Learning to Dance in the Rain. A message of hope to anyone struggling with the loss of a loved one, a great hurt, fear, anxiety or depression.
You Go Girl!
Darlene Ballard has absolutely captured the heart of triathlon with You Go Girl! The best is yet to come …. Her book grabs the reader by the collar and says, “Get off the sofa, lace on a pair of running shoes, and hit the road.” Darlene smacks fear and intimidation squarely in the face. She encourages and entices the most dedicated couch potato to try something that may seem impossible—a triathlon! “If I can do it, you can too!” Darlene shouts out loud for all to hear. She leaves the reader with no excuses. She faced her fears and feelings of inadequacy and conquered them. She chose to “do it afraid.” “Life is too short to sit on the sidelines,” she says. What Darlene discovered with the sport of triathlon is a world of positive and like-minded people; people who encouraged her; people who knew how to laugh—sometimes at themselves. Darlene learned to “live out loud.” She entered a world previously unknown to her—a world of triathlon—and emerged with a bucket full of positive memories, self-confidence and a truckload of friends to boot. Her co-workers also share their triathlon experiences in this book. Each entered the 2008 Aflac Iron Girl experience with a motive and a mission. Some wanted to lose weight; some wanted to fight complacency; and some were seeking more energy in their lives. What everyone discovered in completing a triathlon is that an Aflac Iron Girl can accomplish her goal while having fun and meeting wonderful people. Along the road to finishing a triathlon, Darlene experienced a full range of emotions: procrastination, intimidation, fear, pain, and fatigue followed by encouragement, inspiration, joy, fulfillment, and thankfulness. Darlene should place a warning label on the cover of her book that says, “WARNING—read only if you are prepared to start training for a triathlon!” —Cecil Cheves/ Ironman Triathlete
Darlene Ballard has absolutely captured the heart of triathlon with You Go Girl! The best is yet to come …. Her book grabs the reader by the collar and says, “Get off the sofa, lace on a pair of running shoes, and hit the road.” Darlene smacks fear and intimidation squarely in the face. She encourages and entices the most dedicated couch potato to try something that may seem impossible—a triathlon! “If I can do it, you can too!” Darlene shouts out loud for all to hear. She leaves the reader with no excuses. She faced her fears and feelings of inadequacy and conquered them. She chose to “do it afraid.” “Life is too short to sit on the sidelines,” she says. What Darlene discovered with the sport of triathlon is a world of positive and like-minded people; people who encouraged her; people who knew how to laugh—sometimes at themselves. Darlene learned to “live out loud.” She entered a world previously unknown to her—a world of triathlon—and emerged with a bucket full of positive memories, self-confidence and a truckload of friends to boot. Her co-workers also share their triathlon experiences in this book. Each entered the 2008 Aflac Iron Girl experience with a motive and a mission. Some wanted to lose weight; some wanted to fight complacency; and some were seeking more energy in their lives. What everyone discovered in completing a triathlon is that an Aflac Iron Girl can accomplish her goal while having fun and meeting wonderful people. Along the road to finishing a triathlon, Darlene experienced a full range of emotions: procrastination, intimidation, fear, pain, and fatigue followed by encouragement, inspiration, joy, fulfillment, and thankfulness. Darlene should place a warning label on the cover of her book that says, “WARNING—read only if you are prepared to start training for a triathlon!” —Cecil Cheves/ Ironman Triathlete
Simple Steps. This book will help you simplify your life in these stressful times. It will become your own personal journal.
Treasures in the Darkness is a book of true, life experiences and stories written by Darlene and friends. It will entertain, enlighten, and encourage the reader to discover his/her own treasures in the darkness.
God’s Rose. God’s Rose tells about Darlene Ballard's own personal battles with rejection and depression, and her ultimate redemption through faith. God can turn devastation into restoration.
The Master Shepherd and Rose. This book is an allegory about a sheep and her journey. It is suitable for reading to children, but has a deeper meaning for adults. Jennifer Keim designed the cover of the book. For more information about her, visit her website at http://www.jkeim.com/.
"The Master Shepherd and Rose is a beautiful story of the pure grace of God that can turn a life from helplessness to joy and purpose. It is full of passion and hope, forgiveness and promise. God is always faithful to His character and His covenant, and by trusting in that faithfulness alone, all who feel rejected and thrown away can be found, set free and restored. Rose finally surrendered to the Master Shepherd and moved from the field of the Tormentor to the flock of Tranquility. You can too! Read and enjoy this book. It is the story of a journey from despair to hope, meaningless to mission, and uselessness to purpose."
Ronald E. Cottle, PhD., Ed.D.President/Beacon Universitywww.beacon.edu
Ronald E. Cottle, PhD., Ed.D.President/Beacon Universitywww.beacon.edu
Jesus Loves Me ... This I know! Insert your own child or grandchild’s picture on the cover. It’s so important for young children to know how valuable they are, and just how much Jesus loves them! This book will make the perfect gift for Christmas, a baby shower, vacation Bible school, youth ministry projects, birthdays or Mother’s Day.
Loved by the Rock. A great affirmation book for anyone suffering from anxiety, fear, loss or depression.
Love of a Different Kind. It is an allegory- a Cinderella story with a twist-but with Jesus as the true Prince and Savior. Read how Cinderella goes from hopeless to faithful and discovers her true prince.
My Kids Are Angels … How Are Yours, is filled with her two children’s antics, pictures, and precious memories. The contents of this book will bring forth laughter and give you a merry heart, which is good like medicine.
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