In the Midst of Thee - Volume II

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IN THE MIDST OF THEE 

VOLUME II

by Glenn Rawson

"In the Midst of Thee; volume II is a collection of inspirational stories, which are intended to be understood and used in church, in home, and in life. They are true, and each contains a true principle, which, if applied, will make us happier and stronger." - Glenn Rawson

Glenn Rawson is a master storyteller and a very charismatic person!

His stories are from ordinary people doing ordinary things, but Glenn sees the extraordinary in most things and pulls from these experiences a true life lesson.

He watches for the good in people such as the garbage truck driver who stopped to help Glenn's son clean up when the garbage can, that was too heavy for the son, spilled garbage everywhere.

Or Rex, the tire guy, who not only helped Glenn with his tires, but also brought such a spirit with him that Glenn left feeling happier just for being with Rex.

I love the story about Glenn's son who found himself pinned under a barbell set after putting too much weight on it. After laughing at him Glenn helped lift the weight. Then Glenn applied this to our lives and the Savior. HE does not laugh at us when we pile on too much in life and find ourselves "spiritually and emotionally pinned, out of breath, with the world on (our) chest." Instead HE comes to our aid and "sets us free."

Glenn also turns to the scriptures and sees the strength in learning from those who have gone on before us such as Martha and Mary or Elijah and the Widow or David and Goliath, etc.

Glenn shares with us the love of his parents and how they acted with each other...always with love. For those "whose arms are empty and whose hearts yearn and ache, Glenn reminds us that we have a Heavenly Father who loves us and the closer we come to Him the "more you will love and be loved."

Through amazingly tender stories Glenn reminds us to be "Grateful for Gratitude," and that "Words Matter," and so much more.

This book will fill your heart with love and instill within you a desire to be better.

SO. SO. SO. WONDERFUL!

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About the Author

Glenn Rawson grew up on a ranch. His love of the outdoors carries to this day. It isn’t unusual to find him outside in his free time, running, bird watching, hiking, or just taking a deep breath. Professionally, he has been a teacher for nearly 30 years, and that brought him to telling stories. He borrowed this philosophy for telling stories from Abraham Lincoln who said, “They say I tell a great many stories. I reckon I do, but I have learned from long experience that plain people…are more easily influenced through the medium of a broad and humorous illustration than in any other way.”

He loves people and especially his family. Glenn and his wife Debbie have seven children and two grandchildren. They live in Idaho. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In the Midst of Thee

Book Details
Author: Glenn Rawson
Release Date: 2009
Publisher: Harmony River
Genre: Inspiration

I had the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with Glenn Rawson at a book signing he did...and as the time grew to a close Glenn graciously offered me this book.

Little did he know that I was a book reviewer/blogger...

AND...little did he know that I was in one of those "life-spots" that we often find ourselves in where we wonder "why" and "how" and "how come?"

And little did he know that I had been praying for answers...

This book brought those answers!

This book "is a collection of stories from the lives of real people and real events. They are ordinary people and their challenges. Handling life as it came to them."

Reading of their struggles and how they were "comforted, instructed, and inspired." I too found hope for my situation.

I SO WISH I could share every story with you...for they are ALL WONDERFUL!

But time and space and copyright laws of course only allow me to share just one story :)

A friend of Glenn's was driving down the Interstate from Idaho to Utah and as she drove she began to ponder the Savior's commandment to 'love one another.' Could she really get through this "infamous construction zone with its equally infamous traffic" with love? An idea struck! Instead of thinking "stupid driver," she would look at them and say "I love you." One by one as each driver passed she filled her heart with love for them. "The remarkable thing about his experience was the more she said 'I love you' the more she really felt it." She had the most fun, and the best drive, and the feelings of love only increased as she joined her family at the end of her trip.

This book is filled with almost 100 equally inspiring stories...

You will read of the time Glenn got kidney stones, or how he used a glass of orange juice to teach the effects of that 'one objectionable scene' in movies.

You will learn of "Enos" and the "Mama's Boys" and "The Widow's Mite."

You will understand that "Life Isn't Fair" but that you can have fun while being "Whitewashed."

But most of all you will come to know that though life may be hard and you may be asked to do things you just don't want to do...

There is a loving Heavenly Father who stands by your side ready and willing and able to help.

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About the Author

Glenn Rawson grew up on a ranch. His love of the outdoors carries to this day. It isn’t unusual to find him outside in his free time, running, bird watching, hiking, or just taking a deep breath. Professionally, he has been a teacher for nearly 30 years, and that brought him to telling stories. He borrowed this philosophy for telling stories from Abraham Lincoln who said, “They say I tell a great many stories. I reckon I do, but I have learned from long experience that plain people…are more easily influenced through the medium of a broad and humorous illustration than in any other way.”

He loves people and especially his family. Glenn and his wife Debbie have seven children and two grandchildren.