A couple of weeks ago, I began reading Vonda Skelton’s Seeing Through the Lies. Now, to be perfectly honest, I really didn’t know what to expect. I had seen Vonda in person last fall at the North Texas Christian Writers’ Conference. She is an adorable, hilarious, petite little woman with a warm smile and an even warmer personality.
She also writes children’s books, and she autographed one of her Bitsy Mysteries for my daughter. Then, when Charis e-mailed her to tell her how much she loved the book, Vonda e-mailed her back! Needless to say, I was already a big fan.
Ladies, after reading this book, I am ready to start a fan club. Seriously, I found such relief in reading this woman’s zany descriptions of her own life! She’s not perfect! And do you know what she showed me? I don’t have to be perfect either! Through laughter and tears, she uses God’s Word to show me – and you – that Satan is the master of lies. And with these lies, he holds us captive.
He tells us we can do it all. That we can be thin. Beautiful. Organized. Excellent housewives. Perfect moms. He tells us that we can work a forty-hour week, run the kids here and there, feed our families perfectly well-balanced meals, have spotless homes, and do it all with gentle, soft-spoken voices and perfect hair-dos. And sleep? Who needs sleep? We superwomen just plow right on through, making the most of every moment. And we spend our lives chasing this myth of perfect, godly womanhood.
But through God’s Word, Vonda shows the reader that God doesn’t expect any of that from us. He loves us unconditionally, and He only wants our hearts. He wants us to love Him back. And when we give Him our hearts, something beautiful begins to happen. When we start loving God, spending time with Him, listening to Him . . . then He will begin His great work in us. Changing us. Transforming us. Making us like Him.
And being like Him? Well, that’s a whole lot better than being a superwoman.
Read more about the book, Seeing Through the Lies, at www.VondaSkelton.com .
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i just recently found your blog. can't wait to catch up on past posts. thanks for the book suggestion. it sounds great. my husband, a navy guy, just deployed to afghanistan, so your encouragement is really a breath of fresh air. thank you!
amy
Great to have you here, Amy! Let us know where you are, and we'll see if we can get you hooked up with a Wives of Faith chapter!Blessings to you!Renae
Renae
Renae, thank you so much for your kind words about my book, Seeing Through the Lies. It was truly a joy–and a struggle–to write! I'm glad you enjoyed the stories and the humor. All we have to do is imagine Jesus describing a camel going through the eye of a needle, and we understand that He probably enjoyed humor, too! I wanted to let your readers know that on page 152, I write about an amazing ministry, Hands for Soldiers. Little Janey Turner started this ministry when she was only eight years old! She collects soldiers' names and addesses and sends them a box of gifts so your soldier can share with others in his or her unit. You can read about this little girl's non-profit organization here: http://webpages.charter.net/janeyturner/HandsforS… I've followed her ministry for years now, and she is the real deal. Thanks again, Renae. Sorry to have been so long-winded!
Vonda
Thanks Vonda! You are right. I know our ladies will enjoy reading about her. Each page of your book holds great treasure, and I'm hoping the ladies here will read it.
–Renae
Renae
hi, ladies. what a treat to have vonda comment! i thought of the book today as i was visiting a new ladies' sunday school class, and the teacher had been doing a study on another book, Lies Women Believe. so, i had to double check the title. funny how i've run across that theme in two different places. thank you, also, for the welcome. i'm in norfolk. have a blessed week!
amy
Hi Amy! I thought I had responded to your comment, but I don't see it here, so either my brain isn't working, or the internet burped at that very moment. Either case is possible!Please know I am praying for your dear husband and all the other soldiers protecting our freedoms, as well as all you precious wives who are holding down the homefront.God bless you,Vonda http://www.VondaSkelton.com
Vonda