On the outside, my life appeared smooth and successful. I had been blessed with a loving family, a great education, and the title of Miss America at an early age. But my road held big bumpsprofessionally and personally. I seemed stuck on a roller coaster of highs and lows with an inner life that was just as unpredictable. When I made the decision to have a disciplined pattern of time with God, my faith experience grew wide and deep. May this book of devotionals bless all of us in our spiritual journey. Some stories are mine; others are from friends: Lolly Anderson, Lisa Boone, Reverend Linda Brinkworth, Linda Cavanaugh, Betty Catching, Dr. Susan Chambers, Coach Sherri Coale, Kay Dudley,  Nancy Ellis, Marcy Gardenhire, Prudy Gorrell, Barbara Green,  Dr. Lori Hansen, Deliliah Bernard Hayes, Justice Yvonne Kauger,  First Lady Cathy Keating, Charlotte Lankard, Donna Lawrence, Judy Love,  Robin Marsh, Brenda McDaniel, LaDonna Meinders, Dr. Debra Mitchell,  Kay Murcer, First Lady Donna Nigh, Bobbie Roe, Jane Thompson, Karen Waddell.

Devote Forty Days

Jane Jayroe

Religion & Spirituality

Tate Publishing

From her home in Laverne, Oklahoma, to the Atlantic City, New Jersey, stage where she was crowned the new Miss America in 1966 at age 19, Jayroe has worked with author and historian Bob Burke to share her life?the ups and the downs. After a year of rigorous schedules, responsibilities, and commitments as Miss America, Jane returned to a life of her own. Her personal life included marriage, motherhood, divorce, and ultimately finding the love of her husband, real estate broker Gerald Gamble, in the early 1990s. Her successful professional career boasts spokesperson, actress, television news anchor and host, and Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism. Jane?s life of public service to causes and organizations to better the life of Oklahomans is immeasurable. Her constant Faith provided support during the turbulent times and jubilation in the good. This is the story of one of Oklahoma?s favorite daughters.

More Grace than Glamour: My Life As Miss America And Beyond

Oklahoma Heritage Association

Famous Oklahomans and next-door neighbors . . .does God speak to me through their stories? Throughout history, God has used stories of ordinary and extraordinary people to show His power and purpose. From Abraham and Moses to Mary and the woman at the well, we have learned how faith fuels a life. Today is no different. From the corners of Oklahoma, from the urban centers to the rural spaces, God's story is made clear in the lives of people...our friends, our heroes. For some, their stories are played out on a national stage, for others their lives are known locally. But God's story, as lived out through God's people, is always powerful regardless of the scope of influence. Well-known Oklahoman Jane Jayroe gathered the stories of men and women from throughout our state who were willing to share their faith in order to strengthen our own. It's not about spiritual perfection; it's about authentic insight into personal faith journeys. Does God speak to us personally through the stories of others? Absolutely, for the person who seeks, will surely find, and experience the power of God unleashed in their hearts and lives.

Practice: Unleashing the Power of Faith

Oklahoma Hall of Fame

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Devote Forty Days

More Grace than Glamour: My Life As Miss America And Beyond

Practice: Unleashing the Power of Faith