Welcome, Lorena. What
would you like for our readers to know about you personally?
I am an ordinary woman who God chose to marry a minister.
The experience was wonderful, at times frightful, rewarding and exciting. We
have lived in nine states, and God enabled me to accept different cultures and
climates—from mountain ranges to flat prairie lands.
Tell us about your
family.
I have been married to my preacher husband for 58 years
(2019) and have two daughters, eight grandchildren and nineteen great
grandchildren. Ted and I are retired and live in Texas with our daughter, son-in-law, and a
nine-year-old granddaughter.
Have you written
other nonfiction books?
Yes: His Story is the entire Old Testament written
in chronological story form. There are no direct quotes, and the prophets are
included within the stories of the kings. Portions of Psalms, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon are included within the stories of King David
and King Solomon.
Do you have any other
books in the works right now?
No
What kinds of hobbies
and leisure activities do you enjoy?
I enjoy writing, reading, picnics, visiting family, and
friends.
Why did you write the
featured book?
I was very uncomfortable being placed on such a high
pedestal as a pastor’s wife. I wanted people to realize I was a woman like
other women who had problems, liked to have fun, and I giggled and cried. I was
not perfect but felt I was expected to be with a perfectly orderly, spotless
home at all times. Today’s pastors’ wives are allowed to fit into the
congregation—thankfully.
I am just me, the way God has made me, and I need to accept
myself as such and not compare myself to others.
What do you want the
reader to take away from the book?
God has made each person special with talents and gifts He
gives them. We all need to accept ourselves and not to compare ourselves with
others.
Is there anything
else you’d like to tell my readers about you or your book?
I was a bashful, shy girl of nineteen when I married Ted.
For years I hid behind him during any social activity. God showed me my
bashfulness was pride. I was worried about what others thought of me.
Throughout the years, God has grown me into a woman who loves others more than
myself, so I think of their needs. I Corinthians 12:9-10 has become my
testimony. I know when I am brave enough to talk to people, it is God’s love
within me—it is not myself.
Where on the Internet
can the readers find you?
I do not have a blog nor a website. I am on Facebook.
I sell my book for $10; Amazon is much higher. HIS STORY I
sell for $20. Amazon is much higher. Here is the link to contact me: keckleeted@gmail.com
Thank you, Lorena for sharing this book with us
today. I’m enjoying reading it.
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Lorena, I'm sorry to say that many people tend to hold a minister's family to higher standards than theirs. Your book sounds very enlightening.
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ReplyDeleteConnie, thanks for your comment. Being a pastor's wife is a challenge, especially with my personality, but the Lord's grace is sufficient, and only through Him could my life be fulfilled and joyful. I thank Him for choosing me to serve Him in this way. Lorena
Sharon, good luck in winning a book. You'll know me well after reading it, because I'm an "open book." God bless you. Lorena
I love reading your writing. Love You, Audrey
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