Book Launch – Donkey Devos

About the Book

Book:  Donkey Devos: Listen When God Speaks

Author: Susan K. Stewart

Genre: Devotional

Release date: July 15, 2021

Did you know the Bible mentions only two talking animals? Each of these creatures had a different message. The first to speak out was the serpent. This character certainly wasn’t a model. If God was using this snake for a test drive, I can see why he kept the mouths of the other animals closed. This snake in the grass spoke words meant for evil. Later God allowed another animal to speak—the lowly donkey. The beast of burden. This time the animal had words of wisdom.

Susan K. Stewart expected dogs, cats, and the occasional goldfish would be all the pets she’d need—until the day Susan met donkeys at a rescue center. A few years after that fateful visit, three donkeys became part of the Stewart family. Susan soon learned these humble creatures are still messengers of wisdom.

Donkey Devos is a collection of forty pearls Susan has learned from spending time learning about her equine friends and chatting with them. She uses her experiences, donkey facts, and Biblical donkey details to share the truths God has taught. The whole family will delight in the donkey tales with a message from God.

BOOK EXCERPT – Donkey Devos Excerpt One

DON’T BE A BALAAM

I don’t choose to be like Balaam. Sometimes I am. I won’t listen … even if my donkeys were to speak English to me. Thinking about my actions, maybe I do make a choice to not listen to God, to go off with my own way of doings things. I tend to get the Cliff Notes of God’s plan then try to implement it my way.

OK, God, you want me to be a writer. Here’s what I’ll do. Step one: Read every book ever written on the subject. Step two: Attend every conference I can afford. Step three: Talk with my friends about the great ideas you have given me.

You get it. I do everything but what God said about his plan. I want you to be a writer, so go write.

I fear the unknown. So like Balaam’s donkey, I stop. I look for a way out. I may even back up. I certainly can make a lot of nonsensical noise.

I hope you’re not seeing yourself in my pattern. It’s likely, though. Any number of things can prevent us from following God’s lead in his plan for our lives. Pride. Fear. Name an excuse. We’ve all probably used one.

MISSED ANY EXCERPTS, GO HERE:

Excerpt One: see above
Excerpt Two: https://blossomsandblessings.blogspot.com/2021/06/donkey-devos-listen-when-god-speaks-by.html
Excerpt Three: https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2021/06/epic-book-launch-donkey-devos-by-susan.html
Excerpt Four: https://carolkeen.blogspot.com/2021/06/donkey-devos-listen-when-god-speaks-by.html
Excerpt Five: https://www.amoderndayfairytale.net/2021/06/donkey-devos-epic-book-launch.html
Excerpt Six: https://storiesbygina.wordpress.com/2021/06/25/donkey-devos-epic-book-launch/
Excerpt Seven: https://catsinthecradle.blog/2021/06/24/donkey-devos-listen-when-god-speaks/

Purchase Link: https://amzn.to/3uUgwUI

ABOUT THE AUTHOR – Susan K. Stewart

Susan K. Stewart didn’t expect to become a “donkey whisper,” as some of her neighbors say. One day God put her in a herd of donkeys, and it was love at first bray. Susan and her husband Bob live in Central Texas with their three dogs, three cats, numerous chickens, and inspiring donkeys. They have three children and six outstanding grandchildren. Susan’s passion is to inspire readers with practical, real-world solutions and a few donkey stories.

Disclaimer – I have not read this book so I cannot speak to its appropriateness for a K-12 Christian School library. I encourage librarians to read the book before making a purchasing decision.

I choose to share it because it does sound interesting. If you read it, let me know what you think.