God Stories: Inspiring Encounters with the Divine

I want to thank Jennifer Skiff for being so kind while she was sorting out our experiences for her book, "God Stories: Inspiring Encounters With The Divine'. She listened, with patience and an open heart, as we relived amazing experiences and painful memories. I have to say that the decision to edit this book could not have come without it's hardships for Jennifer. Hearing stories, some filled with pain, grief, and loneliness had to have been very difficult for her. Yet, amazingly, she has now been told by hundreds of people, that this book has changed their lives!...given them hope!...brightened their world! Thank you, Jennifer Skiff, for helping so many people. God has truly blessed you. I believe it was Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, who said that we will never know the answers to certain questions until we ask God, face to face. Until then, we have to help one another. In my estimation and experience, this book definitely does that. Wow, does it do that! I feel a bond with the other contributors who have each shared their own unique story in this inspiring book. Jennifer's own story, along with Jane Seymour's and 135 others make for great reading and thoughtful contemplation. How can you explain a rainbow appearing in a dreary, cloudy sky; how can you explain miraculous healings; how can you explain a feeling of such great and profound peace that it seems like you've been in heaven for a few minutes? Well... I was given such a wondrous gift of peace when I needed it most. And, I know that God gave it to me. I don't need anyone to tell me that it was a coincidence or my imagination. God spoke to me and answered my prayers. I have no doubt. Read 'God Stories: Inspiring Encounters With The Divine' and find peace. And, listen for your own 'God Story'. We all have them.

Through my husband's NDE in 2001 he was granted a very special blessing of being able to talk with a spiritual being and was given a message to give to others. He came back to life after being pronounced dead for 20 minutes, survived longer than any doctor or surgeon said he could and he was given this opportunity to tell his message through Jennifer's wonderful and inspiring book of hope, courage and joy told by everyday people going though extraordinary events. With so much going on in the world, what better gift could be given to anyone you know and love than to give them something so powerful as these people's life-changing stories and the undeniable presence of God, here and now.

This lovely book will no doubt find its way under many Christmas trees this year. My favorite story, of course, is "It Was the Mailman Delivering a Surprise Package" because I lived through that experience and was the recipient of one of those gifts. Pat Groff was--and to this day still is--the best friend I ever had, and it is wonderful to see just a small snippet of how special she was in print. The many inspirational stories are an affirmation of God's love and care. You will love this book. Get one for yourself and another or several others to give.

I was especially touched by the chapter on Pat Groff, having known her before she went to Indonesia to minister. I am eager to read the other stories. This is an excellent book. Walter and Margaret Sandell

My conversations with Ms. Skiff ("Jen") revealed her warmth, a realist attitude and view, and her genuineness. Her stories - collected here - emit that same warmth ... and are most inspiring. If I hadn't had a similar "God Story", I would be hard-pressed to believe some of them. But, I now know them to be "God Stories" ... for real. Why? Because - you may have guessed it - I'm one of those stories. Without question, my experience (at age 59) was my 1st ... and took me from being a skeptic about God to a "lifelong" believer. Jen Skiff has given me an enormous gift with this collection. I urge you - the reader - to explore God Stories. They may well change your life, and your view. Thanks. JBB