It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Erin Unger.
She was raised in the hills of Virginia and spent years exploring abandoned houses and reading the scariest books she could find. She married young and enjoys an exciting fast-paced life with her hubby that sometimes rivals the suspense in her books (thanks to all her mostly grown children and a couple grandkids). Welcome, Erin!
I love how God can speak through writers to the readers. Sometimes writers aren’t even aware of the messages they are putting in their novels, but God loves to work in wondrous ways through books. It’s always been important to me to show how my characters learn and grow spiritually in every story. I love to put a biblical message in every book, and Fateful Fall is no different.
The main character, Ava Worthington, is facing uncertain times where she thinks she can work to prove her worth. It’s a trap into which we often fall, and it can be deadly to our spiritual growth.
It’s interesting how we try to work our way to get everything—including God’s blessings and favor. It happens so fast we often don’t even realize it. One minute we’re trusting our heavenly Father and the next we’re off on our own trying to prove to everyone that we are valuable—that what we do matters. But the harder we work, the further away our goal seems to drift.
God is good at reminding us we have to look to Him for our true worth. No number of people, metals, or commendations removes our feelings of inadequacy. Christ removes those feelings when we turn to Him, and He makes it clear how valuable we are to Him
“We have to look to God for our true worth. No number of people, metals, or commendations removes our feelings of inadequacy.” – Erin Unger
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Luke 12:7, “But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
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Luke 12:24, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the bird?”
I love how God gives me a gentle prod when I head down the road of works. He turns me back around and reminds me that I don’t need to do this or that to feel worthy. He has called me worthwhile.
I hope reading Fateful Fall encourages you to stop trying to work your way to favor, and instead, I hope it reminds you to put your focus on Christ. Let Him show you just how much worth you have in His eyes. When He does, an amazing peace will replace all feelings of inadequacy.
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Enter for your chance to win a copy of Fateful Fall
Answer the question below to be entered into a giveaway to receive an eBook copy of Fateful Fall, a Worthington Investigations Romantic Suspense.
What works do you find yourself falling into to gain worth?
CONTEST RULES:
Comments must be posted in the comment section of the blog post. Those receving this via email will need to navigate to Stacey’s blog and comment for a valid entry.
Contest opens on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 and closes Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 at midnight.
Chances of winning is dependant upon the number of entries. Winner will be chosen by random draw and notified by email within one week of the contest close.
About Fateful Fall:
Private Investigator Ava Worthington and her partners head to the mountains to solve the death of a farmer owner’s son who was discovered murdered in an outhouse on the property. Without local cowboy Cory’s protection, Ava won’t get the chance to follow leads as the killer tries to stop her investigation. But Ava’s falling for Cory against her better judgment. She should be working and not pining after a cowboy. And Cory doesn’t want a relationship. His successful career was destroyed by a woman he trusted, and he won’t make the same mistake twice.
One suspect after another is cleared from Ava’s list until she’s sure she has the real killer targeted in her sights, but he’s hunting her, too. How will Ava and Cory find the killer and admit their love before they are buried under a mountain of secrets?
You can find Erin online at: www.erinungerwrites.com or on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under the handle: ErinUngerWrites
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My project now is to just stay as healthy as I can! In January of this year, with God’s help, I went through major kidney surgery for my one remaining functional kidney! As of today, my kidney is functioning as it should! BTW, I’m 76 years young!
Wow, Rebecca! That is so fantastic that you are doing so well. Focusing on your health is a very good plan.
Prioritizing your health is important. I hope you continue to heal well. Good luck in the contest.
Thanks for encouragement Stacey but I’m a new author and unpublished. My main goal is my first box set.
Hope I win
That is a great goal! I’d love to be in a box set also.
My projects usually include writing a book, writing a short story, writing a poem and/or blogging. I really want to win this contest.
Thanks for having me, Stacey! Your support means so much to me.
I keep trying to do a project for praise and because I was bullied early in life, I want to do some project any project just to feel like I belong. I was bullied from Kindergarten even into college and yes the people there just pretended to be my friend but they weren’t really. I never belonged. Never felt like I did anyone. I just want to belong in some way. I really want to win.
What sorts of projects do you enjoy? Good luck in the draw.
The only way to get freedom is to put it in God’s hands and let Him show you how valuable you are to Him. It feels near impossible but all things are possible with God.
I have never felt good enough in my personal or professional life and I always find myself trying to live up to others expectations while worrying that I will be a disappointment.
I understand those feelings. Those are, very often, themes in my stories as well. Good luck in the draw!
Sandralee, I struggled with that same issue for years. It’s such a difficult snare to get out of. Let me encourage you that God can release you from it. He did it for me. It was one of the hardest things to get over but I’m so much better now. You can be too.
What works do you find yourself falling into to gain worth? Doing projects and hoping I get some praise. Even if it’s a little bit. For example, I wrote 2 books. I’ve never been published. I just want someone to say Good Job and keep up the Good Work.
Congratulations on writing two books! So many people talk about writing, and so few actually finish a novel-length project. That is an accomplishment, and you can be proud of it. I remember my first writers’ conference, and someone asked the presenter when they can consider themselves a writer. Is it when they publish something? When they get paid for something? The presenter responded by saying: it’s when you write something. Good job and keep up the good work 🙂 Keep writing!!
Good luck in the contest!!
I totally agree with Stacey. Getting your stories written is a huge accomplishment! Thanks for commenting.