Inspirational music & message from
Circle of Friends President Lisa Troyer
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Every woman needs acceptance, love and a place to belong. That’s the underlying theme of the new music CD, A Place to Belong
(Lifeway Worship) from singer/songwriter Lisa Troyer, president of
Circle of Friends Ministries. Refreshingly authentic and dynamic, the companion worship CD to Troyer’s recently released book, A Place to Belong: Out of Our Comfort Zone and into God’s Adventure (Barbour Publishing), tenderly draws women into a place of true freedom and belonging in the very heart of God.
In
her book,Troyer shares her own journey to acceptance as well as the
story of a group of dynamic “women helping women” who call themselves
the Circle of Friends. Troyer encourages readers to form their own
circle of friends, a safe place of truth and love where women can
develop lasting relationships and discover together the purposes of God
for their lives.
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Obviously
noticeable in both the book and CD is Troyer’s passion to lead others
into the bottomless love of God. This fierce desire compelled her to
plunge deeply into the heart of the issues all women face, but most keep
to themselves. With tendencies toward depression, anxiety attacks and
an eating disorder, Troyer knows firsthand the bondage of secrecy and
shame. “Living with a secret,” Troyer admits, “doesn’t make it go away.
It doesn’t change your heart. As well hidden as your secret is, that is
how deeply lonely you will be. I’ve been there. I know it’s true.”
The newly released companion CD reinforces her book’s admonition that there is
complete freedom and acceptance to be found in the Father. “This CD was
birthed out of the knowledge that music is so often used by God to
solidify a written and/or spoken message,” says Troyer. “Dawn Yoder and I
have been blessed by the friendship and songwriting partnership God’s
given us, and songs like ‘Let Us Bow Down,’ ‘Lifting My Praise Up’ and
‘I Found Grace’ (Circle of Friends theme song) are reflective of how, by
finding a place to belong, we are inspired to share encouragement,
while keeping our focusing on worshipping in ‘Spirit and in truth.’”
A Place to Belong
has the potential of changing the way women think about themselves,
about others and about doing God’s work in this world. In both her book
and worship CD, Troyer challenges women to connect to one another,
comfort each other and affirm each other in using the gifts God has
given them. Ultimately, A Place to Belong offers a healing dose of real hope that life can be rich, life can have purpose and no woman need ever be alone.
The new Circle of Friends CD is available online at http://lifewayworship.com and iTunes. It can also be purchased through your local Christian retailer.
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My Review:
I've been enjoying this CD in my car as a travel to and from work over the last week or so. I love the songs even though this is the first time I've heard this particular artist. She starts off with soothing songs that bring me to a place of worship. I just zone in on her voice and her words and before I know it, I'm at my destination feeling refreshed like I normally do after a time of worship. Her style leans more towards traditional rather than contemporary and sometimes that is just what I need. As mentioned in the release above, Lisa Troyer also has a companion book with the same name. Hopefully I will get to read that soon as well as continuing to listen to the CD. I highly recommend this CD!
Have you heard this CD or read Lisa Troyer's book? If so, I would love to know your thoughts!
Disclaimer: I received the CD from The B&B Media Group for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received. I was not requested or required to write a positive review.
Love and Blessings Always!
Margaret
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