Finally Two Scoops for my heart instead of my hips!

An out-of-the-box thinker and fun loving pastor’s wife has written Two Scoops of Grace with Chuckles on Top: Sweet, Funny Reminders of God’s Heart for You. Jeanette Levellie’s honesty coated with humor will put you at ease to accept the lessons she teaches, most masked as hysterical antics of the not so typical preacher’s wife.

One chapter’s title sums up Jeanette, “I’ve Fallen Off the Pedestal and I Refuse to Climb Back Up” Throughout the book it is Jeanette’s authentic approach to handling life’s situations that anyone reading the book can relate to. She even backs up her shenanigans with verses from the Bible for an added “Aha…” or “Ah, I hadn’t thought about it that way” effect. I love that!

She writes:

 “God placed into every heart a need to look up to and adore Him. We often try to fill that need with another person, however, instead of God. …When we aren’t expecting it, they tumble down from their spire and crash at our feet. Whether it is jaywalking, losing their temper, or simply acting immature, something will cause the fall. No one can live up to others’ unrealistic expectations of them. Life on a pedestal qualifies as unrealistic. Even for ministry leaders.”  Pg. 200

While Jeanette uses mistaken bulls and too many pits in the cherry pie to make vital points about life, she still recognizes the importance of reflection at the end of each chapter with her “Two Scoops & A Sprinkle” section. For the chapter listed above, a point to ponder, “The more time we spend worshipping the one true God, the less we are tempted to adore humans.” Pg. 202

Have you ever felt like you weren’t good enough, too this or too that, or possibly unworthy of God’s love? If so, you need to read this book. Auntie M’s words of wisdom prior to my daughter’s birth were “Keep a good book in the fifteen minute reading room. This is the only place you’ll have time to yourself to read.” Jeanette Levellie’s chapters are short and full of punch, a perfect fit for my aunt’s recommendation if you are one of those readers.

You could absorb this book on a Saturday afternoon with sore cheeks from laughing so hard or you could spread it out and read a chapter a day as more of a devotional. The choice is yours. A lot of valuable information, tidbits, and oodles and oodles of humor. I started sharing the title with friends before I even finished the book.

If you want to learn more from behind the scenes of one pastor’s wife, visit Jeanette’s website or go to Amazon.com to make your purchase.

Traditional Book: http://www.amazon.com/Two-Scoops-Grace-Chuckles-Top/dp/0983319618/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336091940&sr=8-1

Kindle Version: http://www.amazon.com/Two-Scoops-Grace-Chuckles-ebook/dp/B007SY032Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336091940&sr=8-2

About the Author
A spunky pastor’s wife of thirty-plus years, Jeanette Levellie authors a bi-weekly humor/inspirational column, God is Bigger, a popular feature in the Paris Beacon News since 2001. She has published stories in Guideposts anthologies, stories in Love is a Verb Devotional with Gary Chapman, articles in Christian and secular magazines, greeting card verses, and poems for calendars.  She is also a prolific  speaker for both Christian and secular groups, and loves to make people laugh while sharing her love for God and life.

Jeanette is the mother of two grown children, three grandchildren, and servant to four cats. She lives in Paris (not the French one), IL. with her husband, Kevin. Her hobbies include dining out, talking baby talk to her cats, avoiding housework, reading, and watching old classic movies.

To visit Jeanette on her blog,  On Wings of Mirth and Worth, click on her picture to the left or copy and past the link below:www.jeanettelevellie.com

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About the Book
What do drive-by diaper stores and God have in common? When is blabbing an acceptable habit? Why should you beware of moths and sligs? In her entertaining, uplifting style, award-winning author and humorist Jeanette Levellie weaves 72 amusing stories with affirming Biblical truths. These soul-nourishing examples of God’s favor and grace will help you:

• Laugh when you find cow patties in your field instead of daisies

• Discover the bottomless heart of God

• Grow in your acceptance of yourself and others

Welcome a vacation from stress as you discover the sweetness of Two Scoops of Grace with Chuckles on Top.

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Jeanette’s Giveaways

You can win one of ten free downloads of my debut humor devotional, Two Scoops of Grace with Chuckles on Top for your eReader. Here are the very simple rules: For each share of this post link on Facebook, Twitter, or your blog, you will receive one entry.

For each like on Jeanette’s Author Page or my Two Scoops Book Page on Facebook, or follow on my Twitter page or this blog, you will receive one entry. If you already like and/or follow me, mention that and I will count it.

Please send me ONE comment at the end of this post to tell me how many times you shared, liked, or followed, so I can give you the correct amount of entries. I reserve the right to verify all information given me, and disqualify anyone from the drawing who falsifies information. (Do not leave comments here to be entered, you MUST go to Jeanette’s blog post for the giveaway.)

Contest starts today and ends midnight, May 10, 2012. Jeanette will announce the winners in a blog post Sunday, May 13, 2012.
….and a $100 Gift Card Drawing~~~WOWZA!!!

Click on the Book Cover above to link to Jeanette's Blog Tour Listing!