Pride in Purity: Solid Foundation

By Denise Elizabeth Ashurst

A "Culture Change" (Acts 17:67) is the call and challenge throughout the Pride in Purity series. Sincere prayer and a godly walk from those who call on the name of Jesus (Acts 11:26) will assist women of all ages to live holy unto the Lord. Author Denise Elizabeth Ashursts desire is to inspire women from every culture to commit to reading the Bible and preparing themselves for two very important decisions. Salvation firstpossessing a surrendered and obedient relationship with Christ. Secondly, marriagewaiting on the Lords counsel (Proverbs 21:30) before making a dreadful mistake. May the readers of this book and Gods Word enable unaware sisters to share in these principles, turning the world right side up (Isaiah 5:20).

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Dec 13, 2011
• ISBN: 9781449730772

Denise Elizabeth Ashurst

Denise Elizabeth was born and raised in Yonkers, New York to Julian and Regina Howard, and is the Sister of Gerald and Gilbert Howard. Life’s journey led her to twenty years in the military (Air Force) and ten years with the Department of Energy. She now resides in Boulder City, Nevada. This is the first book in the Purity Series that is dedicated to women of all ages. For women who have a desire to wait on the Lord. Denise is the Mother of three beautiful children, Narada, Danielle, and Jay (step son). She is also a “Mentor” to young women. But most importantly, Denise loves her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with all her heart, mind, and strength.

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Contents

Dedication

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Special Thanks

The Great I Am

Purposefully Created

Born Again

Pure Transformation

Transgressions

Empowered To Be

Obedient

Purity By The Numbers

Best Friends

Pure Faith

Hope

Love

Pure Success

About the Author

Also by Denise Elizabeth Ashurst

Pride in Purity Series

Book I… Pride in Purity

Solid Foundation

Coming Soon…

Book II… Ribblets, Pearl of Great Price

13 - 18 yrs.

Book III… Lady in Waiting, Serving While Waiting

18 - 25 yrs.

Book IV… Man’s Best Friend, Restoration

25 - 30 yrs.

Book V… Faithfulness, Still Accountable

30 - 50 yrs.

Book VI… Just Getting Started

50+ yrs.

Book VII… Pure Testimonies

Heart Cry

Dedication

This effort of the heart is dedicated to the following young ladies who have pledged their lives to our Lord Jesus Christ and who have made that all important decision to wait on Him. Each of these young ladies has adorned herself with a ring that bears the words, True Love Waits.

Lindsey Meyers, Lauren Meyers, Danielle Novier, Makayla Klohr, Angel Ragone, Devyn Rhodes, Kayla Rains, Zoe Prahm, Marybeth Bruninga, Samantha Hanson, Hanna Hanson, Sabrina Coventry, Stephanie Yoxen, Kelsey Clark, Tristyn Clark, Shawna Rivera, Miyanna Trujillo, Victoria Reina, and Nayarit Haro

Keep your heart with all diligence; for out

of it spring the issues of life.

(Proverbs 4:23)

Foreword

Dear Denise, thank you for sending me a copy of your book, Pride in Purity, you selected a beautiful title! Your words express the pride in purity that God has placed in your heart. I join you in believing that God will use your labors to introduce many people to our Lord Jesus.

Merlin R. Carothers, Author of Prison to Praise

Pride in Purity goes beyond its target audience, young girls, while it mesmerizes and captures the attention of all its readers. The chosen biblical passages and author’s anecdotes relate values in a manner that is applicable to all ages. It reminds