Fierce Beauty: Choosing to Stand for What Matters Most
Praise forFierce Beauty"The vibrant leadership of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch Founder Kim Meeder is superseded only by her unwavering commitment to the Lord. Her buoyant spirit is contagious!  Kim is "the real deal" and I'm always a better person for being in her presence.  In this bold new venture, the same burning passion she has exhibited in ministering to wounded children and horses finds a new target: women. Fierce Beauty challenges us to abandon our shallow lives of insecurity, pain and selfishness and instead embrace a warrior's pose.  We can no longer afford to sit idly by ... let's march on!"   —LuAnne Crane, Executive Producer & Co-Host, Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson“Kim Meeder poured her heart onto these pages, encouraging readers to be authentic, to defend their hearts against sin, and to find peace in unexpected places. In Fierce Beauty you will be challenged to embrace God’s unconditional love when faced with roadblocks. Kim’s words will inspire you to stand up and run your own race—straight into the open arms of Jesus. This book stands alone for self-study, and it would be an outstanding choice for your small group.”—Carol Kent, Speaker and Author ofBetween a Rock and a Grace Place “Kim understands the fears and insecurities that plague so many of us—even as women of God. With her unique combination of wisdom and compassion, Kim encourages us to discover the life that God has called us to, and to experience His peace in the process.”—Danae Dobson, author and speaker“Kim Meeder knows first-hand the courageous heart adventure of healing.Fierce Beautywill empower you to recognize your surrender to the King as the most powerful road to purpose, strength, and beauty.”—Dr. Juli Slattery author, Family Psychologist, Focus on the Family co-host“Fierce Beautyis a breathtaking read from the first page to the last. With a writing style that pierces the heart like exquisite poetry, Kim Meeder tells a story filled with life-changing honesty and often startling “fierce beauty.” Ultimately, it celebrates the resiliency of the human heart and God’s power to change us, no matter the trials or heartaches of the past.”—Diane Noble, award-winning novelist“Through tantalizing true-life tales, Kim Meeder captivates our interest and takes us to the edge of amazing experiences, then steers us to our heavenly Father for His love, mercy, andhope!”—Suzanne Maurer, producer of the television documentaryCourage to Live: The Story of Charlie and Lucy Wedemeyer“Kim Meeder is an inspiration and tells her life stories with such compelling, faithful insight that even the hardest heart will be converted.”—Senator Chris Telfer“InFierce Beauty, Kim Meeder shares inspiring examples of what a difference our choices make. When we surrender and trust in the Lord, He gives us His hope. “Choosing to Stand for What Matters Most” gives inner peace and strength to help us through each day’s challenge. By doing so, our choices blaze a trail for others to follow.”—Diane Nelson Nye, wife, mother of seven, four-time survivor of breast cancer, currently battling stage IV cancer“InFierce Beauty, Kim Meeder recounts lessons learned through her own journey and awareness of God all around her. Her words will open your heart to receive and embrace truth from God’s Word that is able to set even the most captive heart free. I was challenged and encouraged and am certain you will be too!”—Meredith Andrews, recording artist“Kim’s gift for storytelling made me feel as if I were there, seeing it all with my own eyes. I highly recommendFierce Beautyto all God’s daughters that they might see themselves as God sees them and to His Sons that they might see the women in their lives through God’s eyes.”—Renee D. Godoy, Senior Pastor of Glad Tidings Church“Kim inspires readers not only to see the beauty of the world, but also to see the beauty in each God-created person, and to see the real beauty in a soul set free through God’s amazing grace. What an affirming message Kim offers in this treasure of a book!”—Nancie Carmichael, author of several books includingSelahandSurviving One Bad YearPraise for Kim and Troy MeederTroy and Kim Meeder are two of the finest people I have had the privilege of knowing. A year ago, my wife Shirley and I visited their nine-acre Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon, where they introduce dozens of wounded and needy children to abused and neglected horses. The healing and mystical bond that occurs between the animals and soul-hungry kids is wonderful to behold.  Moreover, Kim and Troy do everything in the name of the Lord. I admire these people greatly and wish somebody would give them a larger ranch on which to do their marvelous work!  I’ve seen nothing quite like it.—James Dobson, PhD, Family Talk