Rising Above: Journey Within
A Word of Hope and Transformation
“This is a profound book because of its wealth of insight into grief and the grieving process in a society that has, by and large, forgotten how to grieve and to offer comfort.
Drawing from counseling psychology, her practice as a coach and mentor, and from her personal experience of grief, the author writes from a place of wisdom, authenticity and transparency.
In confronting the issue of pain head on, she shows how we often carry false narratives about grief and emotion, stories that keep us stuck in fear, shame, and loneliness.
Rising Above: Journey Within is born out of a passionate desire to shift that perspective. This book offers an honest, compassionate exploration rooted in biblical truth, enriched by scientific insights, and shaped through stories of real people walking through their seasons of loss and renewal. It reminds us that healing is not a linear path but a divine cadence of growth and rest, pain and hope.”
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Integrating Faith and Personal Growth
Rising Above: Journey Within is an inspiring guide for anyone navigating grief, life transitions, or emotional pain. This book blends faith, science, and personal transformation, helping you uncover the truth of your feelings, embrace vulnerability, and trust God's divine process.
Experience an integrated approach to emotional healing and spiritual growth that restores your vitality and deepens your connection with God and others.
What You'll Discover
Real stories of transformation and hope
Tools for breaking free from fear and shame
Guidance for embracing vulnerability and self-compassion
Insights on trusting God’s timing and navigating life's transitions
Faith And Feelings Community Conversation & Journaling
Faith and Feeling: Embracing Our Humanity—Reflective Journal
Creating a Space for Growth & Renewal
As a dedicated coach, my mission is to cultivate a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental environment where challenges become opportunities for transformation. I believe that embracing our full range of feelings—whether joy, sorrow, or change—is essential to deepening our faith and understanding of ourselves.
My goal is to inspire you to:
Build emotional resilience
Deepen your connection to faith and the human experience
Re-discover joy and well-being
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“Faith and Feelings: Embracing Our Humanity”
A heartfelt guide designed to help you navigate the complex interplay of faith and emotion. This book invites you to create a space for reflection, growth, and renewal as you embrace your full humanity.
Available in multiple formats:
E-book: $6.99
Paperback: $11.99
Hardcover: $25.99
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Who Are We?
We are a caring, supportive community committed to creating a nurturing space where life's seasons—joy, sorrow, change—are embraced as opportunities for growth. Inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, we recognize that every season has a divine purpose and rhythm.
Our Principles:
Accept life's seasons: Embrace all feelings with patience and resilience.
Trust divine timing: Believe that everything unfolds at the perfect moment for your growth.
Live intentionally: Make wise, faith-aligned choices during each season.
Next Up! Community Conversations
Join us for free, heartfelt community sessions happening soon at Flakes Fables, Oviedo, Florida from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. These gatherings will include, meaningful journaling, dialogue, and connection.
Sign up via the pop-up on this site to receive updates and secure your spot. I look forward to walking this journey with you—together, we can foster growth, healing, and community.
Thank you for trusting me in your healing Journey!
Understanding Grief and Its Impact
Grief is a natural response to loss and life’s transitions. Its effects can ripple through generations, sometimes disrupting emotional cycles if left unaddressed.
Everyone grieves differently—there’s no right or wrong way. Compassion and empathy are vital, both for ourselves and others, as we navigate healing. By respecting each person's process, we can break harmful cycles and foster growth, love, and understanding through even the most difficult losses.
About Anna L. Woods
Anna L. Woods blends her ministry background with thirty five plus years of corporate leadership. She is a passionate about guiding others toward emotional and spiritual healing. As a Christian counselor, coach, author, and speaker, she is dedicated to helping people find hope and peace after loss.
Her second book, Rising Above: Journey Within, offers practical strategies for grief recovery, inspiring you to rise above circumstances with faith and inner strength. Her first book, Faith And Feelings: Embracing Our Humanity, is a reflective journal that deepens understanding of emotions and faith through prompts and personal insights.
She is the host of Faith And Feelings Community Conversation and journaling in her local community, and serves on the Young Lives Orlando board of directors.
Join her in community for inspiring messages, updates, and support on your healing journey. Reach out for speaking engagements, workshops, or book events.
Let’s walk this path toward hope, renewal, and peace—together.
Thank you for meeting me here!
Anna Laura
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Grief is not solely the sorrow experienced after the loss of a loved one it can also stem from significant life changes.” Faith and Feelings is a guided journal that offers meaningful support through any form of grief you may be facing. I appreciate how it feels like having a personal therapist—providing a safe space to express and process emotions. I highly recommend this journal; it has been tremendously helpful to me.” Thank you so much Mrs. Woods for this wonderful masterpiece 💛
— Vianka Amazon Book Review
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I never consider myself to be one who journals my days or thoughts. But, this is the first time in my life that I’ve taken an interest in doing these exercises while tapping into my faith. With Faith and Feelings, I get to go at my own pace when I feel like it, and that totally changes the game for me. I encourage you to pick up a copy to begin your own journey.
--Sherry-Ann Amazon Book Review
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Sometimes we get caught up in daily life and don’t reflect and process our feelings and grief. These prompts and this journal have allowed me to take a moment t a process my feelings reflect and take away those feelings and use them for personal growth and self awareness. - Jennifer F. Amazon Book Review
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“A reflection of quiet times in a tangible way
I bought this journal just before the passing of a dear friend, and I now write my thoughts and memories of our friendship in this journal. As I use the various scriptures verses to guide me through my writing I find peace, joy and even laughter in expressing my thoughts and feelings. This journal reflects my quiet time in a tangible way.
Portia Stewart
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Heartfelt and Spirit-Led
Faith and Feeling: Embracing Our Humanity is a beautifully crafted reflective journal. The prompts, scriptures, and insights create a safe space for honest self-exploration and spiritual growth. It’s the perfect companion for anyone seeking to deepen their faith while embracing the fullness of their emotions. Highly recommended!
~Clara
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This book offers very helpful writing prompts
that helped me process my feelings around grief, loss, transition and change. I liked being an able to flip and find a prompt that worked for me that day, and skip around based on what I needed.
rsuarez
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