her first book.