In a world where faith is often presented as a life without doubt or difficulty, author Taylor Turner offers a different narrative. Her new book, My Story, God's Glory, shares a testimony of faith that is not polished or perfect, but real, tested, questioned, and ultimately transformed. The release of this book matters because it speaks directly to individuals who have wrestled with questions, experienced circumstances beyond their control, or wondered where God was in the middle of their story.
Turner's journey to publication was itself an act of faith. She describes her greatest challenge as an author as "getting started and taking the leap of faith," and summarizes the writing experience in three words: "Stressful, joyful, worthwhile." Her decision to write grew out of a desire to share the Gospel in a way that felt authentic to the gifts God had given her. "We are here to spread the Good News of Jesus, and since public speaking is not my strong suit, I thought this is the next best thing," Turner says. Inspired by Jesus' call in Mark 16:15 to "go into all the world and proclaim the gospel," she sees writing as an extension of that calling.
Beyond her personal story, Turner is a wife, mother of three, and high school science teacher with more than 12 years of experience. She lives in Midland, Texas, and serves at Hope Alive Church. Her passion extends to creating practical, faith-based resources that help families grow closer to Christ and to one another. She is also the author of From Manger to Messiah, a family Advent study designed to help parents lead their children through Scripture and meaningful conversations about Jesus. Through her writing and her brand, I Noah Mom LLC, Turner develops Bible studies, books, journals, and other resources designed to help families make faith part of everyday life.
The implications of this book extend beyond individual readers. In a time when many feel isolated in their doubts, Turner's message that imperfect faith does not disqualify anyone from experiencing a faithful God is a powerful reminder. She encourages parents to be intentional about bringing conversations about God into the ordinary rhythms of home and family. "I hope this brings families closer together and closer to loving Jesus," Turner says of what she ultimately wants readers to gain from her writing.
For those who sense they have a story to tell, Turner offers simple but profound advice: "Just go for it. Don't be afraid of the what-ifs and do it." Her book is an invitation for searching, struggling, and questioning readers to discover that their current chapter is not the end of their story and that even when they cannot clearly see what God is doing, He has not stopped working. Because faith may be tested. It may be stretched. It may even feel weak. But God remains faithful.
My Story, God's Glory is published by Clay Bridges Press, a Houston-area hybrid publisher that helps authors edit, publish, and promote their books.
