Monday Book Giveaway
Here is an opportunity to win a free book.
The book? An autographed copy of L. L. Barkat’s Stone Crossings: Finding Grace in Hard and Hidden Places. This is an opportunity not only to receive a free book but also to get acquainted with a very good writer.
I read the book shortly after it was published. I was moved.
Some clues about the book can be found on the back cover.
Sometimes it’s hard to see. And even harder to receive. When you’re hurt or angry or confused or doubtful, grace can seem as hard to grasp as sky.
But actually, it’s as real and solid as stones: tangible, weighty, something to hold on to, a way through streams of pain, shame, and abuse.
In these pages L. L. Barkat shares her own painful, powerful story with us. Weaving in truth from Scripture, words from other writers and stories of people who’ve come alongside her in her journey, she shows us the unexpected ways and places she’s discovered grace: grace that has helped her open her heart to love, discover a way past fear, find freedom from shame.
Her story will help you find the rock of God’s grace in the midst of your own broken, hard places. And his grace will give you a new story to tell.
When I began reading the book, I was especially moved by her opening chapters on shame and the messiness of life (often caused by "messmakers"). For example, notice this sentence:
It seems that Adam felt like I used to feel — that it would be comforting to hide in darkness, that it would be a relief to flee from the God who walks around knowing what I’ve been up to.
To be eligible to win the book, simply leave your name in a comment on this post. Names will be collected throughout the week (through next Monday), and a drawing will be held in my office the following Tuesday. If you win, you will be notified and an autographed copy of Stone Crossings will be mailed to you.
Interested? Leave your name in a comment.
Categories: Books
I like the imagery of grace being solid and weighty, like stones.
by Dan Roloff on Mar 30, 2009 at 6:26 pm
I enjoyed this book tremendously last year when I read it. As for shame, I’m ashamed at how much I struggle with issues of shame.
by Marcus Goodyear on Mar 30, 2009 at 6:56 pm
I like how she uses the theme of stones in the stream of life. I think I would really enjoy this book right now as there is so much upheaval in my life and in my world.
by Dana Qualls on Mar 30, 2009 at 7:22 pm
This book is on my "want to read" list.
by Michelle Van Loon on Mar 30, 2009 at 8:00 pm
The book sounds interesting to me. I would love to have it.
by Matthew Proctor on Mar 30, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Just by the title I am intrigue..
by Mark Ellison on Mar 30, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I am hungry for GOD! SEND THE BOOK!!
by Tim McDaniel on Mar 31, 2009 at 1:11 am
Count me in!
Carla Pullum
by Carla Pullum on Mar 31, 2009 at 2:53 am
Many messes the Lord and I have had to clean up – some done unto myself and some done by others unto me. There may still be some in the future as He’s not finished with me yet! I’d love to read the book! Thank you so much for offering such a meaningful give-away! Blessings!
by karin on Mar 31, 2009 at 3:15 am
Sounds like a great book.
by Carol Partin on Mar 31, 2009 at 3:36 am
Jim,
It seems as though you have a window and are looking into my world on a daily basis, from the topics you choose for class, the topics you choose for Sunday morning, and now this book. It seems as if you are speaking right to me so often. I would love to read this book and be inspired.
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.
by Leanne Richardson on Mar 31, 2009 at 4:22 am
Looks like an interesting book, Im in!
by Liam Byrnes on Mar 31, 2009 at 8:46 am
Hi Jim,Ever since my eyes were opened to the vastness and mystery of grace by Yancey’s classic "Wahat’s so amazing about grace?", I just can’t get enough of it. And yet it’s all I need. Would love to read this book. Rob
by Rob Grayson on Mar 31, 2009 at 9:12 am
Sounds like a good book.
by Jackie Wunnicke on Mar 31, 2009 at 10:43 am
Sounds like a good book. I would like to read it.
by Jackie Wunnicke on Mar 31, 2009 at 10:44 am
Sounds like a book that I need to be reading!
by Diana Paige on Mar 31, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the opportunity.
by Elizabeth Barnhill on Mar 31, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Put my name in the hat.
by Daniel Lyles on Mar 31, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Sounds like a book that anyone could profit from reading, as shame seems to be part of the human condition – at least until God comes in and replaces our feelings of shame with His abundant grace and overwhelming love.
by Connie Lard on Mar 31, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Count me in!
by Eric Barnes on Mar 31, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Sounds like an interesting read!
by Doug Young on Mar 31, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Thanks for the opportunity!
by Brandon Baker on Mar 31, 2009 at 8:17 pm
I look very much forward to reading this book, whether I win a copy or not.
by Cheryl Moore on Mar 31, 2009 at 10:31 pm
I would love to read the book. I’m an avid reader, the book that still excites me the most is the bible.
by Janice Garrison on Apr 1, 2009 at 12:16 am
I never turn down the opportunity to read a recommended book, especially one that might be free! Count me in!
by Vicki Adams on Apr 1, 2009 at 12:54 am
I would love to win this – I love her blog!
by Wendy Cayless on Apr 1, 2009 at 1:14 am
hannah orozco’s mom here!! really enjoying your blog, we have moved from CS to Abilene. two great places to live!! would love to read this book!!
by cathie orozco on Apr 1, 2009 at 1:36 am
Thanks for this offer. Looks like an interesting read.
by Jason Fikes on Apr 1, 2009 at 11:07 am
Count me in.
by jason reeves on Apr 1, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Sounds like a great book!! I can’t wait to read it.
by Sarah Morgan on Apr 1, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Hey Jim, Show some love for the IBC days, my brother. You have a great site here.
by Adam Bevis on Apr 1, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Great idea, Jim. I look forward to reading the book whether I win or not.
by Bob Mathews on Apr 1, 2009 at 4:49 pm
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by A Place For The God-Hungry » Blog Archive » Willing to Be Changed! (Well–almost) on Apr 1, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Myself and my wife would benefit from this book
by John on Apr 1, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Your recommendation alone is enough to pique my interest, Jim. Please consider me registered for the give-away!
Peace.
by rsharris on Apr 1, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Jim, I am interested, thanks!
by Jason Retherford on Apr 1, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Sounds like a much needed faith in the trenches book. Can’t wait to read it.
by Grady D. King on Apr 1, 2009 at 9:56 pm
If Dr J says good book must be good book
by Terry Sparks on Apr 1, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Excellent book. I blogged it to death, every chapter once a week for some time. But each chapter was like a book in itself, very good. Yes, L.L. is a gifted writer, and I look forward to her next offering!
by Ted Gossard on Apr 2, 2009 at 3:55 am
of course, please don’t include me in the drawing. someone who doesn’t have the book needs to have it and read it (like the best books, slowly is best).
by Ted Gossard on Apr 2, 2009 at 3:57 am
Adam Bevis– So good to hear from you. I have good memories of you and your family. Let me know what and how you are doing. Would love to hear.Marcus– Your comment reminds me of just how troubling the issue of shame really is. Thank you.Leanna– I appreciate these words and am thankful that God is using these different venues to encourage you and work within you. What an important time!Cathie– Good to hear from you. Long time. Glad for the update. Hope you and family are doing well(So glad to see these names in these comments. Some for the first time. Some grace this blog regularly. Thanks to all of you.)
by Jim Martin on Apr 2, 2009 at 9:36 am
Sounds like an interesting read!
by Chris Gallagher on Apr 2, 2009 at 10:11 am
I would love to read this book…seems like one that would be very helpful to me! Thanks for informing us about it and so many other things you guide us in!!
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by A Place For The God-Hungry » Blog Archive » Before Forever: How do you know that you know? on Apr 2, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Sounds like a good book. Count me in!!
by Helen Robinson on Apr 3, 2009 at 12:28 am
I would definitely like to read this book so count me in. Thanks for letting everyone know about this. I know it could be some real good insight for me and others.
by Eric Cooper on Apr 3, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Add my name to the pile–sounds like one I for sure want to read. Thank you
by Deeanne Litton on Apr 4, 2009 at 2:03 am
Looks like a good book! I would love to win it
by Amy Herbel on Apr 4, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
by kim v on Apr 5, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Jim; The book sounds very interesting. Would love to read it. Say hi to Charlotte for Berni & me. jim
by Jim Mauldin on Apr 6, 2009 at 12:38 am
Those are some really great quotes from the book.
by Matt Erickson on Apr 6, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Book sounds interesting. I might just go out and purchase if I dont win.
by Glenda Hopper on Apr 6, 2009 at 6:16 pm
I’m up for a free book!
by Troy Scott on Apr 6, 2009 at 6:23 pm
If Jim says it is a book to read, you have to read it.
He is a powerful minister and a good friend.
Thank you for the opportunity!
Lynette Daugherty
by Lynette Daugherty on Apr 9, 2009 at 3:20 pm