Annie F. Downs

Annie F. Downs wants you to take each next step of life with excitement, heading forward with beauty and confidence. ​But what if the enemy is whispering lies that ​you are not smart enough, pretty enough, or rich enough? Or that ​you are too loud, too quiet, too thin, too fat, too much? What if you feel you don’t have what it takes to be who you really want to be?

Personal yet powerful, A Life of Lovely offers young women honest stories, biblical truth, and courageous examples—all to encourage readers to persevere their way to hope. You will walk away excited about who you are becoming and challenged to look for lovely, fight to finish, and find the beautiful in your every day!

Christians love to talk about how God is in control, but that’s harder to grasp when things aren’t going like you thought they would, when your life looks quite different than you imagined.

For centuries, God’s people have been building altars to Him—to remind themselves and the people around them of His work. His goodness. His kindness. Stacks of stones. Altars. Temples. Cathedrals. Why? Because they believed God and wanted to remember Him.

In the back of my mind, God reminds me that He is the same trustworthy God—the One who always finishes the stories he starts. And this is my story—of wrestling with our God who gives a limp and a blessing. A God who is always kind even when my circumstances feel the opposite. God is who He says He is. He is kinder than you imagine. In a world where it is easy to forget who He is, we will not. We will remember God.

We all know that having fun enriches our lives and lifts our spirits, but so often life gets in the way. Fun seems like something we did when we were kids, and we just don't have time for it now. I mean, we barely have time for all the stuff we have to do, let alone the stuff we want to do. We can go days without actually having any fun at all. If you ask New York Times bestselling author Annie F. Downs, she'll tell you that's no way to live!

Annie knows that when you chase fun, joy follows. In this beautifully designed full-color devotional with a ribbon marker, she invites you to experience 100 delightful days of discovering fun right where you are. With her insightful writing and provocative questions, she helps you identify what you find fun and then go after it like it matters. Because it does.

Fun isn't frivolous or somehow extra. It's essential! So join Annie on this 100-day journey into prioritizing fun in your life.

You were always meant to be brave. Whether you're coping with loss, making a major decision, or facing a fear, 100 Days to Brave will give you courage and confidence to move forward. With honesty and relatable humor, New York Times bestselling author Annie F. Downs invites you to embrace the path and plan God has for you.

Stop allowing your fears to hold you back. Face them head on with 100 Days to Brave as your devotional guide to walking the road to your most courageous self.

Dare to spend the next 100 days discovering how to:

• Experience personal growth, navigate difficult transitions, and overcome anxiety
• Conquer your fear so it doesn't hold you back
• Establish daily habits to keep you mentally strong

Impacting 400,000 individuals and families, 100 Days to Brave is for:

• Women (and men, too) of all ages
• Individuals wanting to ignite hope in their life
• Devotions by yourself, with a small group, or a youth group
• Gifts of self-care and self-discovery
• Birthday gifts, Mother's Day, National Best Friends Day, and holiday giving

As a society, we are going through a lot! With anxiety and loneliness at all-time highs, it's important that you take the next 100 days to discover that you are braver than you know and stronger than you thought possible.

Look for additional inspirational books from Annie:

• Let's All Be Brave
• Perfectly Unique
• Speak Love

No one knows how to have fun like kids do. But sometimes, even kids can use some fresh ideas for finding the fun in their lives. Fun is everywhere, and with this charmingly illustrated children's book, Annie F. Downs wants to help children ages 3 to 8 find it!

Can it be found in science experiments, at the farmer's market, or in the kitchen? Yes!

Help your children learn early (and often) that being exactly who they are is the greatest gift! Join New York Times bestselling author Annie F. Downs and "Little Annie" as they celebrate every kid's fun, fabulous, and unique design. With delightful illustrations and an A-to-Z look at character qualities, children (and adults!) will learn how to treasure what makes them special rather than trying to fit into others' expectations of them.

The positive, empowering message in So Happy to Know You will help kids accept themselves and show them the joy of accepting others for who they are designed to be.

A New York Times Bestseller!

We know there are certain things we must have to survive--food, shelter, and safety to name a few. But there are also aspects of life that truly allow us to be joyful and fulfilled. For popular podcaster and bestselling author Annie F. Downs, fun is close to the top of that list. Few would argue that having fun doesn't enrich our lives, but so much gets in the way of prioritizing it. Tough days, busyness, and feelings that are hard to talk about keep us from the fun that's out there waiting to be found.

With That Sounds Fun, Annie offers an irresistible invitation to understand the meaning of fun, to embrace it and chase it, and to figure out what, exactly, sounds fun to you--then do it! Exploring some research and sharing some thoughts behind why fun matters, she shows you how to find, experience, and multiply your fun. With her signature storytelling style and whimsical vulnerability, Annie is the friend we all need to guide us back to staying true to ourselves and finding the fun we need.

"I want you to take every step of your life with excitement for where you are headed. And I want you to feel beautiful and confident as you do." But how? When the enemy whispers lies that you are not smart enough, pretty enough, or rich enough? Or you are too dumb, too loud, too quiet, too thin, too fat, too much or not enough? What if you don't have what it takes to be who you really want to be? In Looking for Lovely, Annie F. Downs shares personal stories, biblical truth, and examples of how others have courageously walked the path God paved for their lives by remembering all God had done, loving what was right in front of them, and seeing God in the everyday--whether that be nature, friends, or the face they see in the mirror. Intensely personal, yet incredibly powerful, Looking for Lovely will spark transformative conversations and life changing patterns. No matter who we are and what path God has us on, we all need to look for lovely, fight to finish, and find beautiful in our every day!

STOP wishing your body was something it's not.
START embracing every part of you just as it was designed.

Your body is a sacred treasure, a worshipful instrument, and a unique masterpiece!

That's a pretty big deal.

But sometimes it feels confusing, awkward, and flawed.

The truth is: You and your body, all of it, are important and beautiful, designed especially by God with a specific plan and purpose.

Each chapter in Perfectly Unique focuses on a different part of your body and the potential it has for helping grow your faith. With wisdom and compassion, author Annie F. Downs will help you:

• Stop being so hard on yourself
• Stop wishing you were designed differently
• Stop comparing yourself to others
• Stop criticizing the young woman you see in the mirror every day
• START honoring yourself instead

Ultimately, Perfectly Unique will not only help you understand the reasons God made you the way you are, it will empower you to embrace and celebrate (YES, celebrate!) each and every part of you.

A call to embrace the God-given courage living inside you from host of the That Sounds Fun podcast and bestselling author Annie F. Downs.

How often does fear hold you back from the very things you most want to taste, touch, and experience? New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker Annie F. Downs admits she's not exactly the bravest woman in the world. Even as an adult, she still cries sometimes when she leaves her parents' home in Georgia, she's never jumped out of a plane, and she only rides roller coasters to impress guys. But Annie knows that courage resides inside each and every one of us, and she's on a mission to conquer her own fears while encouraging you to do the same.

Let's All Be Brave is more than a book; it's a battle cry. Annie uses honest and often humorous illustrations from her own life, contemporary real-life examples from the lives of others, and fascinating biblical stories to challenge you to:

• Discover God's surprising answers to overcoming fear, uncertainty, and anxiety
• Let go of the things that hold you back--relationships, comfort zones, expectations, and more
• Say yes to both small and big things
• Live boldly and sacrificially for God and others
• Hold on to hope, trust God, and be brave no matter your circumstances

This book is your call to step into those places that require courage, giving you the help you need to take the next step forward--even when it's scary.

You were always meant to be brave. Whether you're making a major decision, dealing with a difficult transition, or facing fear, 100 Days to Brave Guided Journal will help you develop courage and confidence to move forward. Hundreds of thousands of readers have learned what it means to be brave enough to step into their true selves through Annie F. Down's book 100 Days to Brave.

The guided journal takes you even further on your journey toward being brave in every aspect of your life by:

• Weaving excerpts from 100 Days to Brave with journaling prompts, Bible verses, and memorable quotes
• Exploring the state of your faith and analyzing the path you are on compared to where you want to be
• Establishing daily habits to keep you mentally strong and to be the best version of yourself

This highly interactive book can be used on its own or along with the 100 Days to Brave devotional. With a foiled cover, a ribbon marker, and beautifully designed interiors, this is a perfect gift for:

• Graduates, someone beginning a new job, or someone considering a new career path
• Anyone facing a new challenge in life or seeking a guided journal for self-discovery

The 100 Days to Brave Guided Journal will help you stop fear from holding you back.

Through funny stories, Scripture, and a Speak Love Revolution challenge that could help you change the lives of every person you see, tweet, or message for the better, bestselling author Annie F. Downs explores the difference you can make when you speak love to others, to God, and to yourself.

This expanded version of Speak Love:

• Includes 12 chapters that highlight a relatable topic, a Scripture verse, thoughts from the author, a prayer, journaling prompts, and a motivational challenge to say, write, tweet, or post something that will change lives for the better

• Includes 30 bonus devotions to encourage personal growth and self-confidence

• Includes a beautiful ribbon marker

• Is perfect for book clubs, Bible study groups, and youth group discussions

• Is a thoughtful gift for young women ages 13 and up who are ready to speak love and speak life

  The question is, are you ready to use the power of your words to make a real difference in the world? This newly revised edition of Speak Love sparks the perfect motivation to use your powerful and loving voice for good.

  Start your Speak Love journey today!