I remember hearing Sheila Walsh speak at Women of Faith several years ago. Her gentle voice and adorable accent captivated the audience. As she shared about her journey through depression, I was inspired at a time in my life when feeling “blue” seemed to be more common than any other emotion I experienced.
Turning the pages of Sheila’s newest book, The Shelter of God’s Promises, I felt as if I had been taken back in time to that conference where I heard her speak. The words jumped off the pages into my heart with the same depth of emotion I had experienced when listening to her speak.
As she ventured through God’s promises regarding provision, peace, confidence, love, grace, hope, and strength, and Heaven, I found myself being overcome with a sense of joy.
As a grieving mom, I was especially thankful when Sheila faced the tough reality that even within God’s promises, faithfulness, and love, we will eventually run up against difficult seasons that leave us with many unanswered questions. I loved how Sheila shared personal stories from her own life so that the reader could become more acquainted with her on a more intimate level.
On top of bringing us a great book, Sheila has added study questions at the end of the book so that the concepts within her writing can be used as a Bible study! If you’re looking for something new for a small group study or Sunday school, check out The Shelter of God’s Promises!
Another great book that I am just now digging into and plan to finish in the next few weeks is Regret-Free Parenting, written by Catherine Hicken, a licensed psychotherapist and mother of two adult chlidren.
Whether you are a new parent or the parent of grown children, I believe you will gain deep insights into being all that God longs for you to be in your role as a mom or dad as you uncover the wealth of information held in this book.
These chapter headings show you how much Regret-Free Parenting has to offer you as a mom or dad:
Why Well-Meaning Moms Raise Insecure Kids
Why Good Kids Don’t Feel Good
You Can Live Peacefully in the Teenage Years
Become a Thinking Mom
Respect is Necessary: Happiness is Not
The Difference Between Control and Intention
God’s Sense of Humor Begins with Contractions
I plan to highlight every chapter as I read! I still have so much to learn about being the mom God wants me to be. Thankfully, Catherine incorporates Scripture references throughout the book, reminding me that the best parental advice I can receive comes from above.
I love this quote from her writing, and I hope it will give you a peek into the wisdom Catherine Hickem has gained in her three decades of professional counseling,
“The intentional mom parents from a fullness instead of an emptiness and maintains a laser focus on the well-being of her children, knowing that each stage brings unique opportunities to develop and unfold.”
I am excited to announce that I have been given the opportunity to provide five copies of each of these books as give-away prizes from my blog to you!!!!!!!!!!! If you would like to be entered in a drawing for one or both of the books, please post your email address below under “precious comments.” If you are only interested in one of the books, please let me know so that I only place in your name in that particular drawing. 😉
The drawing will be on Sunday evening!
God bless each of you as you strive to live for Him!
Tammy,
Both books look great! I love Sheila Walsh but the Parenting book I can always use too!
God Bless,
natalie
Tammy,
I am interested in the Shelter of God’s Promises book!
I think both books look great! Please enter me in your drawings: bridgett.jarvis@kdmc.net
hello, sweet sister. Once again, your generosity overwhelms me…you have such a giving spirit!
Both books sound awesome to me….
in HIM,
patti
mylife3him53@yahoo.com
Both look great! shannonstephens@hotmail.com
Miss you Tammy
Hi Tammy
You have been much on my mind and I know that I should have been in touch. The books sound so very interesting. I love books and it seems that whatever I read I am able to share with others. I am working a couple of days a week at our church’s book shop. It is a areal benefit to the the Christian in our community and it would be good to be able to refer books to the person who does the purchasing. I am an unpaid volunteer!
I do hope that all is well at home. I am continuing to hold you in my prayers.
Tammy,
Please enter me for both drawings, both books sound great!
Michele
dandmminor@columbus.rr.com
I would love to be entered into the drawing for the parenting book!
bhammonds@mupb.com
Thanks Tammy!
Both books look awesome.
lfranke@spencerian.edu
Tammy…
The Parenting Book… PLEASE!!! Need all the help I can get!
Love you so much ~ Janel ~ zoies_mama@yahoo.com
Tammy, I seldom leave comments but I so love reading your blog. Both the books look interesting! My email is ljkiser@windstream.net
Leslie Jackson 🙂
I know either book would do me a lot of good and hopefully those with whom I share.
Both of the books are going on my to-read list! 🙂
I am interested in either. Thank you for sharing!
graycelikerain@yahoo.com
I would love Sheila’s new book. Having heard her speak about her battle with depression has made me more open about my own battle.
So grateful when others share their struggles and what’s on their hearts. God truly does use everything for His good and for His glory.
So grateful for you sharing so much of yourself. Blessings always, Susan.
Oh Tammy…both sound like something I could use right now.
🙁 Pick me! Pick me! Lol.
pamidoodles at yahoo dot com
jenniferynn32@hotmail.com both sound good
it not spell right on my last comment sorry jenniferlynn32@hotmail.com
I love reading your blog! Both books sound great.
Karen
xraymom62@yahoo.com
Hi honey!!! I hope your having a great day!!! Lottiedahs@aol.com
Put me in for the parenting book. Love ya Tammy! mrsfrye at hotmail dot com.
Hey Tammy,
I feel a little guilty only commenting when you have a give-away, but here I am anyway!! I would only like to be considered for the Shelter of Gods Promises book.
Thank you for the constant encouragement you to give to everyone you meet. You are a blessing in my life.
I would be blessed to win either book. Thanks for the opportunity.
Love u!
searunner5@hotmail.com