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Awakening to Beauty in Our Midst

Once upon a time, a few years ago after the passing of my dad, I wrote a book. 
Never in a million years would I have thought that I would self-publish a book. 
However, when creativity strikes in all of its various forms, it does one good to listen and follow the promptings. 

Awakening to Beauty in Our Midst is a series of testimonies where I share how God worked in the most beautiful ways in my life, through the hard.  I was just beginning to realize and articulate into words the connection between creativity, faith, healing, and coping. 

Below you will find my free eBook version to download.  In addition to the free download, you will find a few excerpts from the book as well as other posts on this website that discuss chronic illness, faith, and creativity. 


May they encourage and bless you on your journey.  

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Do you go through the trials of life still searching for beauty? Even amidst chronic illness, debilitating pain, and grief, Melanie Fagan insists there is still hope, healing, and peace. “What if I told you the noticing is as meaningful as air; that we’re constantly invited into a deeper communion with our Creator?"

 

Join Melanie as she takes you on a journey of faith where the Lord led her through some of the hardest circumstances
by transforming them into moments of grace and beauty.

 

Awakening to Beauty in Our Midst guides you through ten key steps using story, scripture, and prayer
that will spark your creative spirit in a solid Biblical way.

 

In each step, you may discover a calm peacefulness and purpose within your soul; altering the way in which you cope
and honor God with your, your struggles, and your gifts. 
 

Take the journey of claiming the Joy of the Lord as your strength and guide through whatever life brings your way.

Awakening to Beauty in Our Midst BOOK TESTIMONIALS 

" A beautiful journey of channeling chronic illness, pain, and emotion into a renewed mind that brings forth wonderful and inspiring creations." 
                                                 - Michelle Stephens

"Having dealt with chronic illness for so long, I am always encouraged by those who have learned how to trust God and find joy in the midst of sorrow.  Melanie so eloquently speaks of finding this joy and beauty in spite of life's pains and troubles. Her transparency and vulnerability have encouraged my heart and my spirit to look for God's beauty in nature, other people, or in the creative gifts He has blessed me with, there is always beauty to be found." 
                                                                - Amazon Customer 

"After years of living with chronic illness, Melanie has learned the art of finding beauty in spite of her pain.  She encourages us to do the same.  Awakening to Beauty in Our Midst is a short read that will get you looking at your life in a whole new way."  
                                              - Alex

Below you'll find encouraging excerpts from the book... 

Additional Posts on Chronic Illness & Creativity...

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