In a world where faith is often presented as a polished and problem-free endeavor, author and teacher Taylor Turner offers a different narrative. Her new book, My Story, God's Glory, released by Clay Bridges Press, is a testimony of a faith that is not perfect but real, tested, and ultimately transformed. Turner's story matters because it speaks to the universal experience of doubt and the struggle to trust God when life falls apart, providing a beacon of hope for anyone who has ever questioned their faith or wondered where God was in the midst of their pain.
Turner's journey is one of growing faith through surrender. She writes for people who have wrestled with questions, experienced circumstances beyond their control, or felt their faith grow fragile. "My faith was never perfect," Turner says. "It was questioned. It was stretched. At times, it felt fragile." Yet it was in those difficult places that her relationship with God deepened. The book challenges the notion that faith is formed in comfort, suggesting instead that it is often strengthened when life tests it most. This message is crucial in a time when many feel isolated in their doubts, believing that questioning God disqualifies them from experiencing His faithfulness.
Turner's decision to write was also an act of obedience to her calling. "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 explains. 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 mandate. Her goal is not merely to share her own learnings but to use her testimony to point readers toward Christ and help them recognize God at work in their own stories. This purpose-driven approach underscores the book's significance as a tool for evangelism and personal encouragement.
The path to publication required the same faith Turner writes about. She describes her greatest challenge as "getting started and taking the leap of faith," and sums up the writing experience as "stressful, joyful, worthwhile." Her advice to others with a story to tell is simple: "Just go for it. Don't be afraid of the what-ifs and do it." This encouragement is particularly relevant for aspiring writers who may feel held back by fear or self-doubt, demonstrating that stepping out in faith can lead to impactful outcomes.
Turner is not only an author but also a wife, mother of three, and high school science teacher with over 12 years of experience. She lives in Midland, Texas, and serves at Hope Alive Church. Her passion extends beyond writing 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 brand, I Noah Mom LLC, Turner develops Bible studies, books, journals, and other resources to help families make faith part of everyday life. This holistic approach to ministry highlights the broader impact of her work, addressing the spiritual needs of families in tangible ways.
For Turner, this mission does not require families to create picture-perfect spiritual lives. Instead, 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," she says of what she ultimately wants readers to gain from her writing. When not writing, Turner can usually be found "at home with my family being silly or teaching at school."
My Story, God's Glory is ultimately an invitation for searching, struggling, and questioning readers to discover that imperfect faith does not disqualify them from experiencing a faithful God. It reminds readers 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. The book's release is significant because it offers a counter-narrative to the pressure of perfection, providing comfort and hope to those who feel their faith isn't strong enough. For more information on Clay Bridges, visit claybridgespress.com.
