Heaven Has Blue Carpet
A Sheep Story by a Suburban Housewife
- Christian Living
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2008
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Publisher's Description
One woman’s impulsive foray into sheep herding provides an unexpected education in God’s shepherding love for His people. Sharon Niedzinski and her family never expected their lives to change so quickly. It all started with an unsolicited call from their realtor—their dream farm had come up for sale. A new life in an old farmhouse seemed like the perfect adventure. As Sharon fixed up the house, she looked at the green pastureland outside, and a new theme emerged: “New England Countryside.” She ordered a flock of white Columbia ewes to match the Waverly plaid wallpaper, matching curtains and blue carpet. She had no idea what she was in for... While dealing with orphan lambs, tail cuttings and foot rot, Sharon began to experience firsthand the amazing truths buried in the many Scriptures referencing God as our Shepherd. Through hilarious, heart-tugging stories, the author tells how those truths radically changed her life and brought her closer to our hard-working, sweat-stained, real-life Shepherd—Jesus.
Endorsements (4)
“Praise for Heaven Has Blue Carpet Sharon’s title, Heaven Has Blue Carpet, intrigued me. I thought, “What in the world is this about?” When I read she and the family chose to leave city life for farm life, which was ultimately devoted to sheep rearing, I thought, “No way!” But I went from horror to joy about her decision. I found myself utterly charmed as she shared her personal new insights about the old metaphor of the shepherd and the sheep. Not only was I charmed as she related her story, I learned a few things: sheep need occasional “flushing.” Who knew?”
“is one of godly doctrine and expressive thought by someone who is one of God’s brilliant shepherdesses. The concept of being taught lessons learned from raising sheep is unique. The concepts that can help you have a better relationship with Jesus, the Master Shepherd, will prepare the pasture of our hearts for fertile relationships with the Good Shepherd. Snuggle under the warmth of a wool blanket or with a cup of tea and learn more about the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. You are certain to walk through the green pastures of life more confidently and comfortably.”
Dr. Thelma Wells
“I love this book! It is laugh-out-loud funny and yet profound and refreshing in its insight. Sharon gifts us with a new understanding of how tenderly our Father shepherds his children.”
“of sheep for the first time, poignantly and hilariously. You’ve imagined Sharon Niedzinski.”
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