In her new book, the return reflections on loving god back, singer, songwriter and author laurie sturm gives readers an honest glimpse into what her real world is like beyond the spotlight of the christian music world. Opening a memoir with ones birth seems to be the focal point for the genre, and keeping this moment original or in ones unique voice proves to be a. Lacey sturm had a gripping testimony at the festival of hope in oslo. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Lacey sturm is one of my all time favorite singers so of course i had to read her newest book, the return. Maybe its being so very pregnant or maybe its because the book had a lot of triggers that upset me but i was actually unable to finish the reason. Lacey sturm, former lead singer of the amazing band flyleaf, shared her journey and her testimony. How i discovered a life worth living by lacey sturm from flyleaf toread the reason.
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Christian rock vocalist lacey sturm spoke to breathecast about her autobiography the reason. She tells here how she lost faith in gods care when her cousin was killed and she felt she could never be happy again. This is lacey sturms testimony containing her struggles, passion, love, and inspirations. How i discovered a life worth living was published. I have been fortunate to witness lacey grow from singersongwriter to wife to. Lacey nicole sturm nee mosley, previously carder is an american singer and songwriter born. The reason by lacey sturm, former lead singer of flyleaf the reason. Her first book was released in 2014 and her second was scheduled to be released october 2016. However, it is not made to cater towards specific beliefs. With the band, she released three albums and an ep before amicably parting ways in 2012 to focus on family.
What she found there was the reason she is alive today. Jan 08, 2015 this book may come off a bit too religious for some of the mainstream following that flyleaf has. Life was never easy with a strict mother andcontinue reading the reason lacey sturm posted by arwencat1 march 31, 2020 march 31, 2020 posted in autobiography, behind the scenes, biography, book, christianity, depression, flyleaf, lacey mosely, lacey sturm, memoir, music, suicide, testimony, the reason leave a comment on. Former flyleaf front lady lacey sturm is taking on a new direction in her career as she is set to release her upcoming book the reason how i. But she is also showing all the love and passion she had for music, how she purchased creation and emotion through it all. Rock princess lacey sturm wants to share her journey from heartbreak to wholeness with young women. After that, lacey talked of how her life changed for the better. The album was nominated for the 2012 rock album of the year dove award. How i discovered a life worth living sturm, lacey, graham, franklin, welch, brian on. Lacey sturm opens herself to us and reveals her touching background, her youth and her spirituality. How i discovered a life worth living is a very well meaning book. Christian singer, rock princess, and now author, lacey sturm, spoke to breathecast about her tough upbringing, finding god, her book the reason, and upcoming solo project in an episode of bc pulse.
Lacey sturms story billy graham evangelistic association. Lacey signed it and graced me with the opportunity for a photo. When you know laceys testimony, this song becomes so much more powerful to listen to and its so moving. Due to legal reasons, they renamed themselves flyleaf in june 2004. Lacey sturm once a suicidal atheist, now a christfollowing rock star, lacey tells her story of finding purpose behind the pain, sharing the many reasons for her hope and helping readers see how valuable they. The day lacey sturm planned to kill herself was the day her old life ended. Once confirmed, you will get access to the latest video from lacey and all the access that comes from being on the mailing list. How i discovered a life worth living 9780801016738 by lacey sturm.
In the return, bestselling author lacey sturm offers a collection of thoughts on how jesus helps us see the world with new eyes and makes the mundane things in life beautiful. Lacey transcends the false divide between the secular and the sacred. Lacey pours her heart into this book and shows her love for god throughout. The screaming match she had with her grandmother was the reason she went to church. How i discovered a life worth living english edition ebook. The reason how i discovered a life worth living lacey sturm. How i discovered a life worth living book description reads. I wanted to learn more of how lacey came to christ. Her story and testimony of gods grace touched me deeply, and i am much older than lacey. It was made deliberately easy to read for all audiences, yet emotionally striking as she walks the reader through her life. Its a guidebook from a fellow traveler on how grace helps usto overcome darkness, to release our empty rituals, to shine with his light. Lacey sturm is the former lead singer of rock band flyleaf.
Im incredibly glad to say that lacey sturm s the reason. The day lacey sturm planned to kill herself was the day her. It is a life that can often be chaotic and stressful, as well as momentous and miraculous. Its a great story written by lacey sturm, and in it she shares. She is the cofounder and former lead vocalist of the hard rock band flyleaf. She is a cofounder and former lead vocalist of the hard rock band flyleaf. Mar 31, 2020 something changed in lacey after that. As an atheist who hated christians, she thought church was a place for hypocrites, fakers, and simpletons. In this article sturm opens up about discovering jesus just as she was ready to end her life. How i discovered a life worth living kindle edition by sturm, lacey, welch, brian, graham, franklin. Her distinctive voice and shiverinducing screams helped propel flyleaf to multiplatinum success with hard rock hits im so sick and im sorry. In september 2014 lacey sturm s first book the reason. Lacey sturm biography affair, married, husband, ethnicity.
Sturms book is an autobiography about how she overcame her struggles in life in an effort to inspire those who are struggling themselves. The screaming match she had with her grandmother was the reason she went to chur. Sep 30, 2014 im usually a huge fan of biographies and memoirs. A book with this much substance will, without a doubt, live on to change lives for generations. Lacey sturm is a musician, songwriter, singer as well as an author. In this video lacey talks about the reason for writing her third book titled, the return, reflections on loving god back available wherever. Suicidal rocker meets christ at church god reports. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours. You are meant for amazing things that you cant even imagine for yourself. How i discovered a life worth living, and in part one of this interview she speaks about her depression and desire to commit suicide. I ordered it because i love lacey sturms music she is the former lead singer of the band flyleaf. In february 2016, sturm became the first solo female to top the billboard hard rock albums chart with her debut release. Lacey sturms testimony god saved me from suicide the. Sep 11, 2014 christian rock vocalist lacey sturm spoke to breathecast about her autobiography the reason.
Singer lacey sturm, who was once suicidal, shares how she found purpose in her life. May 08, 2018 lacey sturm biography affair, married, husband, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is lacey sturm. In september 2014 lacey sturms first book the reason. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With the band, she released three albums and an ep before amicably parting ways in 2012 to focus on family and faith. How i discovered a life worth living bylacey sturm. This book was so dreary and oppressive and sad that i just couldnt finish it. The day lacey sturm planned to kill herself was the day her grandmother forced her to go to church, a place lacey thought was filled with hypocrites, fakers, and simpletons. Because i trust his belief in me and in the music and message we want to share with the world. We wished each other well and moved on with our lives. It is a life that can often be chaotic and stressful, as. The day lacey sturm planned to kill herself was the day her grandmother.
I truly believe lacey s story has fallen into your hands at the perfect time. Sturm revealed on her website in september 20 that she signed a publishing deal with baker publishing group. Although it does explain her departure, and it gives insight to things that flyleaf fans might be. How i discovered a life worth living is an autobiography written by lacey sturm. She shared her ups and downs, her pains and her fears, her scars and her brokenness. As part of my association as a family christian store blogger, i was selected to read the reason. If this story of hope has touched your heart visit.
In the mystery, sturm helps listeners understand that any loving relationship begins with knowing your own identity in christ. How i discovered a life worth living by lacey sturm 1,390 ratings, 4. How i discovered a life worth living by lacey sturm in chm, epub, fb2 download ebook. In the return, bestselling author lacey sturm offers a collection of thoughts on how jesus helps us see the world with new eyes and makes the mundane things. Its the story of the life of flyleaf lead singer lacey sturms life, especially focusing on her conversion to christ when she was on the brink of suicide.
Lacey talking a little bit about writing her book, the reason and her recent trip to nashville to record the reason with producer, pete kipley. That he made our hearts with his own hands is such an amazing thought. How i discovered a life worth living by lacey sturm. I couldnt put it down and read the whole book in one sitting. Former flyleaf singer lacey sturm shares of how god saved her. See more ideas about lacey sturm, kristen may and singer. How i discovered a life worth living, the book is lacey s testimony and conviction in a fullyfleshed out, poignant, and contrite delivery. Im honored to be his wife and thankful for the wonderful dad he is to our kids. How i discovered a life worth living takes readers into an incredible foray of a young adolescents battle with drug abuse, confusion, depression, thoughts of suicide, and ultimately redemption in the form of a new life. A book with this much substance will, without a doubt, live on to change lives for. But the book really convicted me about how i look at others. This is unique from many of the memoirs i have read. How i discovered a life worth living, the book is laceys testimony and conviction in a fullyfleshed out, poignant, and contrite.
I am a christian, but i am not that involved in religion for my own reasons. Posted by arwencat1 march 31, 2020 march 31, 2020 posted in autobiography, behind the scenes, biography, book, christianity, depression, flyleaf, lacey mosely, lacey sturm, memoir, music, suicide, testimony, the reason leave a comment on the reason lacey sturm. Many times ive had anticipation urge me onward, only to drop me off the edge of the proverbial cliff. How i discovered a life worth living was not one of those red herrings. Lacey sturm nee mosley rose to fame in the early aughts with the hard rock band flyleaf. Its a guidebook from a fellow traveler on how grace helps usto overcome darkness, to release our empty rituals. Sturm s book is an autobiography about how she overcame her struggles in life in an effort to inspire those who are struggling themselves.
A contrite testimony by flyleafs former lead singer, lacey sturm. Its a great story written by lacey sturm, and in it she shares her very open and honest story and testimony of gods grace. Lacey shows that beyond the temporary highs and the soulcrushing lows is a reason each of us exists and a purpose for our lives. Access free the reason how i discovered a life worth living lacey sturm supplementary readers.