God Loves Broken People

About the Book:  When the glass house Sheila lived in for many years came crashing to the ground, she began a new life outside the safety of those walls. No...it did not feel good or safe, but it did feel true. In twelve stirring, insightful, and revealing chapters, Sheila Walsh shows how personal brokenness can open doors of intimacy with Jesus Christ that might not ever open in any other way.  At the end of the book there is a free, in-depth Bible study for individuals and small groups included.

About the Author:  Sheila Walsh consistently writes books that speak from her heart for the hearts of so many that need an encouraging word. Want to know more about her?  Want to see her live?  Visit her website by clicking here.  I've heard Sheila Walsh speak and sing a number of times in and out of the Women of Faith environment  and felt myself drawn to her pleading Scottish voice.  Even from the very beginning of the book, I could hear her quiet soothing voice speaking each word just to me.  Walsh talks on a level that is so personal that you can't help but like her and wish she was a friend you were having coffee with. She expresses in the beginning, “ that if there was only one book she could write in her lifetime, it would be this book.”

My Thoughts:  As I began reading Sheila Walsh's new book God Loves Broken People it came to me immediately that she was talking directly to me.  Her words grabbed me, especially with the description of what a Shepard must do for a "bummer" lamb, the one who is not accepted by his mama.  Having experienced huge pain and many catastrophic events in my life I was certain that this book was written specifically for me.  I have had many times I have felt  like I was unworthy and did not deserve God's love. I would recommend this book to anyone who struggles with trust, love or acceptance. This book is filled with hope and written by a world class story-teller.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com, a  book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Gabby, God's Little Angel

About the Book:  Gabby, a clumsy and inattentive  guardian angel, is sent from Heaven to protect a little girl named Sophie who is just like her.  Gabby does not take her job totally serious until a near miss on a horse makes her realize just how important her role really is. This is a great book to use for a Sunday School lesson on how much God loves us.  At the end of the book there is a memory verse,  “He will put his angels in charge of you. They will watch over you wherever you go” (Psalm 91:11 ICB) that will show children how much God loves them.  The verse helps them understand that God has angels watching over them no matter where they are.  Walsh lets her audience know that God is always there to help them and protect them.

About the Author:  Sheila Walsh is a powerful Bible teacher and best-selling author from Scotland with over 4 million books sold. A featured speaker with Women of Faith® conferences, she has reached more than 3.5 million women by combining honesty, vulnerability, and humor with God's Word and I am one of them.  The first time I heard her sing, "You Raise Me Up," I was hooked and have read several of her books over the past few years. She lives in Frisco, Texas with her husband, Barry, her son, Christian, and her two little dogs, Belle and Tink.

My Thoughts:  One of my favorite books as a child was given to me when my brother died at age five.  It was called, "The Littlest Angel."  I read this book until it was dog-eared and destroyed from use.  When I began reading "Gabby, God's Little Angel it was like I was a child all over again. This book was precious.  It touched me as an adult and I know it can definitely be used as a teaching tool for younger believers/children.  The book would make a wonderful gift. I would give this book at least 4.5 stars.  And can’t wait to shower my special little girl friends with a copy for Christmas.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”}