"Colliding With Destiny: Finding Hope in the Legacy of Ruth" by Sarah Jakes

Contact: Brett Benson, Senior Publicist, Bethany House, 952-829-2529

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 8, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sarah Jakes, the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes, has written a new book for women that shares the hope-filled legacy of Ruth. As Sarah emphasizes in Colliding With Destiny, the life of Ruth is a journey of transformation. By allowing God to transform her circumstances, Ruth went from a widow who would be excluded from society to a wife with a secure and protected future, a future that ultimately paved the way for the birth of King David!

Ruth's story is full of collision—loss, heartache, poverty, even shame—but she never let her past define her. Instead, the most painful time of her life became her most pivotal, propelling her to a destiny she never imagined. This is a very personal message for Sarah, whose own life has brought Ruth's legacy close to her heart, and it is one all women need to hear.

No matter what's in your past, or what you might be struggling with, you will find hope and encouragement in Ruth's story. Your yesterday does not have to dictate your tomorrow! Discover a fuller, richer life by letting God direct your destiny.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Sarah Jakes oversees the women's ministry at The Potter's House of Dallas, the church led by her parents, Bishop T.D. Jakes and Mrs. Serita Jakes. She is the author of Lost and Found and regularly blogs at sarahjakes.com and occasionally serves as a TV host on The Potter's Touch. She has been featured on many media outlets including NBC's Today, Dr. Phil, Inside Edition, Essence, and HuffingtonPost.com. Sarah is a mom of two and lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Learn more about her and her ministry at sarahjakes.com.

Colliding With Destiny
by Sarah Jakes
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7642-1211-6
$24.99; 224 pp.
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-4412-6494-7
Bethany House Publishers