J. Lee Jagers, ThM, PhD
Director of Counseling Services
Dallas Theological Seminary
Janice Ingram, LPC
Director of Womens Ministry
The Branch: A Christ-Centered Community
Read From Gravel to Glory and you will literally begin to change your life and how you view your relationship with God--on the spot! As I
read this book, my whole walk with God was laid out in front of me as I have
never understood it before.
With a brilliant use of
metaphor, From Gravel to Glory offers understanding to those who love
God but struggle to make sense of the events of life. A gifted communicator,
Gina Calvert utilizes authentic life examples to share the "bigger
picture" of the Christian experience. As a result, readers can use the
examples and metaphors of reconstruction to make sense of the seeming setbacks
and detours of life. Gina shares depth and meaning, offering hope as she brings
significance to the ordinary.
From Gravel to Glory contains a timeless message that continues to offer
new understanding reading after reading. The book will become part of my reserve
collection of those books which I keep and reread every few years.
Julie P. Combs, Ed.D.
Professor and Educational Consultant
Author of Managing Conflict:
50 Strategies for Leaders
Gina, thank you for helping me to see God at work in all kinds of suffering. Thank you for saying “yes” to God in your own suffering, in your testimony, your writing, and your teaching. I am grateful to God for you and for Gravel to Glory, and for His change in me.
Gina, your writing has created so many opportunities for honest discussions. It will continue to do that! Bless you for your persistence! Finding challenging study material for women's classes is difficult. I look forward to seeing your material available for other people.
Gina, thank you for sharing your life lessons with us. You have truly challenged me in my relationship with the Lord. Keep it up!
Christen O., Farmers Branch, TX
Thank you for leading us through your book this past semester. Truly God is making his appeal through you and using you to “move mountains” in people’s lives. Your insight into Matthew 24 is full of wisdom that I intend to spend more time with. Your honesty and passion are definitely gifts where God uses you to draw others near. It’s been a blessing to have journeyed with you!
Chris T., Farmer's Branch, TX
Gina, you have allowed the Lord to use you through your book, study guide, and class to minister to me and my family in a new way that isn't necessarily pain-free, but definitely needed for transformation