Happy Friday! Today I am dropping in to let you know about a book I think you would really like. But I've also got an interview for you to read that I think is going to encourage you. Ready to get started? Let's go! Bella: Thank you so much for joining me here today, Anastasya! It’s an honor to feature you and your book, and share it with my readers. Would you please start off by sharing just a little bit about yourself and how you got started writing? Anastasya: Sure Bella, I'm so happy to be here with you today! Well I am currently enjoying small town life in Canada working at a Bible college as the director of the Worship Department. I got my official start in writing about 2 1/2 years ago when I launched my blog, In the Garden, from my website after my first EP album release. It wasn't long into blogging regularly that I noticed a pattern developing in some of my writing which centered around various aspects of the topic of identity. At the same time I felt like God was leading me into deeper study of the topic and throughout the next few years a journey unfolded for me, which led to the book. Bella: What was the inspiration behind your new book, Servant Sons and Daughters? Anastasya: The start of this book really came out of my own personal experience of God drawing me into deeper revelation of who I am in Him and who He really is. I began to realize how an incomplete understanding of this area negatively affects really all aspects of our lives, and particularly our christian walk. Growing up in a Christian home I knew a lot of information about God and serving Him but often felt distant from Him. A revelation of identity and who we are to God is the key to experiencing the life of fullness in God. For example, we will never confidently approach someone if we are not convinced of their welcome. This book really explores the Biblical basis for our righteousness and acceptance in Christ but also beyond that to our Father's welcome which effects many things, including worship. It's about truly being His child and learning to serve Him from that place - which is what He desires. Bella: What is the most important thing that you hope readers will take away from your book? Anastasya: I hope that ultimately readers will encounter the love God has for them in a deeper way which will draw them into a more intimate relationship with Him, and that they will come out with the confidence He desires us to have as His sons and daughters. I pray that truth would enter any area they are struggling with and cause them to be able to experience the freedom and life God the Father intends them to have. Bella: As a writer, what are some ways that you keep Christ first in your writings? Anastasya: I think one thing that is fundamental for me in writing is realizing that it is something that comes through me for a purpose not from me. Although the abilities God gives us all can be used in many ways, I try to ensure that before I start to write I yield my heart to Him and say, "Holy Spirit, You have the pen - what do You want to say?". It's always an incredible partnership based on relationship. Bella: If you could give one piece of writing advice to a young writer, what would you share? Anastasya: I would encourage a young writer to really become grounded in a healthy sense of identity in who they are to God and here's why; when it feels like no one is reading your work - you can be happy in the fact that God your Father loves it and is cheering for you. Or, when you get negative feedback, if your identity is not riding on your work you can receive whatever you may need to and know that you are still loved and cherished by a Father you mean the world to. This understanding in our hearts gives us the grace to grow and the patience to wait on Him to guide us to the right places. Bella: What is your favorite Scripture verse and why? Anastasya: Well it's super hard to pick one :) but one I especially love is: "I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know Me more than I want burnt offerings." Hos.6:6 It really shows how relational God is! Bella: And to end on a fun question, if you could invent any ice cream flavor you wanted, what would it be? Anastasya: Well it's hard to think of one that hasn't already been invented, haha, but I'm a really big fan of licorice and toffee so perhaps a licorice/toffee combo with some chocolate in there would be awesome! Bella: Thanks so much for being here today, Anastasya! About the Book: Are you experiencing the deep peace and joy that connection with God as your Father can bring? Are you confident in His presence? Do you feel your worth and value to God ebbs and flows according to how “good” or “bad” you are? Working for God is hard. Trying to serve Him from a distance is even harder. Speaking from personal experience, Anastasya Laverdiere conveys the message that the life of service and devotion to God must come from relationship with Him as His child to experience the fullness of what He offers. Servant Sons and Daughters builds a strong Biblical basis to receive life-changing revelation of our true identity and inheritance as God’s children. If you long for deeper intimacy with God, Servant Sons and Daughters is a journey into the heart He has towards you and an invitation to receive His best for you in every area of your life. About the Author: Anastasya Laverdiere is a Canadian worship leader, songwriter, Christian Recording Artist and writer whose desire is to know God more and make Him known. Anastasya enjoys encouraging others from her blog called “In the Garden” which focuses on identity and relationship with God the Father. She hopes that every form of her writings will inspire others to draw closer to the Father to receive revelation of His open arms. She loves to release faith and see passionate and genuine worship ascend to the Lord from hearts en-kindled by His love. Aside from writing and leading worship, Anastasya enjoys sipping green tea, cooking and road trips! Connect with her on: Twitter: @AnastasyaLea Instagram: @AnastasyaLea Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anastasyalaverdiere Follow the rest of the blog tour: Monday, March 26th Book Review by Heidi at www.thecaffeinatedbibliophile.com Tuesday, March 27th Guest Post at Savoring Single https://savoringsingleblog.wordpress.com/ + Giveaway at http://imgoingonanadventure15.blogspot.com/ Wednesday, March 28th Book Review, Guest Post and Giveaway at http://amongthereads.net/ Thursday, March 29th Author Interview and Giveaway at www.purelyunorthodox.com Friday, March 30th (today!) Author Interview (here!) Saturday, March 31st Author Interview at www.rileyaline.com Sunday, April 1st Book Review and Giveaway at https://ladygracesite.wordpress.com/ Want to win this book??
3/30/2018 03:41:58 pm
This sounds so good! I entered the giveaway, although the thing was under my mom's name so haha! How will we know who win's the giveaway? This book really sounds good! =)
Bella Morganthal
4/13/2018 11:05:00 am
Awesome, Liv! If you win, you'll get an email to whatever email you entered under. :)
Bella Morganthal
4/13/2018 11:05:18 am
Thanks for reading, Grace!
Anna P.
4/2/2018 01:28:41 pm
This book sounds amazing! I really enjoyed reading the interview and watching the book trailer!!! :) Thank you Bella and Anastasya! :) I will be adding this to my reading list for sure!!!
Bella Morganthal
4/13/2018 11:06:07 am
Thanks so much for reading, Anna! :) Comments are closed.
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