For my January book giveaway, there’s no better way to start the New Year than identifying the lies we believe that block making godly changes. That’s why I’m so excited to feature the newest book from Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner titled, “Unraveling the Lie-Knot: Finding Freedom From the Tangles of Discouragement, Deception, and Depression.” 
Read below for the details of the drawing. Here’s more about Sheryl’s book:
All of us are products of our upbringing and experiences, and, whether we realize it or not, have come to believe things that aren’t actually true. Those false beliefs hold us back. They are like recordings that constantly play in our minds, condemning us, accusing us, shaming us, and blaming us. Is it possible to silence these thoughts that have tied us in knots for so long? Can we ever find peace? Yes! The Bible promises we can be tranformed by renewing our minds. Discover how to identify and unravel the lie-knots so that you can move forward and become a fruitful disciple of Jesus
Here is Sheryl’s message to you!
Dear friend,
I wrote this book to help you find a short cut to freedom. I don’t want you to be stuck any longer — like I was for two decades. And I did not even know I was trapped!
I was a young pastor’s wife, expecting my second child, caring for a busy toddler and helping with my husband’s vibrant ministry. Daily, I battled anxiety, fear, depression, and despair. I expected to live out my happily-ever-after fairytale life, but instead, I dreaded facing the challenges of each new day. I was unaware of the devil’s strategy to distract, deceive, and destroy me. His plan was draw me into temptation by feeling sorry for myself. Once I took the bait, he was able to entrap me, and hold me hostage. I felt powerless as I remained tangled up in the lie that I could never recover from my past mistakes or overcome the traumatic experiences I had faced. Maybe you can relate?
Deception is crucial to Satan’s tactics and at an early age, he began planting seeds of discontent, exclusion, hurt and hate in my heart. TWEET THAT!!
I did not know what the Bible said about the devil and through my difficulties and trials came to understand what the verse in John’s gospel meant. “He (Satan) was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” (John 8:44 NIV)
Now, it is clear to me that Satan especially targets women to deceive us. It is his primary mode of operation. He knows we have influential power with men and in our families, and our innocent, yet sometimes sinful choices, can set an example and pattern for others.
As a young child, I had no control over the negative comments that were made about my appearance, lack of skills, or personality. As an adolescent, I listened and paid heed to the lie, thinking if I took drugs or drank alcohol I would easily fit in with the cool kids. I numbed my damaged emotions with alcohol and street drugs.
As a teenager, I became dependent on these chemicals, which propelled me into engaging in illegal and immoral means to support my habits. Unknowingly, I had exposed myself to deeper deception, and became helplessly ensnared in the lies of chemical dependence, anger, bitterness, selfishness, and irresponsibility.
I share my failures in this book to connect with you. It is my prayer you may identify with my sense of entanglement, disappointment, and frustration to move through her losses and trials on my own. Your list of what has happened in your past may be different than mine. Or not.
I am excited for you to become more aware of areas you may feel trapped, helpless, or hopeless. I pray, as God reveals Himself through our study of God’s Word, you will have increased discernment, new resolve, and the ability to overcome. It is gratifying and victorious, to find out how to combat lies, and defeat them.
Once we understand how to cut through the lies we have believed about ourselves, our circumstances, and our views of God we can be triumphant. Implementing our faith, with His help, we can sever ourselves free from anxiety, depression, anger, and bitterness. As we depend on Him and as truth is revealed by His Word, led by the presence of the Holy Spirit, we can learn how to “unravel the lie-knot.”
Thank you, Sheryl, for those powerful words. I trust my readers will feel hopeful knowing God wants to work deeply in our lives.
To enter the drawing, make a comment on my blog post. The drawing ends Sunday evening, January 9, 2021. Only USA addresses can win. UPDATE: the drawing is now closed. Heather is the winner. Congratulations, Heather!
Exchanging hurt for hope is Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner’s focus—a message she shares with audiences as a radio and television personality, author and speaker. A dynamic teacher and motivating leader, Giesbrecht has endured many changes and challenges, moving her to a deep faith, trust, and dependence on God.
She serves as the South West Freedom In Christ Region’s Director of Care and Training and leads the Community Freedom Ministry at Canyon Hills Church in Bakersfield. Sheryl serves on part-time field staff with Freedom In Christ. (www.ficm.org)
Sheryl an award-winning author of four books. Her fifth book, Unraveling the Lie-Knot was released in June 2021 and is available at www.ficm.org. She served as Focus on the Family’s columnist for Pastor’s Wives for four years. Hundreds of her columns, magazine and devotional articles have appeared in Focus on The Family Magazine, Just Between Us, Discipleship Journal, CCM, Walk Thru the Bible’s – InDeed and Tapestry publications.
Sheryl has a heart for missions and is avid about reaching out to the poor and needy, locally through the local Rescue Mission and worldwide through various ministry partners. Giesbrecht is a Lead Like Jesus Facilitator www.leadlikejesus.com and has been personally involved with equipping hundreds and facilitating the training of thousands of leaders internationally.
The joys of Giesbrecht’s life are her children and fourteen grandchildren. She is excited about the new beginning she shares with her marriage to Dr. Jim Turner. Sheryl holds a Bachelor of Arts from Biola University, a master’s in ministry and a doctorate of theology. She lives in California’s central valley where she enjoys running 5K races with her 89-year old mother.
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Buy book online at:
https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Lie-Knot-Discouragement-Deception-Depression/dp/1913082334
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unraveling-the-lie-knot-sheryl-giesbrecht-turner/1139521166
https://freedominchrist.com/unravelingthelie-knot.aspx
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58236055-unraveling-the-lie-knot
https://www.powells.com/book/unraveling-the-lie-knot-9781913082338
Ohhhhh!!! Another good one it sounds like!!!! Thank you for bringing great books to our attention!!!! I will add this one to my Amazon Wish List 🙂
Great idea, Nicci! There are just too many good ones! 🙂 I’ve put your name into the drawing.
Sounds like a great book
Thanks for commenting Amber — glad you’re here!
Great to see you here Nicci — thank you Kathy for the opportunity to share with your followers/readers. Sheryl
This sounds like such a powerful and relevant book. I’d love to read it, and I’m confident it will bless and empower countless people! Thank you.
Thanks for entering the drawing, Jenny. God bless!
HI Jenny — thank you for declaring what has already been happening. I am hosting our second virtual Bible and book study beginning 1/6/2021 — I hope the winner of this book will be able to join us! Sheryl
I too have been stuck in the lies of the enemy. I am thankful for God’s faithfulness as He digs out the roots and shines the light of truth. This book sounds perfect to read and to share.
Thank you, Jeanne, for sharing. I can also relate to being stuck in the lies of the enemy. I’m so grateful the Lord doesn’t give up on us. Instead, He patiently continues to set us free by showing the truth. I’ve put your name into the drawing.
Jeanne, thanks for being honest about your desires to break free. God will make a way. Sheryl
Indeed; he (Satan) is the master deceiver ma’am. Thank you for introducing us to your work. I think this is one that I need to keep on hand to help both myself and others. God’s blessings ma’am; and thank you Ms. Kathy.
J.D., I’m so glad you see the value of Sheryl’s book. I’ve put your name into the drawing.
Yes, JD, he is. Unfortunately many don’t understand how to tell the difference between the voice of the enemy and God’s voice. Blessings, Sheryl
Wow, I can definitely relate to this. Sounds like a great study that I’d love. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome, Michele — glad you are entered 🙂
Thank you for sharing this book/author. This resonates with me.
Sounds really good and helpful!
Thanks Kathy!
Praying for you.
Mona.
Great to have you entered, Jennifer 🙂
Glad you entered Mona!!!
Thank you for offering this book this month. It sounds like a great read of encouragement and counsel to those of us who have faced similar struggles and been set free from the lies.
Wonderful Rosalie — thanks for entering the drawing 🙂
Thanks for posting info on your blog on Facebook! I’m learning more fun facets of you all the time!!
Glad you entered, Carol!
Wow, this sounds like a great book and one that can sure open my eyes to more of Satans lies and the truth of a loving God who helps us, through others, to recognize and be freed from those chains. Kathy, so sweet the joy you get from sharing so much of God’s work in your life with all of us. Thank you.
Thanks Jeanna — you are entered 🙂
I can’t wait to read this!!
Yay Heather — thank you for entering!
Congratulations, Heather! You are the winner of the drawing for Sheryl’s book. I’m so happy for you. I will connect you with Sheryl by email. Thanks for visiting my blog.
You are changing hearts AND minds with your powerful words and willingness to share your own less-than-perfect past.
Great Linda — thanks for entering the drawing!
I have dealt with depression most of my life. I would love to read the book. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
Julie — thanks for your honesty. You are entered!
Thank you, Kathy, for highlighting Sheryl’s book. She is an amazing woman and wonderful author. I know it will bring healing and hope to many who read it.
Hi Penny — thank you for your kind words. Back at you! Good to see you here!
Thanks for what will be a great read. The Devil plays a role in everyone’s life, sometimes it’s hard to see him as he dresses up his evil so well. I’d love to win your book to help me overcome his temptations.
Thank you, Lucinda Benoit
Lucinda — thank you so much for affirming what is true — God’s Word cuts through the lies!
This book hits a note I have never realized. Now instead of dreaming every night about what went wrong in my life I can probably start letting go of the guilt. Very anxious to read the book. Thank you for offering it
Linda — glad you entered 🙂
Blessings – Sheryl
Thanks so much! it will be a great read
Awesome Jodi — thanks for entering!
I have been susceptible to the internal lies all my life. This book sounds like it could really help me. It would be a blessing to me especially at this point in my life with so many challenges. Thank you for entering me.
Jodi – thank you so much for entering.
I’m so glad you are aware now of Sheryl’s book. I know it will support you in your continuing battle against lies. We are all there on that path in one way or another. I’ve entered your name into the drawing. Thank you!
This book looks to be a valuable resource in battling deception and depression. I am looking forward to reading it Also, I love that Sheryl is also from my hometown of Bakersfield!
Yes, Deanna, Sheryl is your sister Bakersfield resident. So fun to have you enter the drawing!
Thanks Deanna –I call this lovely town Blessingsfield — many blessings to you! Sheryl
I too believed I was not enough. Not pretty enough. Not smart enough. Not skilled enough. God’s Word has spoken truth into me over the years…and I’m free from the lie knots.
Janet, thank you for sharing. I rejoice with you in your freedom. What a relief to be set free, even if not perfectly. I’m waiting for heaven for that! (PS Just so you know I had already closed the drawing and the winner was chosen. Thanks for commenting regardless).