Looking over a rough layout of “Our God is Bigger than That!” that I co-wrote with my friend and colleague, Eva Marie Everson, I have tears in my eyes. It comes out with End Game Press this July, and I couldn’t be more excited because it’s not just another picture book to add to the “Published Works” section of my website. This book is truly a testimony of “what the devil meant for harm; God turned around for His glory.” (Genesis 50:20)

Here’s the story behind the story.

The premise of this book, “Our God Is Bigger Than That!” became my battle cry when my oldest daughter, Abby, was diagnosed with HELLP (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelet count) syndrome in the final trimester of her pregnancy with our first grandchild. She delivered baby Bear a month early, with serious complications. Abby was admitted to ICU, as the medical staff tried to find the source of her blood loss, and my newborn grandson was rushed to the NICU where he faced his own battles. Meanwhile, my sweet mother-in-law Martha was fighting for her life in a hospital four hours away with my husband by her side.

It all seemed too much as I collapsed in the hospital hallway that August day in 2017. I called my close writer friend Eva Marie, who had been a nurse for many years, and asked her to explain all the medial terms being thrown around. One by one, I told her the doctors’ concerns regarding Abby, Bear, and Martha, and then I shared all my greatest fears. Eva listened and then softly said, “I’m not going to lie to you. These are some big obstacles, but our God is bigger. He is bigger than all of that.”

I knew at that very moment we would someday write a children’s book with those powerful words, and I voiced that declaration to Eva in between sobs. You see, Eva’s words filled my heart with hope and courage, and “Our God is bigger than that” became the battle cry for my whole family. Abby was able to go home to heal after two weeks in the hospital, and Bear joined her after another week. And my sweet mother-in-law went home to heaven the following month. Eighteen months later, Bear was diagnosed with a small tumor on the base of his brainstem, and we continue to declare, “Our God is bigger than that!” as we stand courageously with our grandson.

As an author, I’m proud of this sweet story and the overall tenderness of the art. But as a Christian writer, I am honored and humbled that God chose us to share this important truth with today’s children who so desperately need hope. This picture book is more than a cute story that will help young children deal with fear in a healthy way—it’s the anthem of my heart.

It’s our hope that families who read “Our God Is Bigger Than That!” will grab hold of that declaration, face their fears head on, and find the supernatural peace that only comes from our Heavenly Father.

“Our God Is Bigger Than That!” is available for preorder now at this link: **PRE-ORDER** Our God is Bigger Than That! — End Game Press online.

by Michelle Medlock Adams

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