All But Normal
$14.99
Growing up, Shawn Thornton’s life was anything but normal-but then, so was his mother.
After waking from a coma following a car crash, Beverly Thornton’s once sweet and gentle disposition had been replaced by violent mood swings, profanity-laced tirades, and uncontrollable fits of rage. Inside the Thornton house, floors and countertops were piled high with dirty laundry and garbage because Bev was unable to move well enough to clean. Dinners were a Russian roulette of half-cooked meat, spoiled milk, and foods well past their expiration dates. A moment of frustration might prompt her to hurl a knife at Shawn, his brother, Troy, or their dad or to vehemently cuss them out, only to shower them with love and affection moments later as though nothing had happened. And God help the family cat!
On several occasions, Bev even tried to jump out of the car on the highway while Shawn and his brother struggled to keep her inside. Yet this same woman was also a devoted Bible reader, Sunday school teacher, and friend to the elderly, poor, and marginalized wherever she went. How the same woman could be a saint one minute and a nightmare the next was a constant source of frustration for the family. Then one day, after decades of embarrassing outbursts, a surprise discovery finally helps the Thornton family come to grips with Bev’s mysterious condition and brings Shawn to a startling realization that changes the course of his life forever.
A heartwarming coming-of-age story, All But Normal is a powerful reminder that sometimes the “broken” people in our lives are the ones who need fixing the least.
Only 1 left in stock
SKU (ISBN): 9781496411723
ISBN10: 1496411722
Shawn Thornton | Joel Kilpatrick
Binding: Trade Paper
Published: July 2016
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Related products
-
Healed By Grace (DVD)
$19.95Add to cartWhen an accident shatters her dreams of being a dancer, Riley Adams turns to equine therapy, where she develops a special bond with a horse named Grace. A romantic journey of faith, Healed By Grace is a powerful reminder that God’s grace can appear in the most unexpected place.
-
Faithing It : Bringing Purpose Back To Your Life
$24.99Add to cartYour Secret to Facing the Impossible with Confidence!
What is the size of your storm? If it’s a big storm; then you have a big call, and a big promise. More importantly, you have the ability to get through it! Get ready to hit refresh on your story, your journey, and your life. Turn your storm into an unshakable relationship with God and a ministry that touches people’s lives.
-from the Introduction by Cora JakesCora Jakes shares her inspirational story of spiritual growth to set the stage for this life-changing message. Faithing It is not about pretending away your problems-it’s about facing circumstances with confidence because you see them measured next to the chain-breaking, miracleworking power of God.
Your storms may seem big, but God is bigger.
Your season may feel dark, but God’s light is shining through.
Your circumstance may appear hopeless, but nothing is impossible for God!
By Faithing It, you will discover how to take the very storms that tried to destroy you and turn them into pathways to promotion and divine purpose!
-
Nicholas : God’s Courageous Gift-Giver
$11.99Add to cartLook behind the legends and tales of Santa Claus to learn the true story of a steadfast, godly man who refused t deny Christ and then suffered for His sake. When Nicholas was a young boy, both of his parents died and he used his inheritance to help others. As a grown man, he became a leader in the church. He was later imprisoned under the Roman emperor Diocletian, who imprisoned church leaders in an effort to stop the spread of the gospel. After Nicholas was released, he faced a new challenge: A wrong teaching had infiltrated the church. Nicholas had to stand for truth, but that, too, came with a price. However, it did not deter him from generously giving to those in need until his death. God’s Courageous Gift-Giver will inspire children to give gifts to others.
-
Different Drummers (DVD)
$12.99Add to cartBased on an inspiring true story, different drummers follow the heartwarming yet unlikely friendship of two boys growing up in Washington in the 1960s. When David, who is bound to a wheelchair and growing weaker from muscular dystrophy, accurately foretells the death of his fourth grade teacher, a doubtful Lyle, who has an increasingly high energy level, decides to test the existence of God by attempting to get David to run again. A pact is made, and Lyle soon begins to twist the rules in a desperate attempt to give his friend some of his own excess energy. Along the way, the two boys come face to face with life’s most painful truths, and Lyle’s question is ultimately answered in a way he never could have imagined.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.