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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n “Angels Unaware” is a easy-to-read book that many should easily be able to read in one sitting. The story features Mark Daniels, a well liked and personable young man who tries to ease his grief and guilt over the deaths of his wife and child by doing kind things for his neighbors. Little does he expect what might result from his actions toward a particularly grouchy neighbor and a down-on-his-luck old man. Could there be angels involved?<\/p>\n Although on the surface, “Angels Unaware” seemed like a simple story, it packed a lot of Biblical truth and wisdom into its pages. It is a beautiful tale of redemption and forgiveness that extends to not only accepting forgiveness from the Lord but learning to forgive oneself.<\/p>\n I mostly enjoyed this book but a bit more dialogue and development of the featured romance would have made it even better.<\/p>\n I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that was provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n Click to purchase<\/p><\/div>\n Sometimes God sends angels into our lives\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Chocolate chip cookies are the perfect way to make friends. At least, Mark Daniels thinks they are. He hopes to forget his painful past and start over in new neighborhood. Everyone is warm and welcoming\u2014everyone that is, but the dragon lady next door. She rebuffs all overtures of friendship and declines Mark\u2019s invitations to church.<\/p>\n Jasmine Avery doesn\u2019t trust men, especially not handsome ones who come bearing gifts. She\u2019s been badly hurt and has walled herself off from love. Reluctantly, she agrees to attend church with Mark on Easter Sunday<\/span>, not realizing how it will change her life and her future. But soon after she discovers the secret to a happy life, her whole world turns upside-down. Will these unexpected changes prove Mark can\u2019t be trusted either? Or can she and Mark overcome their past heartbreaks to forge a new life together?<\/p>\n ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n GUEST POST FROM RACHEL J. GOOD: One of the important lessons in ANGELS UNAWARE is looking beyond the surface, seeing with new eyes. In the story, Mark has many opportunities to do this. When he first approaches Jasmine with a plate of chocolate chip cookies, she\u2019s unwelcoming and prickly:<\/p>\n The door opened a crack. \u201cWhat do you think you\u2019re doing?\u201d<\/p>\n Mark turned. The woman\u2019s narrowed eyes and belligerent stance made him quake. He took a step back. \u201cI\u2026um\u2026here\u2026\u201d He held out the plate of cookies.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat\u2019s that?\u201d<\/p>\n Mark took a deep breath and regained his composure. He smiled and started his usual spiel. \u201cHi, I\u2019m Mark Daniels, and I just moved into the neighborhood\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI know.\u201d She didn\u2019t sound too pleased. \u201cThat\u2019s not what I asked. What\u2019s that in your hands?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOh, these? I baked chocolate chip cookies and thought I\u2019d share some with you.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cDo you know what sugar does to your system?\u201d she demanded. \u201cI never touch sugar.\u201d<\/p>\n That explained why she was so thin. So much for cookies then. Mark wracked his brain for another offering. \u201cA meal perhaps? I make great spaghetti and meatballs.\u201d<\/p>\n She drew back. \u201cA meat eater? It figures.\u201d<\/p>\n Oh, terrific. Mark cringed at the acid in her tone. He\u2019d just offered a meat dish to a vegetarian. So much for his diplomacy mission.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n After a start like that, many people would have given up. But Mark feels led to share God\u2019s love with this neighbor, and he tries again and again. Eventually he discovers she\u2019s hiding some deep personal pain. His persistence brings unexpected rewards to both of them.<\/p>\n I wanted to write this story because we usually avoid people who criticize us or hurt our feelings. Yet, often those who are unkind are actually aching inside. And they need God\u2019s unconditional love and forgiveness, because only God can heal their pain and suffering.<\/p>\n After God touches Jasmine\u2019s heart, Mark can see her softer, kinder side. And she\u2019s proof of that saying, \u201cAn angel resides in every heart.\u201d<\/p>\n Could your grouchy neighbor or critical boss be an angel in disguise? Maybe these annoying people have been sent into our lives to help build our character or to teach us a lesson. The Bible warns us to be hospitable to everyone, because we never know when we\u2019ll come upon an angel \u201cunawares.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBe not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares<\/em>.\u201d Heb. 13:2 KJV<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Each person you meet has been sent into your life for a reason. Sometimes these angels come into our lives in unlikely disguises. We don\u2019t always realize their purpose until much later. Looking back, though, we can see God\u2019s hand in the encounters.<\/p>\n Other times, we discover \u2013 like Mark did \u2013 that we\u2019re supposed to be angels to those who are unkind to us. We may be the only ones who have ever touched their lives with God\u2019s light.<\/p>\n Who in your life needs God\u2019s love? Can you be an angel to that person?<\/p>\n BLOG STOPS: January 24:\u00a0Blossoms and Blessings<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 25:\u00a0autism mom<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 26:\u00a0Books. Books. 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\n<\/a>Inspirational author Rachel J. Good <\/strong>writes life-changing, heart-tugging novels of faith, hope, and forgiveness.<\/span>She is also the author of the Sisters & Friends<\/i> Amish series and the Amish Quilts Coloring Book<\/i>. A former teacher and librarian, she has more than 2300 articles and 30 books in print or forthcoming under several pen names. Rachel also juggles freelance editing and illustration careers. She loves reading (of course!), traveling, and spending time with her five children and three grandchildren.<\/p>\n
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