There's a Snake in My Garden [Paperback]

Jill Briscoe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 7, 2000

Jill Briscoe has struggled with her faith, battled discouragement, fought temptation, ministered to teenagers and senior citizens, raised three children, moved her family to a foreign land, and searched desperately for God's will. Out of these tough times she has forged her long speaking and writing ministry, with her hallmark candour and insight. She describes the trials of her life with wit and understanding, seeing them as an ongoing battle with the old snake. This new edition of her story brings the narrative right up to date and reflects the tremendous expansion of her international ministry now that she and Stuart have retired from the leadership of Elmbrook church in Wisconsin.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Shaw Books; Revised edition (March 7, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877888116
• ISBN-13: 978-0877888116
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,826,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jill Briscoe has an active speaking and writing ministry that has taken her to many countries. She has written more than 40 books, including study guides, devotional material, poetry, and children's books.

Jill is executive editor of "Just Between Us," a magazine of encouragement for ministry wives and women in leadership. She serves on the board of World Relief and Christianity Today, Inc.

A native of Liverpool, England, Jill launched into youth evangelism after becoming a Christian at age 18. She married her husband, Stuart, in 1958, and since then they have ministered together through Telling the Truth media ministries at conferences and mission organizations around the world. They reside in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Stuart completed 30 years of ministry as senior pastor of Elmbrook Church. Both Stuart and Jill now serve Elmbrook as ministers-at-large. They have 3 children, David, Judy, and Peter, and enjoy the blessing of 13 grandchildren.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing, honest, down-to-earth, tranpsarent!, January 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: There's a Snake in My Garden (Paperback)

"Stodgy, stiff, self-righteous, boring..." These are NOT words that describe Jill Briscoe's autobiography, "There's a Snake In My Garden!" Brilliantly, Briscoe refers to her conversations with "the snake," representing her own struggles with various temptations.

Using wit and humor, she draws the reader into her world.. not the one you might expect a wife of a successful pastor to reveal, but the one all of us most likely relate to. Briscoe uncovers some weaknesses in herself, displaying the very human part of being a "Christian." Her story is interesting, challenging, inspiring, and encouraging. And it's sure to make you smile! :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, December 8, 2008

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This is a great book that tells the beginnings of Jill's life & ministry and how the "snake" is always there to discourage, distract & cause you to stumble. Even though it is an old book, the same thing happens to all Christians.