In a world where faith is often presented as a polished ideal, Taylor Turner's new book, My Story, God's Glory, offers a raw and authentic look at what it means to trust God when life falls apart. Released by Clay Bridges Press, the book is a testament to the power of imperfect faith and the faithfulness of God in the midst of doubt and struggle.
Turner, a wife, mother of three, and high school science teacher with over 12 years of experience, knows firsthand the challenges of maintaining faith when circumstances are difficult. "My faith was never perfect," Turner says. "It was questioned. It was stretched. At times, it felt fragile." Yet it is precisely in those fragile moments that Turner discovered a deeper relationship with God. Her book explores the idea that faith is not formed in comfort but deepened through surrender and strengthened when tested.
Rather than presenting Christianity as a life without doubt, Turner writes for those who have wrestled with questions, experienced circumstances beyond their control, or wondered where God was in their story. My Story, God's Glory is an invitation to readers to see that their current chapter is not the end and that God is always at work, even when His actions are not clear.
Turner's decision to write was driven by a desire to share the Gospel in a way that felt authentic to her gifts. "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," she says. Inspired by Jesus' call in Mark 16:15 to "go into all the world and proclaim the gospel," Turner sees writing as an extension of that calling. Her goal is not just to tell readers what she has learned but to use her own testimony to point them toward Christ and encourage them to recognize God at work in their own stories.
The journey to publication required the same kind of faith she writes about. Turner 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 advice for others who sense they have a story to tell is simple: "Just go for it. Don't be afraid of the what-ifs and do it."
Beyond My Story, God's Glory, Turner is also the author of From Manger to Messiah, a family Advent study created to help parents lead their children through Scripture and meaningful conversations about Jesus. Through her brand, I Noah Mom LLC, she develops Bible studies, books, journals, and other resources designed to help families make faith part of everyday life. She lives in Midland, Texas, and serves at Hope Alive Church.
Turner's ultimate hope is that her writing brings families closer together and closer to loving Jesus. "I hope this brings families closer together and closer to loving Jesus," she says. When not writing, she can usually be found "at home with my family being silly or teaching at school."
My Story, God's Glory is now available. For more information on Clay Bridges Press, visit claybridgespress.com.
