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And yet . . . there's a hole in her life. Is God leading Gabby down a new path and giving her something--and someone--new? Or is He redeeming what she thought was gone forever?
Title: Who Is My Shelter?, Yada Yada House of Hope Series #4 By: Neta Jackson Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 400 Vendor: Thomas Nelson Publication Date: 2011 | Dimensions: 8.38 X 5.44 (inches) Weight: 14 ounces ISBN: 1595548637 ISBN-13: 9781595548634 Series: Yada Yada House of Hope Stock No: WW548634 |
Gabby knows God is the God of second chances.
But can she give one to the man who betrayed her?
When she was thrown out of the penthouse she shared with her husband and their sons, Gabby didnt know if shed ever find a soft place to land. But after seeking refuge at the shelter where she works, extraordinary things happen as she is reintroduced to God.
From the ashes of her marriage comes the House of Hopea safe haven for homeless moms and their children.
But now those ashes of her destroyed marriage are being stirred again. When her long-gone husbands life hits rock bottom, he reappears and asks for one more chance. And Gabby faces what feels like an impossible choice. Take him back. Or keep moving forward without him. Toward someone new who hasnt betrayed her.
Is God redeeming what Gabby thought was gone forever? Or is He leading her down a different path and giving her somethingand someonenew?
Gabby's life is sustained by the people around her. In ministry, friendship, and romance she discovers how testing it is to love with patience. After the attack, Gabby is forced to decide between her latest romantic interest, Lee, or taking care of Philip. But as Philip starts correcting wrongdoings and spending more time with his family, she wonders if her marriage can be salvaged. This situation, along with a difficult tenant and a stubborn bag lady, shows Gabby she must learn to forgive those who have hurt her before she can trust them again.
Only with the unconditional love and wisdom from her friends can Gabby gain the energy needed to face each new day with optimism. As Gabby weathers the storms in life, she realizes her security must only be found in Christ alone. He is the only one who can be her ever-protective shelter. In this season she clings to Psalm 91:1-2: "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, 'My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!'" (NASB).
Jackson does an excellent job of capturing authentic emotion in relationships. The characters deliberately show love to each other and exemplify relationships in the Christian community. The people and world Jackson creates are relatable and I found myself completely absorbed as I was processing, learning, feeling, and making decisions alongside Gabby. Since I haven't read the previous books in the series, I struggled at first to figure out the complex web of characters. But, regular readers of the Yada Yada series will be captured by new developments in their favorite characters. I enjoyed the honesty of this book and found the pages flipping faster than I expected. With the accurate portrayal of life in full time ministry coupled with dynamic relationships among characters, I give Who Is My Shelter? a high recommendation, especially for adult women. Becky C. Jacobs, www.ChristianBookPreviews.com
According to the author (as of 7/16/11), she has announced that this is the fourth and final book in the House for Hope series.
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