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Not What I Signed Up For: Finding the Strength, Purpose, and Faith to Get through a Season You Didn’t Expect
What do I do when I don’t know what to do?
Have you ever found yourself in an unexpected season? Struggling with fear, uncertainty, and an unknown future? And thinking to yourself (and saying to God): This is not what I signed up for .
From counselor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice comes a book for when you feel scared, helpless, and in over your head. In Not What I Signed Up For , Nicole takes us on a journey through the biblical story of Joseph―thirteen years of conflict, abandonment, and captivity―to help us see how God uses life’s hard times, twists, turns, and in-between spaces to grow something essential in our souls. With honest vulnerability, she’ll help you learn As you witness Joseph’s eventual restoration and redemption unfold in an entirely different way than what he must have expected, you’ll find the strength, hope, and perspective to navigate a season you didn’t sign up for.
Not What I Signed Up For also makes a perfect gift for anyone in need of spiritual encouragement.
Have you ever found yourself in an unexpected season? Struggling with fear, uncertainty, and an unknown future? And thinking to yourself (and saying to God): This is not what I signed up for .
From counselor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice comes a book for when you feel scared, helpless, and in over your head. In Not What I Signed Up For , Nicole takes us on a journey through the biblical story of Joseph―thirteen years of conflict, abandonment, and captivity―to help us see how God uses life’s hard times, twists, turns, and in-between spaces to grow something essential in our souls. With honest vulnerability, she’ll help you learn As you witness Joseph’s eventual restoration and redemption unfold in an entirely different way than what he must have expected, you’ll find the strength, hope, and perspective to navigate a season you didn’t sign up for.
Not What I Signed Up For also makes a perfect gift for anyone in need of spiritual encouragement.
256 pages, Paperback
Published March 19, 2024
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About the author
Nicole Unice
22 books103 followersNicole brings 20 years of leadership and counseling experience to her work as a coach and communicator. Nicole’s passion is facilitating environments of safety and vulnerability so that individuals and communities can courageously identify obstacles keeping them from maximum potential.
In her books and videos, Nicole is passionate about making transformation attainable and accessible to people in all stages of life. As a coach, Nicole brings clarity and courage for individuals and teams as they pursue a preferred future.
As a speaker, Nicole brings both wit and wisdom to the platform, with an honest and vulnerable approach that appeals to both faith and leadership environments alike.
Nicole works internationally but loves her home in Richmond, VA, which she shares with her husband and three teenagers. Nicole holds degrees from the College of William and Mary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and serves on the boards of East Mountain, an international leadership organization and CHAT, a local nonprofit focused on restorative work with young people in poverty.
Connect with Nicole online at her website (nicoleunice.com) or on any of these social media platforms:
Facebook.com/nicole.unice
Twitter.com/nicoleunice
Instagram.com/nicoleunice
See more at: http://www.nicoleunice.com/about
Her heart belongs to Hope Church in Richmond, Virginia, where she serves as ministry director and leads Praxis, a full-time ministry residency program for young leaders. Nicole holds degrees from the College of William and Mary and from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
In her books and videos, Nicole is passionate about making transformation attainable and accessible to people in all stages of life. As a coach, Nicole brings clarity and courage for individuals and teams as they pursue a preferred future.
As a speaker, Nicole brings both wit and wisdom to the platform, with an honest and vulnerable approach that appeals to both faith and leadership environments alike.
Nicole works internationally but loves her home in Richmond, VA, which she shares with her husband and three teenagers. Nicole holds degrees from the College of William and Mary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and serves on the boards of East Mountain, an international leadership organization and CHAT, a local nonprofit focused on restorative work with young people in poverty.
Connect with Nicole online at her website (nicoleunice.com) or on any of these social media platforms:
Facebook.com/nicole.unice
Twitter.com/nicoleunice
Instagram.com/nicoleunice
See more at: http://www.nicoleunice.com/about
Her heart belongs to Hope Church in Richmond, Virginia, where she serves as ministry director and leads Praxis, a full-time ministry residency program for young leaders. Nicole holds degrees from the College of William and Mary and from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
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March 20, 2024
Nicole Unice’s book “Not What I Signed Up For,” this re-telling of Joseph’s story mixed in with her storm and trials of life has been so life-giving!
We all walk through hard seasons when others look in from the outside; they see challenges to us in the midst of them, and it feels impossible to move forward. When we are in the waiting season and feel overwhelmed not knowing what the next steps will be you can trust
Yet God never leaves or forsakes us and is with us at every step. If we are faithful enough to keep going through the revelation, the other side will show us the growth we have endured. When life feels overwhelming with the grief and loss of the unknown, we can still find light as we read Joseph’s story and Nicole's life lessons!
This book changed my perspective on how to move through life’s challenges; she gives many good nuggets. I can’t wait for you to read this as well
We all walk through hard seasons when others look in from the outside; they see challenges to us in the midst of them, and it feels impossible to move forward. When we are in the waiting season and feel overwhelmed not knowing what the next steps will be you can trust
Yet God never leaves or forsakes us and is with us at every step. If we are faithful enough to keep going through the revelation, the other side will show us the growth we have endured. When life feels overwhelming with the grief and loss of the unknown, we can still find light as we read Joseph’s story and Nicole's life lessons!
This book changed my perspective on how to move through life’s challenges; she gives many good nuggets. I can’t wait for you to read this as well
March 23, 2024
I loved, loved, loved this book!!! This is a Must Read for anyone who is currently or has previously felt like where you are in life is not what you anticipated or not where you wanted to be. We have all experienced times when we question God about why we are going through a tough or unexpected time. Nicole is so open and honest about her experiences. I felt like I was sitting with a friend hearing about her life. I was drawn in from the beginning. The book it positioned around the life of Joseph and how we can relate to his life experiences through our everyday challenges. I pray that many will be blessed through the words of healing, encouragement and hope that Nicole shares through this book.
March 19, 2024
A Must Read for when you’ve gone through a dark season or are in the middle of one. In the midst of several major life issues right now at the same time, Not What I Signed up for has spoken deeply to me and helped me to realize that although I am not where I want to be, God is good and faithful and He is always with me. Joseph’s story is inspirational to see how he kept the faith and persevered despite all of his struggles. This book has shifted my mindset to look outward. God loves me and I pray that my dark season is used for His purpose.
March 21, 2024
In "Not What I Signed Up For" Nicole Unice has woven the story of Joseph with authentic life lessons from her own life that are so encouraging to anyone struggling to find purpose in unexpected seasons. The book has a forward progression that helps see how fear and uncertainty can be replaced with strength and hope. Nicole’s book “Brave Enough” was very powerful in my life several years ago and this new book has helped me to further process some past seasons of my life that were marked with regret and shame and to find peace and freedom. Nicole’s style is very authentic and it feels like I’m sitting down with a friend. (Or walking with one when I listen to her audiobook!)
March 12, 2024
This was such a beautiful read as I'm going through my own "not what I signed up for" season. Would highly recommend.
March 29, 2024
"Not What I Signed Up For" by Nicole Unice is a heartfelt guide for life's unexpected challenges, offering a unique blend of biblical wisdom and practical advice. If you are in a "not what I signed up for" season or feeling lost in the chaos of unanticipated life changes that you never could have expected and never would have chosen, this book is for you. This book will leave you feeling understood, hopeful, and equipped to face the future with a new perspective.
March 19, 2024
This book is wonderfully written. I love all of Nicole’s books. She is real and honest. She makes you feel like you aren’t alone with your emotions.
Nicole does an excellent job of helping us relate our own unexpected seasons to Joseph’s unexpected trials. Life is often full of things we don’t expect and to be able to learn new ways of thinking and coping is priceless. So happy I read this book. It is a good reminder that God will help us and use our seasons to bring forth good things.
Nicole does an excellent job of helping us relate our own unexpected seasons to Joseph’s unexpected trials. Life is often full of things we don’t expect and to be able to learn new ways of thinking and coping is priceless. So happy I read this book. It is a good reminder that God will help us and use our seasons to bring forth good things.
April 2, 2024
As with all of Nicole's books, this hits the mark! Encouragement through the difficulties and pits of life! Feel like your in a pit? Need some encouragement? This is the book for you!
Using the example of the story of Joseph from the Old Testament, Nicole Unice brilliantly takes us through the difficulties and struggles of life. In the book “Not What I Signed Up For” Nicole shares the struggles of her life, and how she walked through those in the light of God Word.
Whether you are in a really tough season of life, or just looking for a little help through the daily issues of life, you will find encouragement, focus, compassion, faith and strength in the words of this book.
Thank you, Nicole, for sharing your wisdom and insight about the story of Joseph, and how it applies to all of our stories as we navigate the “not what I signed up for” moments of our lives.
Using the example of the story of Joseph from the Old Testament, Nicole Unice brilliantly takes us through the difficulties and struggles of life. In the book “Not What I Signed Up For” Nicole shares the struggles of her life, and how she walked through those in the light of God Word.
Whether you are in a really tough season of life, or just looking for a little help through the daily issues of life, you will find encouragement, focus, compassion, faith and strength in the words of this book.
Thank you, Nicole, for sharing your wisdom and insight about the story of Joseph, and how it applies to all of our stories as we navigate the “not what I signed up for” moments of our lives.
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