Before I tell you about this week’s giveaway from Bethany House, let me announce the winners of last week’s books:

The winner of Mama’s Got a Fake I.D. is:

Comment #9: Thea @ I’m a Drama Mama

The winner of Words Unspoken is:

Comment #27: Kim

Congratulations!

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Here’s how the giveaways during Spring Reading Thing 2009 work:

Every Thursday, I post about a new book that’s up for grabs (some weeks, there will be more than one book!). If it sounds like a book you’d like and you want to be eligible to win it, just leave a comment on the post and I’ll put your name in the virtual hat. I’ll leave the post open for comments until the following Wednesday at noon. I’ll then randomly pick a commenter and announce that person as the winner when I put up the next giveaway.

Also, I apologize to any international readers, but these giveaways are only open to readers in the U.S. or Canada.

This week’s giveaway:

A successful business woman, Leslie Haskin’s life changed forever when a plane crashed into her building on 9/11. Though she survived the tragic events, the years that followed found her struggling to make sense of that day and her life.

Yet it was living through each day—even when it seemed God was not around—that has given her the words and the heart to encourage others through tough, dry times.

In this deeply personal book, Leslie Haskin explores the common challenges and longings in life that can erode faith.When everyday concerns and problems don’t subside—when desires of the heart go unmet—it’s easy for people to wonder if they’ve done something wrong or if God even cares.

“This book is honest and straightforward. It is about real life for real people,” said Haskin. “Whether the struggle is emotional, spiritual, or physical, I write for those who, like me, would like some answers but need a revival of spirit even more.”

Avoiding pat answers, Haskin offers biblical insights and real-life stories to stir the heart and renew the mind. Much more than just a good inspirational book, she gently persuades readers to deal honestly with their hurts and rest fully in the arms of God.

“You indeed can make it to the other side of whatever you are facing and be better for the experience—I assure you, God loves you more than you can imagine.”
—Leslie Haskin

Read an excerpt from God Has Not Forgotten About You at the Bethany House website.