Reviews for Beauty From Ashes
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"I was so blessed by Donna's journey from Beauty from Ashes. Her transparency about her testimony was truly awe inspiring! To know that God forgives us no matter what choices we make in life is overwhelming!"
- Richele Villamil

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"What a perfect reflection of the Father's Love for His children! Beauty From Ashes is TRULY a story of the amazing grace of God. Each chapter is a beautiful reflection of the Heart of the Father in the life of Donna Sparks, revealing another facet of His Faithfulness. I found myself cheering Donna on in her life journey as the Father laid out her steps before her, picking her up and dusting her off when she would stumble, and putting her back on the path. Great is His Faithfulness, great is His Grace! This book is an incredible testimony of both!"
- Pastor Mary Wood

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"Beauty from Ashes written by Donna Sparks touched me in every section of her book. The Waiting section especially touched me at this time because when I read that chapter my spirit leaped because I'm in the waiting section at this time. It is written where you understand it completely and you don't want to put the book down. Donna is an accessible, down to earth, compassionate spirit who submits to the Holy Spirit. You notice those Christ like attributes through her writing and in meeting her. This book is life changing for the saved and the lost. Read it yourself, then buy another one for the one friend who needs to hear the words right now. God's anointing is upon this book as it is upon Donna' s life."
- Anita Ostrom

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"Inspirational... Authentic... Anointed! These are just three words that came to my mind when I read Donna Sparks' book, 'Beauty From Ashes.' Donna successfully wrote the way she speaks; in a captivating manner. Her book is like a personal revival service! I hope many others will read this book and find answers, direction, and heartfelt compassion while going through their personal path of pain or difficulty."
​- Pastor Craig Grigson

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"Beauty From Ashes was sent to me by a friend who knew I needed to be inspired to hope again and this beautiful gem of a book did just that. Written simply yet full of intricately deep Biblical truths, this story will inspire you to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus. Donna Sparks’ humility and love for Jesus shine as she tells how God miraculously redeemed her from a life of sin, called her into ministry, and continues to draw others to Him through her surrendered life. This book left me hungry for more of God and overwhelmed with hope that He is waiting to fill that desire to overflowing!" 
​- Haley Cartwright

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"I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the way Donna so openly shared her life experience and the way God brought her back to Him. This is a real encouraging book and if you are going through something like this it will help you to know if God can do it for Donna he can do it for you also."
​- Dorothy Lewis

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"Have you ever felt broken and defeated? Have you ever felt you’ve wandered so far from God, gone against His word, sinned so long you can never find your way back? As Donna Sparks reveals to us in her book, “Beauty From Ashes,” we cannot wander so far from God that he cannot find us. He doesn’t point His finger at us in anger. He only wants to pick up the broken pieces of our life, as we reach out to Him, to gather us unto Himself as a mother hen gathers her chicks. In her book,“Beauty From Ashes,” Donna Sparks takes us on her journey back to God, His forgiveness, His restoring grace. Out of the ashes of brokenness comes a beautiful young lady Donna Sparks, totally committed to and being used by God to bring others to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. God bless each of you as you read this tremendous story of grace."
​- Robbin Jones

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"From the ashes of a broken life almost certainly headed for destruction to the beauty of God's redemption and grace, Donna shares her story with compassion, humility , humor, love, and a passion for God to encourage the reader. Her transparency and insight draws the reader "in" as she offers us wisdom and guidance. God's redemption and grace awaits all who will accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. And it is obvious her desire is for all to know Christ and have a personal relationship with Him. It is an excellent read!"
​- Joyce Maxwell

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"I love how Donna Sparks has written a book about a life that once was broken and defeated. Because this is the very reason that Jesus offered his life. To heal the broken and bring victory to the defeated. In this book she brings to the surface the many things we try to hide. She lets readers know that Jesus loved and accepts us just as we are at any given moment. We are not alone. All we have to do is be willing to allow him into the dark corners and into the secret places of our heart. He will repair, restore and renew all that is broken. He will give peace, joy and love like we have never known. He will give us life that is more abundant than we could have ever imagined."  
​- LaVonne Cox

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