Books by Debbie R. Bailey
For Blended Families, Foster Children, Adoption
Angel is a special girl who finds her self in a confusing situation. While her parents both loved her, some things happened that required for her to be placed in a foster home. With this new home came questions wondering if she was at fault.
For Parents of Teens
The Bible tell us to train up a child in the way he should go; but church once a week isn’t enough. Leaving your child on their own to do devotionals and read The Word may not be practical. This devotional gives parents a God inspired game plan to incorporate the study and application of God’s Word in everyday life.
In our trouble God has comforted us—and this, too, to help you: to show you from our personal experience how God will tenderly comfort you when you undergo these same sufferings. He will give you the strength to endure.
2 Corthians 1:6-7 TLB
Pastor Rick Warren says, “God expects you to use your pain to help others. Whatever mistake, failure, trouble, trial, or bad decision you’ve experienced, God says, ‘I’ll still use it for good in your life. And I expect you to use it to help others.’
This is called redemptive suffering.”
Hello my name is Debbie Bailey. I am a wife and a mother of 5 children. Three are my biological children, one is my step-child and one is my foster child. I have a passion for God’s Word and His children. When I was young, I wanted two, a boy and a girl. But God had other plans, not two, not three, not four, but FIVE. I have to say I am honored that He trusts me this much, but at times I had questioned His decision. Life gets sticky, as you all know, and I have quite the story behind my journey.
I think what is hard for most people when they go to any type of counseling or read a book is that they want to know who this person really is, who is counseling or speaking or writing this and does this person truly understand my conflict. They don’t want to hear the same old, “Go to God, everything will be ok.” They want to know that you have been through real hard stuff, upsetting battles, strife that pulls you to your knees, not just one bad thing they talk about everywhere they go. Not just one story but many. A person who can totally know and feel what you felt is more likely to understand you as a person. Then on top of that the person must know his or her Lord and Savior personally. This person must put Faith into action not just talk.
In the past, I would go to a Women’s Christian conference and look up at the speaker, who looked like she had it all put together, and really wonder if she gets it. Does she have a past like mine? Has she hit bottom? Has she cried out to God in many areas of her life not just one? This is important to many people.
Well, I am not going to go through all my baggage at this time but I will list out things I have gone through or situations I have walked through personally, or with someone in my immediate family.
Religion
Cancer
Death
Rape
Abortion
Condemnation
Health Issues
Stress
Anxiety
Infidelity
Divorce
Single Parenting
Bipolar and schizophrenia
Blended family
Foster Parenting
Drugs
Abuse
Jail
Court
Co-Parenting
Financial Issues
Caring for Parents
Isolation from a family member
Impacted by suicide
God has been so good and even though life has been difficult my strength only comes from the Lord. The more I dive into the Word the more I am set free. That is what I want for you and your family. I want you truly set free! Galatians 5:1 says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” My favorite scripture is John 8:32, “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Amen. So many people read the word or listen to the word but do not apply it. It is so important to apply God’s word, speak His word, know His promises and claim them for you and your family.
I wrote the book, Getting it to Stick: A Parent’s Devotional to Incorporate God’s Word Into the Life of Your Teen to assist parents to help their teens learn the word of God. Many parents are telling me the book helps them before the wisdom ever gets to their teen. I will admit something, and I’m embarrassed about this, but I was speaking to my longtime friend and mentor and I was talking about a stressful situation. She turned to me and said, “Debbie, go to page 27 in your book and read that section.” I laughed, yes, so true, I need to reread my book for me.
Angel: A Special Girl with a Unique Family, the second book I wrote, is something I am very proud of. It is a book about my foster daughter and her struggles. She has been with us for over 5 years and I just knew that other kids were going through as much drama and confusion as her. So, I decided to write a book for children. I know it has been a blessing to many. If you have a child or know a child navigating a non-traditional home, consider gifting them this book. Their feelings and situations are real and they need to be reminded of the fact that they are normal and they too are loved.
I hope to write a book one day about my journey of raising the children of someone with bipolar and schizophrenia. Raising someone else’s child is hard. So many of you have been through it. The heaviness of trying to help and not feeling appreciated. The confusion, sleepless nights, wondering why God chose you. Court dates, meetings, decisions to make, the family dynamics, and the list goes on. If you are going through this right now, may our God bless you, hold you, and give you comfort and peace because what you are doing is going to change lives. It’s going to bring you closer to Him and make you stronger. It’s your journey, it’s my journey and it’s what our Father in heaven called us to do.
I would love to hear your stories. I have also counseled many women and teens. If you are interested in a session, contact me to set up a session. If you don’t live nearby I am open to zoom calls.
May Our Heavenly Father Bless you and keep you well.
Blessings,
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