Shirley Z. Jacobs · M.Div. · DTM

Don't just speak the Word.
Become the Word.

Transformation Coach · Author · Speaker · Psalmist.Speak Life & activate what God already said about you.

I help women survive what tried to destroy them and step into their God-given purpose. Marked for death… chosen for life. From silence to strength.

Only Work Works™Speak LifeFaith Over Fear30+ books
"I've been through it."
Shirley Z. Jacobs
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Free Gifts For You

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writing · Free PDF

Three Jumpstart Strategies for Writing Your Book

Start today. Finish sooner than you think.

guide · Free PDF

Creating the BEST Year of Your Life

A workbook to design a year you'll thank God for.

writing · Free PDF

Ideal Writing Schedule

The daily rhythm that finally gets your book written.

prayer · Free PDF

2026 · 52-Week Prayer Calendar

One year. 52 prayers. A woman transformed.

prayer · Free PDF

Five Ways to Answered Prayer

Because prayer changes everything — and there's a way to pray.

guide · Free PDF

3 Steps to Discovering Your Purpose in Life

The simplest framework for finding what you were made for.

guide · Free PDF

Five Keys to Overcoming Trauma

Practical, scripture-backed steps from where you are to where God is.

journal · Free PDF

Reclaiming My Power Journal

Journal prompts to reclaim what was taken from you.

guide · Free PDF

3 Powerful Ways to Monetize Your Book

Turn your book into a business — three proven paths.

writing · Free PDF

A Writer's Journal

The daily companion for the woman writing her first book.

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Words To Live By

First things first.

Hope does not disappoint.

— Romans 5:5

Marked for death… chosen for life.

— The testimony

From silence to strength.

— Every woman's journey

You cannot become the Word until you know the Word.

— Signature teaching

Faith over fear. Every. Single. Time.

— Daily declaration

Prayer changes everything.

— Because it does

God's Word doesn't just inform you — it transforms you.

— Transformation truth

God is sure'nuff faithful!

— A grandmother's amen

Breakthrough the noise and LIVE!

— The invitation

The Word of God will change your life… if you let it.

— The condition

In The Works

New books,
before they're printed.

Tell me if you want it — your name lands on the waitlist, and you'll be the first to know the moment it's ready.

In Development

From Pain to Purpose · Divine Assignment

A Working Title

A working title — potentially Shirley Z. Jacobs’ autobiography — chronicling the divine assignment forged through pain. Work in progress.

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In Development

Knowing Who I Am & Whose I Am

Standing In Your God-Given Identity

A book on discovering your identity in Christ. Working outline.

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In Development

The 20-Pound Mind-Shift

Renew Your Mind. Transform Your Body. Change Your Life.

A book on plant-based living, healthy habits, mindset, stewardship of the body, faith and discipline, container gardening, and sustainable weight loss. Working manuscript.

0readers on the waitlist
Ready · Pending Review

Your Wealth & Stewardship Pillar

God’s Blueprint for Wealth & Abundant Living

A book on biblical stewardship, building wealth God’s way, entrepreneurship, multiple streams of income, intellectual property, ownership, legacy, generational wealth, and generosity. Manuscript ready · pending final review.

Expected · 2026

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The Ten Commandments
Ready · Formatting

The Ten Commandments

A Children's Story by Jordan Jacobs

A children's picture book bringing the Ten Commandments to life through Jordan Jacobs' story. Manuscript ready · formatting stage.

Expected · 2026

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Holiday 2026 Release

52 Weeks Prayer Calendar · 2027 Edition

A Year of Prayer, Purpose & Praise

An annual prayer calendar for 2027 with a weekly prayer focus. Perfect for holiday gifting — target release before December 2026.

Expected · November 2026

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Ready · Formatting

Restoration NOW!

Reclaim What the Enemy Stole

A book for the woman ready to walk out of survival mode and into restoration. Manuscript ready · formatting stage.

Expected · 2026

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God Did It!
Ready · Formatting

God Did It!

A Journal of God's Goodness

A guided journal to capture every answered prayer, every breakthrough, every God did it! moment. Manuscript ready · formatting stage.

Expected · 2026

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ROYALTY
New Release

ROYALTY

You Belong to a King

ROYALTY: You Belong to a King reminds women who they are in Christ — not because of their past, but because of God’s promises. Join the waitlist and be among the first to receive updates when the book is released.

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What About the Children
New Release

What About the Children

A Call to Recognize, Nurture & Protect Every Child’s Gifts

What About the Children is a heartfelt call to parents, grandparents, teachers, churches, and communities to recognize, nurture, and protect the gifts God has placed within every child. If you would like to be among the first to know when this book is released, join the waitlist today.

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Pearls of Wisdom
Pre-Launch List Open

Pearls of Wisdom

I Can Still Hear My Grandmother

25 timeless, scripture-backed pearls that feel like sitting in your grandmother’s kitchen — learning truth that transforms. Join the pre-launch list and be the FIRST to get your copy the moment it goes live.

Expected · July 2026

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The Library

30+ books.
One mission.

Books, workbooks, and audio to help you become the Word.

Reclaiming My Power — Workbook

Reclaiming My Power — Workbook

The companion workbook to A Survivor's Guide.

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 9 — SELF-CONTROL

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 9 — SELF-CONTROL

Photography by Christine D. McGruder

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 8 — KINDNESS

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 8 — KINDNESS

Photography by Christine D. McGruder

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 7 — FAITHFULNESS

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 7 — FAITHFULNESS

Photography by Christine D. McGruder

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 6 — GOODNESS

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 6 — GOODNESS

Photography by Christine D. McGruder

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 5 — GENTLENESS

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 5 — GENTLENESS

Photography by Christine D. McGruder

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 4 — LONG-SUFFERING

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 4 — LONG-SUFFERING

Photography by Christine D. McGruder

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 3 — PEACE

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 3 — PEACE

Photography by Christine D. McGruder

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 2 — JOY

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 2 — JOY

Photography by Christine D. McGruder

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 1 — LOVE

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 1 — LOVE

Photography by Christine D. McGruder

Gratitude

Gratitude

Enter His courts with thanksgiving.

Praying for Entrepreneurs

Praying for Entrepreneurs

Faithful in business, prayerful in purpose.

Praying for Others

Praying for Others

Intercession is love with skin on.

The Power of Your Words

The Power of Your Words

Life and death are in the power of the tongue.

Speak Life

Speak Life

Speak Life & activate what God said about you.

Awaken My Soul Devotional

Awaken My Soul Devotional

Awake, arise, and shine.

Affirmations w/ ShirleySpeaks

Affirmations w/ ShirleySpeaks

SPEAK LIFE! For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. — Proverbs 23:7

Reclaiming My Power

Reclaiming My Power

Only Work Works™.

Understanding the Proverbs

Understanding the Proverbs

Gain wisdom, discernment, and practical insight.

Coming To Audio

Which book should I record next?

My goal is to have my entire library available in audio. You tell me which book you want first — the one with the most votes gets recorded first. Add your name and I'll email you the moment it's ready.

Reclaiming My Power — Workbook

Reclaiming My Power — Workbook

Audio coming soon

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 9 — SELF-CONTROL

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 9 — SELF-CONTROL

Audio coming soon

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 8 — KINDNESS

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 8 — KINDNESS

Audio coming soon

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 7 — FAITHFULNESS

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 7 — FAITHFULNESS

Audio coming soon

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 6 — GOODNESS

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 6 — GOODNESS

Audio coming soon

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 5 — GENTLENESS

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 5 — GENTLENESS

Audio coming soon

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 4 — LONG-SUFFERING

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 4 — LONG-SUFFERING

Audio coming soon

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 3 — PEACE

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 3 — PEACE

Audio coming soon

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 2 — JOY

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 2 — JOY

Audio coming soon

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 1 — LOVE

Fruit of the Spirit · Journal 1 — LOVE

Audio coming soon

Gratitude

Gratitude

Audio coming soon

Praying for Entrepreneurs

Praying for Entrepreneurs

Audio coming soon

Praying for Others

Praying for Others

Audio coming soon

The Power of Your Words

The Power of Your Words

Audio coming soon

Speak Life

Speak Life

Audio coming soon

Awaken My Soul Devotional

Awaken My Soul Devotional

Audio coming soon

Affirmations w/ ShirleySpeaks

Affirmations w/ ShirleySpeaks

Audio coming soon

Reclaiming My Power

Reclaiming My Power

Audio coming soon

Understanding the Proverbs

Understanding the Proverbs

Audio coming soon

Let's Get Ready For The Word Of God!

Morning Devotions
w/ ShirleySpeaksLive™

Start your day with the Word… and let the Word shape your day.

One chapter. One lesson. One transformed life at a time.
Practical truth for everyday living — because you cannot speak a Word you do not know.

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Morning Devotions

Daily · ShirleySpeaksLive™

Your Journey With Me

From free community
to your own book.

Three doors. One journey. Walk through whichever one you're ready for.

Step 1 · Free

Made In His Image

Free Facebook Group

A free community for every woman walking with the Word. Come as you are.

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Step 2 · First Yes

Start With a Book

$17 – $27

  • $17 · My Conversation With God (PDF)Buy →
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Transformed In His Image

Private Zoom Sisterhood

Therapist · prayer partners · pop-ups · scripture competition · global community. Founding rate — reverts to $97/mo after 10 seats fill.

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Step 4 · Write Your Story

Reclaiming My Power

10-Week Intensive · Transformation Course

The deepest step. Ten weeks of intensive transformation. You leave with more than healing — you leave with your own book to tell your story.

$1,997

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"You cannot become the Word until you know the Word."

Work Directly With Me

Coaching With Coach Shirley.

Personalized guidance rooted in the Word of God — for the woman ready to move from silence to strength. Choose the coaching experience that matches where you are today.

"Only Work Works™."

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Step 1 · 15 min

Complimentary Clarity Call

Not sure where to begin? Let's spend 15 minutes discussing your goals and determining the best next step for your journey. FREE.

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Step 2 · 30 min

Focused Session

A focused coaching session designed to provide biblical wisdom, practical strategies, and clear action steps for one specific challenge.

$97one-time session
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Step 3 · 45 min

Breakthrough Strategy

Extended strategy session — go deeper into your situation, identify obstacles, develop a customized action plan, and create momentum toward your God-given purpose.

$215one-time session
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Step 4 · 60 min

Deep-Dive Session

An intensive coaching experience for those seeking comprehensive guidance, transformation, and a personalized roadmap to move confidently into their next season.

$297one-time session
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Step 5 · 60 min

Office Hours (Private — By Invitation Only)

Reserved for current students, coaching clients, strategic partners, and personally invited individuals only.

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Community Voices

Words From Our Morning Devotions Family.

Every week, one voice from our community. Not to lift me up — but to lift up what God is doing through this ministry. 🕊️

"I listen to Shirley Speaks along with other devotionals to get different perspectives. From your ministry I better understand how to reach the spiritual needs of the young people, especially the mothers. Our young men need a little more morality in their relationships and family values."

— Bernard

YouTube · Morning Devotions Community

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Week of July 6, 2026

For Churches, Schools & Organizations

Book Shirley to speak.

Bring the ShirleySpeaksLive™ transformation message to your congregation, youth group, women's ministry, conference, or corporate event.

"Don't just speak the Word… become the Word."

  • Sunday service · Women's conference · Youth event · Corporate keynote
  • Includes book signing + optional worship set (Zee Jacobs Music)
  • Custom rates $200–$500 depending on audience & travel

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My Mission

You cannot speak a Word
you do not know.

Helping women survive what tried to destroy them
and step into their God-given purpose.

Transformation begins with the Word of God. I'm passionate about helping women build a deep, transformational relationship with Scripture — so they can walk in faith, speak with authority, and live transformed lives. If you're ready to heal, grow, and step into the fullness of who God created you to be, explore my books, listen to my music, join my community. Let's walk this journey of transformation together.

God is sure'nuff faithful.

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