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Turning grief to growth, loss to life, by God's grace.
A columnist for Plain Values magazine, Ferree Hardy is also a speaker who loves making Scripture come alive, moving her audience from surviving to thriving. She equips people to turn grief to growth, and loss to new life, by God's grace.
When Ferree (rhymes with "Marie") became a widow the day before her 44th birthday, she didn't have a clue about what to do, where to start, or if she'd even remember to breathe. But eventually--(because believe it or not--grieving takes more than two weeks)--through the timeless, biblical story of Ruth and Naomi, she found hope and purpose.
She's been there; she "gets it" about widowhood.
Now, along with writing and speaking, she helps widows groups, provides life coaching, and is author of "Postcards from the Widows' Path." Her book has been comforting and providing hope to thousands of widows since 2012. She holds a BA from Moody Bible Institute, and was a pastor’s wife in Ohio for over twenty years before her first husband died. She’s remarried to Tom Hardy, who was also widowed in 2000.
"Postcards from the Widows' Path—Gleaning Hope and Purpose from the Book of Ruth," opens each short chapter with a "postcard" from Ruth or Naomi which illustrates her struggle and development through grief. Widows relate to this tale of transformation, and find their own life-changing journey through guided exercises, key Bible verses and simple prayers. It's available from Ferree in person, or through her blog bookstore at www.widowschristianpath.com. With 5-star reviews, it's a thoughtful gift, or small group reading choice too. Paperback, 248 pages, $14.99.
Submitted by None on Monday, Feb 26, 2024
Postcards from the Widows' Path by Ferree Hardy is a beautiful and inspiring Bible study on the Book of Ruth. Ferree shares her own story of widowhood and uniquely brings so many insightful truths from the relationships of Naomi and her daughters-in-law. It opened my eyes to see things from a different perspective other than my own. It gave me hope for a future. I highly recommend her to all widows.
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Submitted by Hot Biscuit Diner on Monday, Feb 26, 2024
Ferree is a talented writer and speaker who showers her audience with heartfelt warmth and understanding. Her book “Postcards From a Widows Path” allows a peak into her widowhood experience while shining a light on the Biblical path so many of us are seeking. Ferree is knowledgeable, approachable and fun to be around.
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Submitted by New Normal Cancer Coaching & Fitness on Sunday, Nov 19, 2023
Ferree is raw and real. Her unique personality of humor adds to the mix of her personal experience and spiritual mentorship. Our widows were blessed by her visit as a guest speaker for our church spring event.
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Submitted by Mt. Miguel Covenant Village, Retirement Community on Monday, Sep 25, 2023
Ferree speaks from her heart. I heard her speak at Calvary Chapel in Apple Valley, CA and she knows her subject well because she has gone through the loss of losing her first husband. She is a warm, thoughtful, and animated speaker. Ferree has been extremely helpful, through a Coaching relationship as well. A lovey humble woman of God. I highly recommend her.
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Submitted by Widow Connection Inc on Thursday, Sep 21, 2023
Fabulous, real, personal. Biblical encouragement for the mind, soul, and heart.
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Submitted by Triangle Community Church on Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023
Ferree spoke to a women's group at my former church and was extremely well-received. Though it was a mixed group of women with the goal of "honoring" the widows among us, there were many comments of "this was our best women's event ever!!" And those were from women who weren't even widows! Ferree relates to her listeners in a very warm, personable manner and her content is applicable to any woman who desires to grow in her relationship with Christ.
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Submitted by Mountain Creek Church on Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023
Ferree Hardy has a unique insight on loss. Widowhood is something no woman wants to face and yet statistics show most of the time it is the wife who loses their spouse first. Ferree, having experienced this loss herself, is able to share encouragement and hope to those who have faced this or may know someone widowed. She brings His light to any venue she speaks at, and would be a wonderful addition to any ladies gathering. She loves widows and it shows in all she presents. Her presence would be welcome at any gathering aimed at helping understand grief and loss better so we can be the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need.
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God's love for broken women shines through all of Scripture in an amazing way! This is a whirlwind tour of widows throughout Scripture. From the formation of Israel to the formation...
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A popular columnist, Ferree has been writing "Widows Path" for Plain Values since 2016. Click the ACCESS NOW button to sign up for free emails, read past columns, or purchase a subscription. ...
Posted by Ferree Hardy on 08/17/2023
Postcards from the Widows’ Path is the only book that looks at Ruth through the eyes of a widow. Scripture comes alive as we see how God uses the examples of Ruth, Naomi and Orpah to guide us through the twists and turns of widowhood and into the deep love and compassion of God. The chapters are short ---I know the last thing most of us want to do is read a book! Creative "postcards" at the beginning of each chapter draw you in and hope begins. Readers also track their journey through grief and experience tremendous growth and encouragement...
Posted by Ferree Hardy on 08/17/2023
