“Our staff has read your book—some more thoroughly than others—and we have agreed that it is a good piece of work. We are putting it in our library. Please keep up the good work.” J. Daniel Brown, Ph.D., Executive Director, Center for Faith and the Arts, Salisbury, NC.

“I’m not sure I can explain how much your book has caused an awakening in me. Write more as God allows and inspires.” P.C. Cherokee Village, Arkansas.

“I want to thank you for stepping out in your gift of writing, of communicating those precious yet painful jewels of your life. They speak life to my soul and spirit. I love your poems at the beginning of each chapter, your heartfelt prayers at the end of each chapter, and the honesty and beauty in between. God redeems all of our sorrows; and His anointing is all over this book. I know this book is going to touch the hearts of many people, and stir up their souls to wonder.” T.S. Eureka Springs, Arkansas

“I see you as a pioneer--invading many areas of the arts, making a pathway for others to follow. God is using you to walk on ground that hasn’t been taken yet—with your words and paint.” P.D. Loveland, Colorado

“Jody, your book has been such an inspiration in my life at this time, helping me to realize I am exactly where I should be, here to help and guide and to be helped and guided. My role is important. Thank you for that reminder.” F.M. Gilford, NH.

“I’ve just finished reading your beautiful book and have been so deeply moved by your candor, your dignity and your humility. Your paintings hold an audience and evoke a poetic response regardless of where they’re displayed. If that’s not a gift from God I can’t imagine what is.” M.W. Orange, TX

“I started reading your book after spending intimate time with the Lord during one of our monthly 24-hour prayer vigils. My heart was in a very soft place and your story kept me in His presence and gave me incredible inspiration, joy, and more hunger for Him. I am so touched by your honesty of feelings and discovery of the Master’s hand on the canvas of your life.” Pattie Garitson, Pastor of Solid Rock Church of Sedona, AZ

“Your book gives anyone who reads it an understanding that each of us struggle toward God, that we are not alone in our struggle and hope to go on. What a wondrous gift this is.” M.D. Eureka Springs

“This work is inspired and needed in the church. There are so many men and women--artists, musicians, teachers, mothers, fathers, children—all having their own seemingly hopeless story. More people will find great encouragement from this than you will ever know. This is an exciting work and God will use it.” M.S. Georgetown, Maine

“I was hooked from page one. As I read it, I had the same feeling as when I read The Sacred Romance by John Eldredge. So many deep, profound things that I have thought and felt but wouldn’t even consider attempting to put into words. Truly another work of art. Profound, thoughtful, full of truth and a heart seeking God.” D. L. Sedona, AZ

May the Holy Spirit use my writing to communicate a depth of gratitude to you in allowing God to use you to bless me and others in your unique way. And it gives me courage that maybe He will yet use me also. I’m hesitant to use the words to convey the strong feelings of thanks and praise and humility and astonishment that reading it gives to me. You have been so transparent. I have to cry and laugh and ask the Lord to forgive me for my light not shining more.” L.S. Williford, Arkansas

“I was so surprised that you published such a wonderful portrait of your life—your thoughts and inspirations along the way. It’s awesome, Jody. And interesting. I very much like your style of writing, and the poetry.” Jan Prokopenko, Fine Arts West, Longmont, Colorado