Christian Writers Award sponsored by Xulon Press

Grand Prize Winners Fall 2013


2nd Place Winner

Don't Stop At the Gate
- Tessa Gaines


Do you find it difficult to relate the Bible to your life today or even struggle to believe? Do you strive to develop a closer relationship with Christ but find it hard to hear His voice and understand His plan for your life?

Don't Stop at the Gate: Living a Life of Childike Faith tells the story of one woman's fight to develop a closer relationship with Christ during a trying time in her life. When author Tessa Gaines's husband was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, she and her family turned to God as they battled this life-threatening disease. The Word of God came alive in her life and rescued her and her family from worry and the negative forces of fear and doubt. Gaines shares her stories of how prayers transformed her circumstances and drew her closer to God than she ever imagined possible.

Drawing examples from the Bible, Don't Stop at the Gate: Living a Life of Childlike Faith reveals the power made available to believers through the Word of God and the connecting power of prayer. Discussion questions facilitate the use of the book in small groups. Whether read alone or as part of a discussion group, this book will challenge believers to dig deeper into the many mysteries of God's Word and find its power in their lives.

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