Who is My Shelter?

Who is My Shelter by Neta Jackson is the 4th in the series Yada Yada House of Hope Series. Although this is my first book in the series, I was very impressed and able to follow along in the story. This novel is well written and reminds me of the homeless that are many times forgotten in our communities yet this story offers options for housing and working with homeless individuals. Gabby works for a homeless shelter and has recently started a subsidized housing complex for single women and children.

The main character in the story is Gabby. Gabby has experienced numerous issues that bring her to face very challenging decisions. Her husband who threw her out of the penthouse and sent their children to live with his parents in Virginia desires to reenter her life.

Despite the tragedies of the past and the turmoil within her relationship with her estranged husband Gabby learns, is strengthened, and beginnings to focus on God. This is a story of learning to forgive, place things in the hands of God, trust, change, and to have faith. In addition to Gabby's story there are several other side stories in this novel which brings interest and fascination.

I strongly recommend this book and plan to read the other books in this series. It is encouraging, uplifting and a great example of numerous life lessons. This book was provided by Net Galley for review. An unbiased and honest review is posted in this blog. Thank you Net Galley and Thomas Nelson Publishers.

The Perfect Blend

The Perfect Blend
Trish Perry
Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Today I completed the novel The Perfect Blend by Trish Perry. The story was a delight to read. A new author thanks to Barnes & Nobles in store free reading. Although I began the book as an in store read, I quickly purchased because it is a must read again. The story had numerous lessons of trust, acceptance, friendship, faith, and learning to set healthy boundaries.

Sometimes it is difficult for parents to let go of their children; however, as they mature and grow we must learn to allow them to make decisions. Supporting our children in the decisions they make is not always easy but that is where faith in God comes in place. We can raise them in the way that they should go and then we must trust God that they will never depart. (Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”)

Another lesson demonstrated in the story is acceptance. Many times we search for acceptance from others, friends, family, spouses, etc. but God is the one we should be searching for. (Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”) God is the one that we should aspire to please and to do His will. The perfect blend is learning to accept God’s loving acceptance and trusting God’s will for our lives.