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Renee Swope

Encouraging and equipping moms to parent with God's grace and confidence.

Almost Done and a Give-Away!

**Update: Winner announced at bottom of this post!**

I’m almost done!! Only 10 days to go and my first book will be finished!! WHOOHOOO!!

I have until the morning of July 19th to place her in my publishers hands. This morning as I was thinking about how it will feel when I do that, it is as though I am giving my baby to another family to take care of for a year, and then I get her back next summer when she is published! This book truly holds a part of me and so much of what I hold most precious about my Jesus. The pages have been dampened by my tears, filtered through my fears, poured over by my prayers, and written from the deepest places of my heart and soul.

I can’t even tell you how excited I am about sharing it with you one day. I just can’t believe I am here, almost done!! God has truly done miracles, displaying His faithfulness in ways I cannot even describe yet, but I will one day.

For now, I am celebrating the birth of another book! Author Susanne Scheppmann is a dear friend and teammate of mine from Proverbs 31 Ministries. Her latest book, Embraced by the Father, was released recently. Today, I asked her to share more about it here and she is also giving away 2 copies and a $5 Starbucks card to one of you!

Susanne, your new book Embraced by the Father: Finding Grace in the Names of God shares parts of your life story and how God changed your life. Can you tell us a little bit about those events?

I became a Christ follower at the age of 15. My life prior to Jesus was at best dysfunctional. My mother was schizophrenic and my father was an alcoholic. After coming to know Jesus Christ my life metamorphosed into a life of meaning and purpose. My book describes how God released me from hurtful memories and then, used those experiences for ministering to others.

Can you explain what you mean by the phrase “names of God”? How does it help us to know the names of God?

Very early in my spiritual journey, I learned that God reveals His character and purpose in our lives by various names. The Good Shepherd, Father, or Lord Almighty are a few examples of the names of God. Each name of God that is revealed in the Bible points us to a deeper personal relationship with God.

What else would you like women to know about “Embraced by the Father” and its dance metaphor?

It’s a fact, women seek security. We want to feel loved and protected by someone who cares for us. For many women, me included, their earthly fathers failed miserably in the role as daddies. My book is unique in that I used a dance metaphor to help us to understand the character and promises found in the names of God. God invites every woman to dance with Him as a daughter might stand on tiptoe on her daddy’s feet to high step across the room. Women may be widowed, divorced, or single but God still desires for them to learn to dance through life on His everlasting arms.

Click on the arrow to watch the book trailer.


Are you tired of feeling like a wallflower in the dance of life? Come learn to dance with the God Almighty by reading Embraced by the Father—Finding Grace in the Names of God.

This is a great summer devotional read or perfect book to go through with a small group of friends. Let me know why you would like to win this and who you would give your extra copy to. Just click on the word “comments” below. You can jut leave your comment in the white box. If you don’t have a blog, simply click anonymous. Please include your email in your comment so we can get in touch to send your prize. I’ll announce the winner of the 2 books and a $5 Starbucks card next Wednesday or Thursday. (Contest Closed Wednesday 7/14 at 11am)

***WINNER ANNOUNCED:***
Congratulations Feennie from http://justfeenie.blogspot.com/– It’s always too hard for me to decide a winner, so I let random.org and it chose you to receive “Embraced by the Father.” Please send your mailing address to [email protected]. I know will enjoy this book love sharing it with friends. I hope many of you will get a copy, too. Such a great book!

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  2. I would love to win this book because it sounds like a great devotional! I would also share the copy with my church library and let other awesome women read it!
    my blog is batsonfamilyblog.blogspot.com and email is collinsbatson AT gmail DOT com
    THANKS!
    Stephanie

  6. I have Susanne"s book info posted on a sticky note by my computer..I'm planning to buy it 🙂 The title alone caught my heart, & the subtitles really took my breath..plus I have this longing to dance ballet to worship music…though I never have.Maybe someone will open a Christian dance school in our area…& my daughters & I will learn to dance to our Lord in worship! I was raised with many step-dads,most were angry & abusive…I didn't know who my bio-father was until @ age 10 when my fraternal twin & I were told our Mom had become pregnant because of rape by her previous husband..I always said I didn't have a REAL father, & it didn't bother me….My twin was a real 'daddy's girl',but not me! But through my own abusive marriage;& having the most horrific year of my life in '09 I've truly come to know my Savior & King as the most wonderful & perfect Father imaginable…& I, Daisy, who has made so many mistakes, I am His precious daughter…and He delights in me! I wish to share a second copy with my twin sis 🙂

  7. I would love to win the books and starbucks card. I will be starting up bible study again in September and I am looking for the next book to study. Thanks for the chance.

  9. To win this book would be a blessing for me…I would love to be able to sit down and do this devotional with my little sister.

  11. It would be awesome to win! I would give the other one to my friend who has similar struggles as I do and as so many we know and how awesome it would to be able to pass it on to other people. Blessings to you!!

    Nancy
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  12. I'm hitting a rough patch in my walk with God – I want to be closer with him, but there are a lot of roadblocks that I'm having to try to overcome. I would love the encouragement.

  13. Being released from hurtful memories and then being able to minister to others is a heart's desire of mine. Please enter me in your giveaway. I would love to do this with my close friends and then with others.

  14. I love to read it to see if it is something I could use for our ladies Bible study this fall. I would give the other copy to one of the ladies who may not be able to afford it. And I too love my Mocha's at Starbucks

    Thanks so much for the opportunity.
    Marianne

  15. Yes! Yes! Yes! I can only imageine the feeling friend! God finished the work every time, thanks for being obedient amongst the doubts! I can't wait to read! Speaking fo reading, I'd love to get my hands on this book as well, however the Lord deems it possible for this to happen. Have a wonderful day in Him! Prayers are with you…

  16. God reveals his character more and more as I seek to know him. How amazing that through his names when can draw even closer to him. May dad died when I was 16 and he was my rock. Through his death God has shown me how much he loves me. I am seeking now to draw even closer to him. I would find it very meaningful to read this book and be embraced by the everlasting father. God bless Vanessa [email protected]

  17. I would love to read this book. One is I love to read and I am growing in my faith and relationship with my Heavenly Father. If I won, I would give it to a dear friend who has had a lot of turmoil and trouble in her life. She is starting to turn back to our Lord and I am trying to help her. This would be a great way to share the book with her. Instead of her thinking I was pushing her I could say, look what I won. Maybe we could read and go through this book together.
    Angela T Ramsey

  18. Would love to enter, I have 2 wonderful daughters, could I take both if won? one is 21 the other 14, soon to be 15,

    Sincerely,
    Michele L. Siemasko

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  19. I am so excited for you Renee! Yay! It is hard to believe the journey of writing is almost over. I have followed your blog and facebook and kept up with you and prayed for you many times. I cannot wait to read it.
    I would love to win Susanne's book. My best friend and I both come from homes of divorce where our father's left us empty and longing for a deeper relationship. I have finally begun to learn that God can fill the emptiness and draw me into a deeper relationship. With all that being said I would share this with her so we can read it together and lean on one another as learn how to be embraced by the father. This southern gal loves to drink some Starbucks cafe au lait, nibble on Dove dark chocolate with almonds and read a good book. [email protected]