{"title":"Betty Sawatzky","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"i-am-prodigal","title":"I Am the Prodigal, I Am the Eldest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe parable of the prodigal son is one of the most favored stories in the Bible, and it’s one that many can relate to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Jesus shared the story, He was speaking to the Pharisees and Sadducees, leaders in the synagogues who lived strict lives in obedience to the laws of the Torah. They harshly judged others who failed to meet their strict standards and showed little grace and mercy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy taking a closer look at the culture and traditions of the Israelites in Jesus’s day, we can dig more deeply into the meaning of this story—and yes, the story of the prodigal son is about so much more than a wayward son coming home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the novel, we meet Aziel, an adventurous young man whose desire to experience life at its fullest pulls him away from the security of his family and community. This beautiful rendition of the famous parable reveals just how much our heavenly Father and His Son love us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoftcover Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePage Count: 168\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetty Sawatzky is a reporter and writer living in Killarney, Manitoba. She has been pursuing a deeper understanding of our heavenly Father’s love since she gave her life to Jesus as a young teen. She has shared His incredible love through various children’s ministries and women’s Bible studies. Each season in her life has drawn her into a deeper understanding of our Father’s unconditional love and the sacrificial love of His Son, Jesus. When she’s not spending time with family or tapping away at her computer, she’s out fishing with her husband at one of their many favorite lakes in Manitoba.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty Sawatzky","offers":[{"title":"Softcover","offer_id":43620338204837,"sku":"9781486624805","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43620338237605,"sku":"9781486624829","price":33.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2789\/8148\/files\/IAmTheProdigalCVR_HiRes.jpg?v=1702937977"},{"product_id":"i-am-servant","title":"I Am the Servant, I Am the Slave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable for pre-order now!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen brothers Anan and Aziel are torn from their home by slave traders, their lives are thrust onto two very different—and equally dangerous—paths. As the eldest, Anan must summon courage he didn’t know he had to protect young Cassia and return her safely to her family.  Aziel, still wrestling with the shadows of his past as the prodigal son, must confront the truth of who he is and the faith he longs to reclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eI Am the Servant, I Am the Slave\u003c\/i\u003e, the brothers discover what it truly means to follow the teachings of Jehovah God in a world ruled by Roman cruelty and political unrest. Even King Herod himself cannot escape the questions of power, greatness and the legacy he leaves behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sequel to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/word-alive-press-bookstore.myshopify.com\/products\/i-am-prodigal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Am the Prodigal, I Am the Eldest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this sweeping story brings two families together under God’s unseen direction. Sawatzky reveals how Jehovah weaves the lives of the proud and the humble, the noble and the broken, the curious and the cruel—each playing a part in His greater design. What appears to be chaos is, in truth, a masterpiece perfectly orchestrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the selfish ambitions of men to the yearning for the promised Messiah—shadowed by the threat that seeks His life—Sawatzky delivers a powerful, moving narrative of divine purpose. Once again, she reminds us of the God we serve: the God of excellence, sovereignty, and extravagant love for all humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoftcover Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePage Count: 368\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/word-alive-press-bookstore.myshopify.com\/collections\/betty-sawatzky\"\u003eBetty Sawatzky\u003c\/a\u003e is a reporter and writer living in Killarney, Manitoba. She has been pursuing a deeper understanding of our heavenly Father’s love since she gave her life to Jesus as a young teen. She has shared His incredible love through various children’s ministries and women’s Bible studies. Each season in her life has drawn her into a deeper understanding of our Father’s unconditional love and the sacrificial love of His Son, Jesus. When she’s not spending time with family or tapping away at her computer, she’s out fishing with her husband at one of their many favorite lakes in Manitoba.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty Sawatzky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47736813027493,"sku":"9781486627684","price":32.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2789\/8148\/files\/IAmTheServant_BOOK2_CVR_HiRes.jpg?v=1776720336"}],"url":"https:\/\/word-alive-press-bookstore.myshopify.com\/collections\/betty-sawatzky.oembed","provider":"Word Alive Press Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}