Books published by WestBow Press

When her husband of 32 years announces that he no longer has loving feelings for her, Grace is completely blindsided. Theirs had been a Christian home. What had gone wrong? With no answers, only questions, she turns to God, desperate for help and healing. Through searching His Word, praying and using the artistic gifts God gave her, Grace rediscovers the peace, confidence and joy that only He can give. Here, she shares her story of anguish, encouragement and inspiration with the hope of helping others in a time of crisis.Grace has the ability to draw you into God's Word in a fresh way, weaving Scriptures among her artistic painting and delighting us with creative information about flowers.Out of her personal pain, she has allowed God to transform her into His likeness, each brush stroke drawing her closer to the One who heals every heartache. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours to meditate on God's powerful scriptures and enjoy her creative artistry, you'll be inspired to embrace these truths that come alive through Grace's creative touch.~Ruth Coghill, Author, Speaker, and Encourager|This is such a beautiful and heartfelt book by artist Grace Oettinger who uses her exquisite artistic talent to share with others the glories of God's creation during a time of suffering in her life. I would have great difficulty naming a favourite painting as each one touched my soul in gentle and life-giving ways. My view of God and His truth expanded as I lingered over the richness of Grace's works of art and I pray this book and each painting will be blessed by Him to bring healing and inspiration to others.~Judy Cairns, Director of the Women's Ministries Institute, FEB Central|A lovely combination of beauty, faith, and vulnerability. Grace brings a sincere offering of hope and encouragement in the form of art and personal testimony of overcoming loss and grief.~Ingrid Reichard, National Faith and Life Director,The Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

"Short Study of the Old Testament" was written as a result of a weekly Bible Study with my Congregation at Wesley United Methodist Church in Arlington Texas to encourage them to read and study the Old Testament for guidance, comfort and strength in their daily Christian life.Believing that the stories and people in the Old Testament serve as examples for believers today, my intent of writing this book is to give a short explanation of the main gist of each of the 39 books of the Old Testament to help the reader to have a fair understanding of each book and to start reading the Old Testament with new interest and excitement.By reading the Old Testament, I hope readers will understand the New Testament better because all the teachings and events in the Old Testament give us the background to all that happened when Jesus was born and during his life.For example, understanding the Old Testament' sacrifices sheds light on what Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross means.It is my hope that readers will enjoy this Short Study of the Old Testament and therefore become better Christians through obedience to the LORD.My sincere thanks and gratitude to all my Bible Study students at Wesley United Methodist Church, the Church leaders and my devoted ministerial staff Rev Kate Thompson and Mrs Eno Afon ( Candidate for Ordained Ministry) for their support, commitment and service to the Lord at Wesley United Methodist Church, Arlington Texas.Grace, peace, love and God's blessings to you all.