WHAT IF?

125 Questions to Discover More about Life and Faith

INTRODUCTION

What if we truly took time to reflect and question?

In this thought-provoking book based on decades of her own pondering and discovering, beloved missionary, speaker, and mentor Ann Smith poses 125 questions about everyday life and faith. Ann is passionate about fostering authentic growth through asking questions, and these particular questions have become a vital part of her journey.

Questions invite us to think, to grow, to reflect, to discover who we are, and to see the world through a new lens. Use this book as part of your personal reflection time, and share your favorite questions over a cup of coffee or tea with friends or your small group as a way of encouraging meaningful conversations.

In Her Own Words: Author Ann Smith Answers Questions about Her Book

What inspired you to write a book full of questions?

How do you envision people using this book?

Who is your target audience for this book?

What are some of your favorite questions in the book?

You and your husband, Nathan, were missionaries in Japan for 25 years. How did living in Japan impact your life?

Where do you believe truth comes from?

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WHAT'S INSIDE

Here’s just a sample of the thought-provoking questions found inside “What If?”

  • What if my expectations allow for only one acceptable outcome?
  • What if, because I have lived, the world will somehow be different?
  • What if I spent more time bringing healing to my relationships than trying to focus on who is to blame?
  • What if I allow the labels I wear or the titles I am given to become my identity?

These and over 120 other questions are presented to the reader along with lovely, muted, Japanese-style illustrations that encourage peaceful, thoughtful reflection. The cover of this beautiful, keepsake book contains gold foil accents as a finishing touch, making it a perfect gift for family and friends.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ann Espey Smith is a person who believes life is 100 percent about relationships: our relationship to God, to self, to others, to things, to the universe. As a follower of Jesus, Ann is convinced that life is about finding ways to creatively and effectively live out each of these relationships. Sometimes she does this well; sometimes, not so well, but her deepest desire is to leave a legacy of hope.

Ann has been a church leader for decades, serving as a missionary to Japan with her late husband, Nathan, for 25 years, speaking at conferences, and inspiring and mentoring people of all ages. Her spiritual wisdom and passion for God are admired by countless people across the world.

ENDORSEMENTS

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This treasure chest of thought-stirring questions posed by Ann Smith, one of the wisest and deepest women I have ever known, stirs around in the dormant corners of our souls, quietly demanding that we come to grips with the vital issues of life.

Gloria Gaither, Songwriter and Author

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This question “What if?” is one we all ask, and wrestle with, and yet seldom do we arrive at the answer. In this book, writer, missionary, and Christian leader, Ann Smith, not only asks the question, but does so with skill, sensitivity, and deep spiritual awareness

Dr. Timothy J. Clarke, Senior Pastor, First Church of God, Columbus, Ohio

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Although I've come to know Ann Smith well, I still cherish the moments walking toward her in a crowded room. Most of us know what she is going to say the minute we are finally in front of her. "Can I tell you what I'm learning these days?" And the answer is always yes!

Marty Grubbs, Senior Pastor, Crossings Community Church

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This book by Ann Smith will challenge you to explore new perspectives and unlock your hidden potential. Dive into its pages and let your curiosity lead you to profound insights and transformative growth.

Dr. Lori Maldonado, Founder, Teach One to Lead One

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I have been privileged to serve in leadership positions in academia and the government, and often found that the most influential people were the ones who asked great questions. Ann Smith, one of the wisest persons I've known, has written a timely book in which she asks deep questions which encourage us to understand not only who we are but whose we are.

John Pistole, President, Anderson University

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