
A Heartbroken Father: 10-year-old Gracie& the Save a Soul Prayer Team (A Fruit of the Spirit Book Book 1)
Hi ya’ll!
I’m Gracie and this is my story. I live in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley with my mama Bernice, and Miss Millie, the renter who lives with us. I sure wish she were my grandma, she’s that sweet! But then, I find out in this here book that she’s an honest a goodness angel! Here in Pleasant Hill, we talk a tad different saying things like ya’ll, yes’m, and yes siree. Our words spoke with love warm my heart because everyone cares about their neighbor and what’s going on with one matters to all.
In this first Fruit of the Spirit book, I want to join my mama’s Save a Soul Prayer Team to thank God for all the people who came around us when my firefighter daddy died saving the town from a huge brush fire. Fact is, I’ve a list of wants, like having a sister, helping my sorrowful friends daddy figure out where his family has gone and…well…stuff like that. But I heard tell that God can do what I can’t.
I find out how true that is when I fall into a sinkhole and Jesus meets me there. With a smile in my heart. I’m eager to do what he asks. My faith adventure takes me from the school playground to the hospital and home. All the while the Lord is with me, mine, and my new sister every step of the way.
Review
5-Stars! “Wow! Great story! Begin building a child’s library with Paula-Rose’s books. This author definitely has a knack for the written word! I love reading books of faith to kids. I always did to my children and now grandchildren. *We need more books like this for kids of all ages! Highly recommend!* God’s grace captivates Paula-Rose in such a way that she wants her life to make difference for His Glory!” Children’s Author, Joyce Mitchell
5-Stars! “This book speaks from the heart to young and old, as it praises the Lord on every page. And as, it sweetly says yes’m, yes siree, also y’all…it’s actually talking to all of us in many different ways. That’s why as it guides its people, it is showing everybody… if we will just follow where the Lord leads…. that even in the darkest sinkhole of our life we will verify that we can do all things through the strength given to us by Jesus Christ! Because through prayer by spending time with the Lord, we will always find the way we need to be going. So read on, and enjoy this spirit filled adventure realizing there will always be Angels among us, sent to help us find the light…and to survive the problems in our life.” Author, Mary Joslin
5-Stars! “I fell in love with the prayer warrior Gracie. An old soul who would become a world changer for sure! The introduction of M&M as an Angel was reminiscent of the *Touched By An Angel TV show* which I love. It also reminded me of the movie *The War Room* and I like how the author combined the story with that of the janitor.” Becky reads
5-Stars! I received this novel as a gift and I read it with intrigue. It’s a beautiful story that is uplifting for even adults! I can picture little children listening in awe of this little gal Gracie, who is learning how to pray and comes across difficulty in her own life but trusts the Lord. *I love this read and look forward to more in the series to come! Grab it for yours kids or children’s church!* Author, Aimee Marie Bejarano
5-Stars! “A sweet blessing Wrapped in love. Such a beautiful touching story. I love the name, Gracie. The little girl in this story was, full of grace and eager to please.The beautiful and kind way she was taught by her mother and the angel, M&M, was very special. God’s Word says, “to bring a child up the way they are to go, and it will it will stay with them all of their life. Little Grace was taught the way to love, with all of the ‘fruits of the spirit’ incorporated. I don’t wish to give the story away, so you will need to read and find out for yourself.” Author, Sr Crystal Mary Lindsey
About the Author
At fifteen, Paula-Roseand her family spent many weeks on a friend’s farm in the Shenandoah Valley.Since all had daily jobs on the farm, she did too. Though Paula grew up inlarge cities, she loved being there and has suggested to her pastor husbandthat if they retire she’d like to live where her heart first experienced whatshe hopes kids do when they read her Gracie books.
Happily married to Lutheran Pastor, and Chosen People Ministries fieldmissionary, Ron Michelson, the couple have two wonderful married daughters andseven adorable grandchildren.
When her daughters were little, Paula’s husband made up wonderful stories forthem. She learned from him the joy of using life situations in a way thatblessed children. What started as bedtime stories are realized in this firstGracie book written to entertain and encourage love for God and His Word, whilekids learn about the Fruit of the Spirit.
When not writing, Paula likes to teach Praying the Psalms to the women at herchurch. She loves to ladies drawing closer to God while He shows them how todeal with each emotion in a way that brings them closer to the Him. A member ofher church’s weekly prayer team, Paula knows all things the Lord asks of us areaccomplished when we start with prayer.
To get your name or the names of everyone in your group in “Bill-Bob’sChristmas Cookie: 10-year-old Gracie &the Save a Soul Prayer Team, Book2” send a never been published cookie recipe to GraciePrayerTeam@mail.comA committee of kids and folks who love cookies will choose the winner.
If you like a book please post a few words in the review section and encourageyour friends with kids to read this book to their brood and give it to others.
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To check out books by author Paula Rose Michelson who writes the Gracie faithfictions visit her Amazon author page at:tiny.cc/otbgty
I have to say that I am super happy that I was directed here for a giveaway! I would have never known your blog existed otherwise.
I am an avid reader & reviewer and love to promote the love of reading to my children. I was seriously stuck with finding a book for one of my daughters for this year. She hasn’t liked so many of the books I’ve gotten her. I couldn’t figure out why. Then I realized that she likes fantasy & sci-fi type books. As those are not genres I am familiar with I have been at a loss.
After reading a ton of your reviews I have realized that you & I have similar tastes. So I know I can trust your recommendations. THIS. This book appears to be just what I need. I can’t say this enough – THANK YOU!
I am so glad!! This is what I love to hear, why I love to be able to reach out to people!!
Hi Erica!
I’m blessed that you shared your thoughts since this is my first of 23 children’s book which are part fiction, part fantasy.
When God called me to write A Heartbroken Father: 10-year-old Gracie & The Save a Soul Prayer Team, Book 1, I was blessed.
Though the publisher and I are eager to release Billy-Bob’s Christmas Cookie: 10-year-old Gracie & The Save a Soul Prayer Team, Book 2, we can’t do that until we’ve gotten enough cookie entries to bake and judge, so we’ll know the recipe for that book and can include all the names of those who submitted an entry. Since the winner or winners’ names will be featured in this book, I hope you and yours will send me a never been published cookie recipe (all you have to do is add or take on ingredient away from a recipe you like) to GraciePrayerTeam@mail.com
Form Gracie, her mama Bernice, their resident angel Miss Millie, and Gracie’s adopted sis Matti, I wish you a Merry Christmas filled with joy and a happy New Year.
Hugs in Jesus,
Author Paula~Rose
Hi Erica!
When God called me to write the part fiction part fantasy 10-year-old Gracie & The Save a Soul Prayer Team books, I had no idea what a delight it would be.
With the first book published, I’m eager for the publisher to release Billy-Bob’s Christmas Cookie: 10-year-old Gracie & The Save a Soul Prayer Team, Book 2. However we can’t do that until we’ve a winning cookie recipe submitted at GraciePrayerTeam@mail.com, so I hope you and yours will do that. And I wish you happy reading, a joyous Christmas and blessed New Year.
Hugs in Jesus,
Author Paula~Rose
Thank you for sharing Paula Rose! ❤️❤️❤️
You’re welcome. Thank you for sharing your 5-Star review and the other information for the first 10-year-old Gracie & The Save a Soul Prayer Team middle reader kids book.