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Covenant Yields Inheritance Yields Calling (1) -
Covenant Part 3 of 4
Are you aware that there’s a calling on your life? If
not, I hope this post will encourage you to consider it. And if you are aware,
I hope it will inspire you to stay on track.
As for me, for many years I was unaware that I was called
to teach. But from childhood, I had a passion to teach. As a little girl I
would line up my dolls and stuffed animals in my make-shift classroom and teach
them. I don’t remember what I taught but I was certainly their teacher.
At age twelve, I taught swimming lessons at our city
pool. I loved it and the pool manager loved it because since I was too young to
be certified, he didn’t have to pay me. I would teach the children according to
the Red Cross regulations and administer the swim test at the end of the week.
A certified swim instructor would then sigh their Red Cross Swim Certificates.
As soon as I was eligible, at age sixteen, I got my lifeguard credentials and
worked as a lifeguard off and on through college.
Throughout my youth my passion was to be a teacher,
though I didn’t recognize it as God’s calling until many years later.
Eventually I became a teacher in public schools. In addition, I taught children
and adults at church, lead Bible studies, and even cooking classes for adults
and young children. I also wrote curriculum for secular and biblical education.
To this day I love teaching and writing Bible oriented study material.
I now know that God has called me to be a teacher and to
write for Him. It was He who put that desire in my heart. Because I’m in
covenant relationship with Him, He has guided me along the way to walk in this
calling according to His plan for me. It’s a large part of who He created me to
be. Had I not been in relationship with Him, I would probably have still been a
teacher but likely not have been as effective in loving and impacting my middle
school students.
Occasionally, a former student tells me he or she
appreciates something I taught them in my middle school Teen Living (home
economics) class. When this happens, I’m overjoyed and grateful.
About a year ago a former student and I began following
each other on Instagram. Through sharing life via this social media, I have
learned that he is a police officer and, on the side, is also a preacher and a
caterer, specializing in barbeque. A couple of weeks ago I made a comment on
his post about the great looking BBQ meal he had prepared for a wedding
reception. My comment was, “Yum!”
His kind response back to me brought tears to my eyes. He
said, “I learned some things back in the day. Thank you for a positive impact
on my life.”
If my impact on his life has had anything at all to do
with what he is doing with his life today, then I’m overwhelmed with praises to
God.
When we walk in our God ordained calling only God knows
the extent of the impact our lives will have on others. And some of those
influences are of eternal consequence.
When does it happen that God declares a calling on a
person’s life?
A beautiful psalm of David gives insight into that. In Psalm 139 he extols the glorious creation of a human being, declaring that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (verse 14). He goes on to say, “Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them. How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them” (Psalm 139:16-17 NKJV*).
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Let’s look back at covenant, from my post of October 26, 2020. I shared Chuck Pierce’s definition: “an endless partnership or solemn and binding agreement between two or more parties.
Covenant with God provides a
commitment to a relationship that allows His purpose for us to be fulfilled.”
**
Then in my post of November 1, 2020, I pointed out that when
we enter into covenant with God, we’re bequeathed an eternal inheritance. One
facet of our inheritance is the plan and purpose He ordains for each of us.
Within that is our calling. And as we walk out our calling we step through the
door that leads to the abundant life God desires to give each of us.
Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life
and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10b). Notice He
said, “may have.” He did not say “will have.”
One who does not follow the leading of God and answer His
call will not realize their highest potential nor live out the best life God
wanted for them. That doesn’t mean they cannot have a good life. It means they
will not have the best life in the fullest of abundance that God planned for
them.
So, what is your passion? Perhaps the thing you love to
do was placed inside you by your Creator.
What is it that strikes a chord in your spirit and
releases a yearning to do, or help, or accomplish something?
We can be assured that God’s desire and plan is that we
use our giftings and passions to glorify Him and to achieve our part in the
building of His kingdom. This does not necessarily just happen. Circumstances
don’t automatically fall into place. We need open to our spiritual eyes and
seek God for the answers to our questions about our calling—His plan.
It is amazing—supernatural—how our Heavenly Father loves
us so much He wants a covenant relationship with each of us. After all, we’re
each created in His own image. (Genesis 1:27) And interwoven into that eternal
covenant He incorporates an individualized inheritance which contains a
multifaceted plan and purpose—a calling.
Let’s pray: Father, how amazing that You are so concerned
for my well-being that You plan out a wonderful abundant life for me! Thank
You, Lord. Please help me to lean into that calling with everything that is in
me. Show me, with clarity, what you desire for me to do and be, and help me to
have the courage, strength, and will to walk in it daily. I will leave the outcomes
to You. For I know that will be good. In Jesus name I pray, amen.
* All Scripture
quotes are taken from the New King James Version of the Bible.
**Possessing
Your Inheritance, by Chuck D. Pierce and Rebecca Wagner Sytsema; Chosen
Books, Baker Publishing Group, Minneapolis, Minnesota; 2009; page 119.
©Copyright 2020
Connie Wohlford
Covenant Yields Inheritance (Covenant Part 2)
Have you ever received an inheritance of material things?
Not everyone does. But if you have it was probably a great blessing.
I have been the recipient of inheritance and it truly
blessed my family and me. Why did something choose to bequeath worldly goods to
me? Because they loved me.
Our Heavenly Father loves us and wants to give each of us
an inheritance—an eternal inheritance. Indeed, He wants to supply us with
things to meet our earthly needs, but His idea of inheritance is far greater
than that. In order to receive the inheritance set aside for each of us we must
enter into a covenant relationship with our Creator, Yahweh. (Yahweh is the
Hebrew name of God.)
It’s through faith in Jesus that we do this. We then
become God’s own children and joint heirs with Jesus. (Romans 8:17) As His
children, we qualify to receive a magnificent, out of this world, inheritance,
both on earth—abundant life—and an eternal home after we die.
Any covenant God enters into is forever and HIs eternal
covenants yield eternal inheritance. I touched on this truth in my previous
post. I hope you’ll read it if you haven’t.
The Apostle Peter encourages us: “Blessed be the
God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy
has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible [will not perish]
and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are
kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in
the last time” (1 Peter 1:3-5 NKJV*).
Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10b). That is fullness of life on earth and eternal life in Heaven.
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A few of the promises we inherit are: forgiveness of sin,
thus removing it’s penalty (Ephesians 1:7-8); promise of provision of earthly
needs (2 Peter 1:3); peace in all situations (John 14:27); the indwelling Holy
Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16); for each of us, God’s purpose and a calling (1
Timothy 1:9); nothing can separate us from God (Romans 8:38-39); we will each have
a perfect glorified body fit for eternal life (Philippians 3:21); assurance of
eternal life in Heaven with Jesus as members of God’s own family (John 6:47).
I have named only a few of the wondrous things that are
part of our eternal inheritance from our Father God. The list is endless. As we
read and study God’s Word we learn more of the depth and breadth of His
unfailing love and all He wants to bequeath to His own.
Please take a moment and meditate on each of the above
promises in our inheritance. Write down more as you think of them.
Let’s pray: Heavenly Father, You are so good to us and
we don’t deserve the marvelous things You choose give. You know our every
breath and our every need even before it arises. Father, we are so grateful. Thank
You for providing with an open hand of love and mercy. We love You, Lord. In
Jesus name we pray, amen.
*** All Scripture quotes are taken from the New King James
Version of the Bible.
©Copyright 2020
Connie Wohlford
Covenant or Contract
What is the difference between a contract and a covenant?
Some say they’re the same, but they’re not, especially when God is involved.
“A covenant, in the biblical sense, implies much more
than a contract. … A contract always has an end date, while a covenant is a
permanent arrangement. Another difference is that a contract generally involves
only one part of a person, such as a skill, while a covenant covers a person’s
total being.” *
Chuck Pierce defines covenant as “an endless partnership
or solemn and binding agreement between two or more parties. Covenant with God
provides a commitment to a relationship that allows His purpose for us to be
fulfilled.” **
Consider this: When we purchase a car, we agree to a
contract. When we get married, we enter into a covenant. Big difference.
We can be confident that any covenant of God is initiated
by God Himself. Some of the most famous God ordained covenants are: God’s
covenant with Noah, (Genesis 9:11); God’s covenant with Abraham, (Genesis 15:18);
and God’s covenant with Moses and the Israelites (Exodus 19-24).
God will always uphold His end of a covenant. He keeps
promises. On the other hand, people sometimes fail to hold up their end.
People enter into covenants with other people as in the
example of marriage. Sadly, not all marriage covenants are upheld. A good
example of a human covenant which was honored by both parties is the friendship
between Jonathan and David. This kind of loyal friendship is not easy to come
by. Even after Johnathan died, David honored his friend by caring for
Jonathan’s handicapped son, Mephibosheth. (2 Samuel 9)
When we become born-again followers of Jesus, we enter
into an eternal covenant with our Creator. We receive and are consecrated into
what Jeremiah prophesied would be the New Covenant.
“Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD,
when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel. … I will put My law
in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they
shall be My people. … For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will
remember no more” (Jeremiah 31:31-34 NKJV). ***
It was through the death of God’s own Son, Jesus, with the shedding of His blood that the New Covenant was given to Mankind. Through God’s covenant with Moses and the Israelites man’s sins could be covered over through the sacrificial shedding of the blood of animals. But now, through the shedding of the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God, our sins are completely removed. Besides that, Jesus takes away the accompanying guilt and shame. We are made clean and made new just as if we had never committed the sins at all. We are born-again.
“For if the blood of bulls and goats and the
ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the
flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit
offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to
serve the living God? And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new
covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the
first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the
eternal inheritance” (Hebrews 9:13-15).
It is by faith that we enter into this eternal covenant
with our Creator. He offers it and we choose to receive it or not. When we say “yes”
to God’s offer, we have the opportunity to receive our eternal inheritance.
“What is that?” you may ask. Please see my next post to learn about it.
“Therefore know that the Lord Your God, His
God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations
with those who love Him and keep His commandments”
(Deuteronomy 7:9).
Let us pray: Father, we can never thank You enough for
providing Your New Covenant to us, a free gift we receive by faith. Because of
your great love, mercy, and grace, You have given Jesus, the divine Mediator of
this better covenant. By Your Spirit, help us to have the will and strength to
follow Your lead into the divine inheritance so that Your purpose in each of us
will be fulfilled. What a wonderful adventure You provide! In Jesus name we
pray, amen.
*New Illustrated Bible
Dictionary, Thomas Nelson Publishing, page 306.
*** All Scripture quotes are taken from the New King James
Version of the Bible.
©Copyright 2020
Connie Wohlford
The Power of The Book – God’s Word
Can you imagine becoming a king at the age of eight? I
cannot fathom being a king (queen), much less as a child.
Well, that’s what happened to a boy named Josiah. His
father and grandfather, who preceded him on the throne of ancient Judah were
not good examples for this boy-king. In fact, they were a couple of the
wickedest kings the nation ever had. Second Kings 21 and Second Chronicles
34-35 give an account of their evil reigns.
But then came Josiah—a breath of fresh air.
We’re told, “And he did what was right in the sight
of the Lord, and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn
aside to the right hand or to the left” (2 Kings 22:2 NKJV*).
What do you suppose caused Josiah to depart from the
leadership philosophies of his predecessors? The answer to that question is
simple, yet profound.
In the eighteenth year of his reign, Josiah instructed
his scribe, Shaphan, to take care of some administrative business with the high
priest, Hilkiah, regarding repairs to the house of the Lord. While there,
Hilkiah said to Shaphan, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house
of the Lord. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan and he read it” (2
Kings 22:8).
“Then Shaphan the scribe showed the king,
saying ‘Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.’ And Shaphan read it before the
king. Now it happened, when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law,
that he tore his clothes” (2 Kings 22:10-11).
In those days, the tearing of one’s clothes represented
humbling oneself in despair over some occurrence. Here, King Josiah repented
for the years of sins his nation committed against Jehovah God. Many of those
sins included the worship of false gods. Josiah’s grandfather had even
sacrificed his own son to the god, Molech. (2 Kings 21:6)
Josiah then instructed his spiritual leaders to go and
inquire of the Lord on behalf of himself and the nation. God responded to their
genuine repentance and promised peace in the land for all the days of
Josiah.
“Then the king stood by a pillar and made a
covenant before the LORD, to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments and
His testimonies and His statutes, with all his heart and all his soul, to
perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the
people took a stand for the covenant” (2 Kings 23:3).
King Josiah then took action to uphold his part of the
covenant. He ordered that all the pagan gods and articles of worship be
destroyed, along with the priests of these gods and those who practiced
witchcraft. (2 Kings 23:4-20, 24)
“Then the king commanded all the people
saying, ‘Keep the Passover to the LORD your God, as is written in the Book of
the Covenant.’ Such a Passover surely had never been held since the days of the
judges who judged Israel, nor in all the days of the kings of Israel and the
kings of Judah. But in the eighteenth year of King Josiah this Passover was
held before the LORD in Jerusalem. … Now before him (Josiah)
there was no king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart, with all
his soul, and with all his might, according to all the Law of Moses; nor after
him did any arise like him” (2 Kings 23:21-23, 25).
Scholars tell us that the reforms of King Josiah launched
the greatest revival throughout the kingdom in Old Testament history.
The days we live in are filled with sin, fear, and
unrest. Many people in distress are turning to God, discovering His Word, and
uncovering the hope that’s found in Christ. We hear reports of increased retail
sales of Bibles and many are digging out Bibles they haven’t touched for years.
Because of a renewed interest in God and Jesus, many
spiritual leaders and modern-day prophets predict that a new Great Awakening
and Last Days Revival is right around the corner. How thrilling to think we
might be a part of that! Repeatedly we hear, “If My people who are called
by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face, and turn from
their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and
heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).
God’s Word is certainly powerful—giving life, strength,
and hope for the future. Like Josiah, lets read The Book and allow God to
revolutionize our spirits.
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Hebrews 4:11).
After Josiah read the Book he repented of national sin and
took action. If repentance is in order, we need to go before God and repent. He
loves each of us more than we can imagine and desires for us to be in right
relationship with Him. He is quick to forgive when we sincerely repent for our
sins.
Through Jesus, God’s Son, and with the help of His Spirit
we can live our days in harmony with our Creator. He put us on His planet at
this time in history to give us abundant life and to help Him build His
kingdom.
Let’s pray: Father God, these are amazing days I’m
living in. It’s also amazing to think you placed me here to serve Your own
purpose in this time in history. Help me to know You better through Your Word,
to hear You as You teach and guide me, and to serve you according to your plan
for me as I join You in the building of Your kingdom. I want to glorify You
with my life. In Jesus name—amen.
* All Scripture quotes are taken from the New King James Version of the Bible.
©Copyright 2020 Connie Wohlford
The Power of Fullness
Have you ever said, “My heart is full,” or “My cup
runneth over”? At times in life when an experience or event pleases me
immensely, I have felt this way and have said those words.
For example, when I first held each of my newborn sons
and then years later each of my grandchildren, the feelings of joy and
completeness overflowed. More importantly, when our two sons and eight
grandchildren each received Jesus as Savior and Lord and was baptized, my heart
was full.
These life experiences fill our hearts and complete
something in our lives. The Bible speaks of fullness on several occasions,
meaning to be filled to satisfaction or brought to completion. Strong’s defines
fullness as “what fills (as contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or
what is filled (as container, performance) … fulfilling …” *
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Psalm 24:1-2 tells us, “The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. For He has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the waters” (NKJV).
How encouraging it is to know that God owns the earth and all that’s in it.
Though the nations rage and Satan appears to be having his way on many fronts, ultimately God will have His way. In the end, we who are in Christ will come out winners.
On God’s calendar:
In the fullness of time He laid the foundations of the
earth. (Psalm 102:25)
In the fullness of time God established His own people
through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
In the fullness of time Father God brought forth His own
Son through the virgin, Mary, and named Him Jesus, (Yeshua in Hebrew).
In the fullness of time Jesus paid the sin debt of all
Mankind, dying on a cross.
In the fullness of time God rose Jesus back to life from
the dead, completing the way for those who put faith in Him to have eternal
life.
In the fullness of time Jesus will return, God will set
up His Eternal Kingdom and all wrongs will made right.
I believe that my favorite Bible uses of the word fullness
are found in Paul’s letter to the fledgling church in Colossae when he spoke of
Jesus. His description of Jesus helps reinforce our reasons to trust Him.
“He is the image of the invisible God, the
firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in
heaven and that are on the earth, visible and invisible. Whether thrones or
dominions or principalities of powers. All things were created through Him and
for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist (that
is, hold together**).
“And He is the head of the body, the church,
who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may
have preeminence.
“For it pleased the Father that in Him all
the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by
Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the
blood of His cross” (Colossians 1:15-20 NKJV).
Now, that’s enough to make me want to shout! Unless
you’re pressed for time, I suggest you read that passage again—this time out
loud, standing up.
And there’s more. Let’s move into the next chapter for a
nugget that can knock our socks off when we soak it in and believe in depths of
our being that it’s true.
“For in Him dwells all the fullness of the
Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all
principalities and power” (Colossians 2:9-10 NKJV).
Jesus Christ is the fullness of God in bodily form. When
we are born-again believers in Him, He is in us by way of the Holy Spirit. That
means we are complete in Him who has authority over all other powers that may
exist.
The fullness of God is full in us. No, we are not equal
with God by any means. But we have access to our Creator through our Savior,
Jesus. He is in our very breath. We have power over sin, power to stand on
truth, and power to walk in the character of Jesus Himself.
Therefore, let us know our God and know our Savior. Let
us meditate on and study God’s Word, the Bible, so we can understand who we are
in His fullness and be able to withstand the attacks of evil forces and stand
firm in truth—that is, God’s truth. (Ephesians 6:12-13)
Let’s pray: Father, thank You for sending Jesus to
rescue me from evils of life and fears of death. Thank You that in Him Your own
fullness dwells. Help me to allow the fullness of Jesus to shine in my own life
and to fill me with all I need to be who You created me to be. In Jesus name I
pray—amen.
*Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance, by James Strong;
Crusade Bible Publishers, Inc.,, Nashville, TN, 1890; Greek Dictionary, p. 58.
**my insert
©Copyright
2020 Connie Wohlford
Children’s Books by Connie Wohlford
What’s on your child's Reading List?
How about some books about Jesus — or a unique animal character?
Do your children (ages 3-11) know about things that happened to Jesus as an infant? And, what about captivating events before during and after Jesus crucifixion?
Or perhaps the young ones in your life would enjoy unique stories about that odd creature, a rhinokaroarus, named Gerald.
Please consider the stories I wrote for my grandchildren which have evolved into delightful, informative books for all children to enjoy—even grown up ones. And, hey, each book comes with a FREE reproducible word puzzle!
Though each is a stand-alone book, the four books about Jesus are connected by a parallel donkey story. The adorable donkeys, Gil (meaning joy), Elpis (means hope), and Kavod (meaning glory), affectionately help captivate young readers and listeners.
Watercolor
illustrations, by Virginia artists, Molly Keller and Lesley James, beautifully
carry the stories along.
Then for entertainment with a moral twist enjoy the rhinokaroarus stories. Delightful illustrations, by Virginia artist, Ken Henderson, help convey the story of Gerald, whose unfortunate life changing experience brings him a best bud and some unusual adventures.
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Book lengths are between 20-30 pages. Each book comes with a FREE word puzzles which challenge and are enjoyed by children who are old enough to write as well as adults. These puzzles may be copied as much as you wish for repeated use and/or group use, such as in Children’s Church, VBS, homeschool, Christian school, etc.
I invite you to take a look at my children's books:
Joy Comes to Bethlehem- (Temporality Sold Out) - Meet the lovable donkeys, Gil, and her little one, Elpis.
Journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem with Joseph, Mary, and Gil.
Experience the sad goodbye of Gil & Elpis as well as the danger and the
drama along the way. See the faithfulness of God and the amazing birth of His
Son, Jesus.
Again, read of the birth of the
Savior. Enjoy the setting & the perspective of these faithful beasts of
burden carried along with the beautiful full color illustrations by Virginia
artist, Molly Keller.
At eight days of age Jewish boys experience the custom called “Bris Milah,” and their names are recorded in the Hebrew records. Go with Joseph and Mary as they take Jesus to the home of a rabbi for His own ceremony. While walking along the dusty road, Mary & Joseph each recall the most unusual way in which they came to name their baby son. Their faithful donkey, Gil alerts them to an alarming danger at the Rabbi Jonathan’s courtyard.
Meanwhile, back in Nazareth, the young donkey, Elpis, is still missing her mama, Gil, but continues to be comforted in a very special way. So, join in with these wonderful characters of the Bible & learn about the infant life of Jesus. Young & old alike take pleasure in gaining insight into these early days of the King of kings, artfully captured in the story & illustrations in His Name is Jesus.
He Is The ONE - As was tradition, at 40 days of age little Jesus is taken by His parents to the Temple to be dedicated to Yahweh. There an amazing thing happens. Share the surprise and wonder with Joseph, and Mary when strangers, Simeon and Anna, recognize Jesus as the long awaited Messiah.
Their faithful donkey, Gil (whose name means hope), accompanies the Holy Family to Jerusalem. While Gil waits outside the temple, her thoughts turn to her own little one, Elpis (pronounced el-peese’), who is back in Nazareth. On this eventful day, Elpis’ jolly fun with her buddy, Buzi, turns into a painful tumble. Join in to see how the little donkey deals with her ordeal with her Mama so far away
The Lord Has Need of YOU - Join donkeys, Elpis & her little one, Kavod, and experience the last days of Jesus’ life on earth prior to His ascension. Having known each other since childhood, Elpis and Jesus are uniquely reunited.
Through the eyes of these loveable donkeys, see the Bible
account of Jesus’ earthly life from His triumphal entry into Jerusalem to His
ascension back to Heaven after rising from the dead. It includes several
occurrences during Holy Week and thereafter.
Walk alongside Elpis
and Kavod and share in the joy of knowing Jesus on a personal level. Feel the
sadness of His crucifixion. Then rejoice with the donkeys, the disciples, and
others at the resurrection of the Jesus, the Messiah. Stand amazed with them at
the risen Lord as He ascends to Heaven, rejoicing at the promise of His
eventual return.
This account is carried along pictorially with the beautiful
watercolor paintings of Virginia artist, Lesley James. Children and adults
alike will be blessed by her art, by the story of Jesus, and by the personal
challenge to step out in faith because the Lord has need of you.
Gerald, the star character in You’re A What?! is just that−different. He is a captivating creature who has been dealt a ruthless blow, having experienced a collision with life that changed everything. He suddenly finds that he has become a “rhinokaroarus” (pronounced “ry-‘nock-a-roar-us”). “A What ?!@#?!” you might ask. The author, herself, did not invent the word, “rhinokaroarus.” It was made up by her father. She and her brothers heard it on a regular basis. Amidst his destress, Gerald is befriended by a funny badger named, Banjo, whom every reader or listener will come to adore.
Make It A Happy Day ~ That, one of a kind, creature, Gerald, sets out on an adventure with his new friend Banjo, the badger. Through a bit of conflict, they really do find a way to make it a happy day. Just ask the fish! The 6 friendly trout get to experience the good and the bad when they encounter the odd-looking Gerald and the clash with Banjo.
Artist, Ken Henderson’s captivating illustrations help to carry the story along.
Thanks for considering my books for the children in your life.
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