God Loves Broken People: And Those Who Pretend They're Not [Hardcover]

Sheila Walsh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 13, 2012

The other side of brokenness

"If I could write only one book in my  lifetime, I would ask God to make it this one, the very book you now hold in your hands. . . ."―Sheila Walsh

God loves broken people. And when weary, wounded men and women find a way to open their bruised hearts and somehow welcome Him into their personal darkness, they will find a love beyond anything they have ever known.

When the glass house Sheila had lived in for so many years came crashing to the ground, she began a new life outside the safety of those walls. No, it didn't feel good, nor safe―not at all. But it felt true. Sheila saw herself as a broken lamb limping after the Shepherd, not knowing where He was going, but knowing that wherever He went, she wanted to go with Him.

In twelve stirring, insightful, and deeply revealing chapters, Sheila Walsh shows how personal brokenness can open doors of intimacy with Jesus Christ that might never open in any other way.

It's not that God loves broken people more than those who imagine themselves to be whole―it's simply that they know they are loved. They dare to believe it . . . and through such trust, a new wholeness emerges from yesterday's broken pieces.

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About the Author

Sheila Walsh, Women of Faith^® speaker, is the author of the award-winning Gigi, God's Little Princess^® series, God Loves Broken People, The Shelter of God's Promises, and a new fiction novel, Sweet Sanctuary. Sheila lives in Texas with her husband, Barry, and son, Christian.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (March 13, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400202450
• ISBN-13: 978-1400202454
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Those Enduring Hardships May 4, 2012

By Denise M. DiFalco

Format:Hardcover

Sheila Walsh reinterates that noone that walks the face of the this Earth, does so unscathed. A concept that I have tried to share with my daughters while they were growing up. The glory of it all lies between the pages of her new book GOD LOVES BROKEN PEOPLE because the Lord offers us an alternative way to dealing with pain. Oft times, human beings our deaf to God's words because they are too busy with their fulfilled lives. It's unfortunate that most of us have to reach bottom before we look up to him. It is at our lowest times that, when our hearts are broken we seek out his solace and in so doing learn the greatest secrets to Faith, Hope and His Love. Sheila Walsh makes herself vulnerable by sharing her private struggles and ultimate intimacy with God in this amazing book. If most Christians are honest, they too, have similar experiences. I know that I, also, drew my closest to God when tragedy and loss struck my family. Many things we experience in life are really blessings in disguise and with God, we can make something positive out of the negative. All humans experience pain although different times and seasons than our own what is important is how we deal with these circumstances. GOD LOVES BROKEN PEOPLE will be an inspirational source for many and offers everyone a hope to hold on during their most difficult hours. I highly recommend this splendid resource and feel priviledged that I was able to obtain a copy of this book from Book Sneeze in exchange for my honest review.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Solid Biblical encouragement January 19, 2013

By Rebekah VINE™ VOICE

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I enjoy Sheila Walsh's writing, her balanced & loving style of communication. Her ministry is based in honesty & the love of God. She also has a creative way of writing. I am often inspired by her perspective and original way of wording.

There are a lot of solid Biblical truths in this book, which is always welcome, because therein lies the freedom that Christ came to give us all. "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32) He didn't just come to give us tickets to heaven, He came to set us free from the struggles we find ourselves in day in and day out. This book is definitely a shining light in that direction.

Now, while I appreciate all of this, this book was not my favorite of hers. Don't get me wrong, it is a good book - Bible based, loving, reaches out to people right where they are. For me, though, I felt like I was reading a rehash of other books I have read before, both by Sheila Walsh and other authors. I found I didn't have that on draw my heart to read it quickly, and it took me a while to get through it.

Overall, a great book for someone searching for direction and truth only a loving God can give amidst life's tough struggles, so I still recommend it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Meh October 20, 2012

By John Jorgensen VINE™ VOICE

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First of all, I had this book lying around forever before I bothered reading it. It just didn't seem all that appealing, and I found myself wishing I hadn't bothered requesting it from Vine.

When I finally did read it, I definitely did NOT think "Wow, what a diamond in the rough! I can't believe I've had such a great book right under my nose all this time!" I have had books like that in my life, but this wasn't one. The writing is frankly a bit of a mess. The organization is uninspired, and at times I found myself really struggling to keep going. The message at the heart of this book (the title should make it pretty obvious what that message is) is good, pretty straightforward and simple, but worth remembering. Others have shared that message far better, however. If you're looking for guidance in bringing sacred meaning to suffering, or don't need that yourself but are curious as to how others do so, try reading an author like Abraham Heschel or Henri Nouwen instead. If you don't find what you're looking for there, I can't imagine you'll find it here.