“Whatever you learn from the way the gem turns in these stories, the biggest treasure I hope you find is this: God is trustworthy, and God’s names for you are true. You Belong. You are Beloved. You are Delightful” (13).
After reading that statement in the introduction, I was considering my oldest daughter’s point that so many Christians did not and are still not growing up consistently hearing their belovedness in the sight of God, but rather a focus on an obedience/condemnation mindset or a message of “God loves you, but…” What a generational impact a book like this can have for children and their caregivers. What a redeeming representation of the Bible for those (particularly women) who have been hyper-aware of church messaging that said their acceptance was conditional and their existence was a threat, rather than a vital part of all ministry. What a joy for us to be reminded of how God cherishes us every day, is interested in deeply knowing our identity and worth without any of the caveats so often put on God’s love. – From our review by Rachel Lonas
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