Katie MacKenna experienced one storm after another in her life. When
Leukemia stole her mother from her and her father, Katie was only
seven-years-old, and her father didn’t know how to cope after such a
catastrophic loss. His response was to shut down and become abusive. The
overwhelming devastation which surrounded Katie throughout her journey
in life forced her to shut down just to survive as well.
Trust is
a difficult thing for many people, but for Katie it’s virtually
impossible. Every life has Seasons of Change. Will those seasons open
Katie to new opportunities or will they forever isolate her in survival
mode? Will she be able to overcome the storms that have surrounded her
to answer a call for help?
Ecclesiastes 3:1-4:
To everything
there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A
time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck
up that which is planted;3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time
to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to
laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.
About C.J. Peterson
I was raised in a Christian
military home, but it was far from tranquil. Like many young people, I
left home as soon as possible, and went my own way, thinking I knew
better. To me anything was better than where I was. Unfortunately, some
of the choices I made led me away from the Lord, and sometimes that path
was a dangerous one.
God is faithful, even when His children are
lost and wandering. When I needed Him most, the Lord was there for me.
He led me out of that danger and into a new life...a life where I am
loved and appreciated. He taught me what 'real love' is, and what it's
supposed to look like through my family and wonderful husband.
Who
knew that "Prince Charming" actually existed? I hoped and prayed he was
out there, and I found him! He is a 24 year Navy veteran and the love of
my life! With his encouragement, I rediscovered the creativity I
thought I had lost a long time ago, and have begun to publish the books I
have written through the years. The words in these books helped me
through my struggles, and my prayer is they will help others.
The way
in which I write my Christian Books, is unique to say the least. I am a
realistic Christian. People are people, they stumble, they fall, they
trip, but God continues to dust us off, and set us back on the path
again, if we just learn to trust in Him.
The challenges faced in my
past give me a perspective on the realities of living the Christian life
that some people may never see. There are times we wander away from
God...there are times when we draw closer to Him. In our arrogance we
think we can make it on our own. However, the One who made this world,
and who made you, has the answers, and thankfully, He forgives our
impudence and petulance and loves us through it all. God is a God of
love, mercy, grace, and guidance. He loves us and only wants the best
for us.
Those who have read my books, describe them as encouraging,
frustrating, and a wonderful read all at the same time. The same
character that could have you crying one minute, will have you cheering
the next! One of my editors, stated that 'she was so into the story,
that she forgot to edit, and had to go back to do the editing'.
I pray you will enjoy my books as well!
While the stories are fiction, the journey is real.
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