Sermons from a Soapbox Tour & Giveaway 

About the Book

Book: Sermons from a Soapbox, Messages of Hope and Encouragement

Author: Ladonna Shanks

Genre: Devotional, based on personal experience; Memoir; Adult Nonfiction; “Life Lesson Essays”

Release Date: April 8, 2025

“What is God like?

Does He even exist, other than as a figment of the imagination?

Or is He real, a part of daily life and our world?

In Sermons from a Soapbox, Ladonna Shanks shares her personal spiritual journey of more than seventy-five years. “I cannot write what I have not experienced,” serves as the base of her easy-to-read, anecdotal essays. The short “sermons” challenge the reader to think, question, search, and consider living where God is . . . in the spiritual, long-term, instead of humankind’s physical, short-term.

 

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About the Author

Ladonna Shanks was born and raised in Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. During her several decades of life, she has been an entrepreneur, a small business owner, and, most recently, a writer. Her first book, Tidbits and Pearls, A Book of Essays on Living Everyday Life with God was published in 2019. Ladonna’s family, including five grandgirls, and her commitment to God serve as her priorities.

 

 

 

 

More from Ladonna

The desire and passion to share God’s quest for friendship with humankind has driven me to write of my personal experiences with Him. “I cannot write what I have not experienced” is my mantra.

The easy-to-read anecdotal essays make up both of my books: Tidbits and Pearls, A Book of Essays on Living Everyday Life with God and my newly published Sermons from a Soapbox, Messages of Hope and Encouragement. (My editor calls them “Life’s Lessons Essays.)

I never preach, but I share my life. My desire is to challenge the reader to consider life in the long-term, eternal instead of the short-term, physical. I want them to think.

I am open, honest, and transparent as I present my weaknesses, failures, and inadequacies in contrast to God’s faithfulness, care, and love.

MY REVIEW

I read this book with an open heart ready to see what nuggets of wisdom I would receive. I did like the beginning which talks  about our lives. Each one of us has a purpose and God knew what it was from the beginning. I know there have been times I wonder what my purpose is. I just want to know Him in a personal way that keeps my focus on God. 

Each chapter has a different topic as the author shares her insights. I appreciate her openness and desire for each of us to “know God as you experience life and a relationship with Him.” Each book I read I want to be open to what I read without judging or being misled. We all have different views and ways to interpret things.  On a personal level my briefs may differ from the author at times, but one thing lines up. We believe in God and want to follow His direction. I never want to say someone is wrong just because I don’t agree. Instead I give grace and ask God to show me the truth. 

It is apparent the author is passionate about God and loves to share Him with others. I loved when she said, “ time alone with God serves  as one of the greatest investments that  can be made in life.”  There are many nuggets of wisdom in the book and I enjoyed reading the author’s thoughts. She does cover many subjects that are faith based and direct us to a relationship with God. I think this would be a nice  gift to give someone or even use it in a small group. 

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Ladonna is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card, copy of my book, and a set of 6 blank note cards created by myself using floral photos!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/3d5a0/sermons-from-a-soapbox-celebration-tour-giveaway