Faith and Spiritual Warfare
Turning Away From the Counterfeit Life
This book exposes how the enemy subtly derails believers through deception, compromise, and distraction—one choice at a time. Through biblical truth, spiritual insight, personal testimony, and storytelling, readers are equipped to recognize the lies they’ve believed, reclaim what’s been stolen, and walk in the full power and authority of a life authored by God.
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"This book didn’t just confirm what I knew—it exposed what I’d been avoiding and called me into greater obedience."
— Marcus J., North Carolina
Turning Away From the Counterfeit Life
Exposing the Enemy’s Tactics and the War Being Waged Over Your Choices
You were created for a life of power, peace, and purpose—authored by God Himself.
But what if the life you’re living isn’t the one He wrote for you?
In Turning Away From the Counterfeit Life, Ann Bernard sounds a clarion call to the Body of Christ: the enemy has been subtly stealing, distorting, and derailing lives through deception, distraction, and disguised lies. And he’s been doing it not through one dramatic decision—but through the slow erosion of everyday choices.
Drawing from personal experiences, spiritual revelation, and the transformative power of storytelling, this book walks you through:
- Real-life and fictional scenarios of believers caught in spiritual compromise
- The key choices we all face that either lead to obedience or open the door to deception
- The enemy’s tactics that manipulate identity, relationships, thoughts, and faith
- The counterfeit outcomes that masquerade as wisdom, maturity, or survival
- The areas of salvation being undermined and the spiritual inheritance being forfeited
- Faith in action practices to reclaim truth, restore identity, and walk in freedom
- Biblical areas of study to deepen discernment and spiritual authority
This is not just a book about getting your life back on track—it’s about waking up to the war being waged over your heart, your mind, your relationships, and your calling. It’s a guide for those who are ready to turn from what looks right but feels empty, and return to the life God intended.
Because the enemy doesn’t need to destroy you—he just needs to keep you distracted, discouraged, or deceived long enough for you to settle for less.
Don’t settle.
Turn away from the counterfeit—and live the life only God could author.
"I didn’t realize how far I had drifted until Ann’s words pointed me back to the life God intended for me."
— Lisa K., California
Personal Growth and Communication
Enter the World of Personal Storytelling
This book is a powerful invitation to stop hiding behind roles and accomplishments—and start connecting through who you truly are.
In a world that often values what we do over who we are, this book offers a transformative path to reclaim your identity, discover your voice, and build deeper, more meaningful relationships through the art and practice of personal storytelling.
Available in Paperback and Ebook
Discover the impact of Ann’s latest book, now available on Amazon.
"This book changed the way I see myself and how I share myself with others. I’ve done a lot of personal development work, but nothing has helped me connect the dots of my life like this. For the first time, I’m not just telling people what I’ve done, I’m learning to communicate who I am. The insights, stories, and step-by-step guidance helped me reclaim parts of my story I had buried or overlooked. It’s more than a book, it’s a journey into identity, healing, and honest connection."
— Alicia M., Educator & Community Leader
Enter the World of Personal Storytelling
Discover, Understand, and Communicate Who You Are
Enter the World of Personal Storytelling: Discover, Understand, and Communicate Who You Are is a groundbreaking invitation to reimagine how we connect with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. In a culture that often prioritizes what we do and what we’ve accomplished over who we are, this book leads you on a transformative journey to set things right: to reclaim your identity, discover your voice, and build deeper, more meaningful relationships through the art and practice of personal storytelling.
At its core, this book teaches the most powerful form of Who-Level Communication—a way of expressing yourself that reveals your values, character, and inner world with honesty and depth. But personal storytelling is far more than a communication tool. It’s a proven method for self-discovery, emotional healing, and human connection. It helps uncover hidden patterns, surface deep truths, and make sense of life’s challenges, triumphs, and turning points. It also strengthens essential interpersonal skills such as self-awareness, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, empathy, vulnerability, and perspective-taking.
Blending real-life stories, research-backed psychological insights, and spiritual wisdom, this book equips you to explore your past, embrace your present, and communicate who you are in more engaging, genuine, and courageous ways. It’s not just a guide—it’s a complete framework. Every essential step to becoming a personal storyteller is here: how to uncover your stories, shape them to express meaning, cultivate emotional insight, understand your audience, and deliver your stories with confidence and impact.
Whether you’re seeking clarity about who you are, deeper connection in your relationships, or greater authenticity in your communication, Enter the World of Personal Storytelling offers a new way forward—one that invites you to commit to the lifelong journey of becoming a personal storyteller.