ABOUT THE BOOK
THE TREASURE SEEKER: FINDING LOVE
AND VALUE IN THE ARMS OF YOUR LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER
One of the toughest women's issues
is that many women, even the most outwardly self-assured ones, wrestle with
feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness. Though women want to believe they have
value, messages bombard them daily, telling them that if they don’t look a
certain way, dress a certain way, drive a certain car, weigh a certain weight,
or work in a certain type of career, they have little value..
Stewart
casts God in the role of a heavenly Treasure Seeker who knows every woman’s true value and will stop at nothing to
recover her, His cherished one. He longs to come into a close, loving
relationship so that she can not only feel cherished but also cherish Him, the
greatest treasure of all.
Through practical truth this
Christian Living book will draw women closer to the Treasure Seeker who takes
on the role of Master Jeweler who: lovingly shapes, refines, polishes, even
incorporating her flaws, to transform her into a jewel of stunning beauty. He
will help her find her remarkable true worth so that she becomes the dazzling
gemstone she was meant to be.
Unique accompaniments:
- Intriguing treasure stories
- A study of the "Lost" parables including the lost coin, the lost sheep, the prodigal son, the treasure hidden in a field, and the pearl of great price
- Points to ponder at the end of each chapter for reflection and discussion
- A chapter highlighting gemstone attributes allowing readers to determine which gemstone they are most like
- A Treasure Seeker Jewelry line created by author/artist Teena Stewart available at a discount through her website when you purchase the book
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Teena
Stewart is an author and artist whose work
reflects the spiritual message of being broken and yet valuable in God’s eyes—a
message incorporated in her book The
Treasure Seeker: Finding Value and Love in the Arms of Your Loving Heavenly
Father (Wine Press). When she isn’t creating up-cycled treasure (artwork
and jewelry) from discarded and found objects, she is writing articles and
books or leading ministry for Java Journey, an innovative coffee shop ministry
in Hickory, NC.
Teena
understands firsthand what it means to go from something of seemingly little
value to a beautiful and valuable treasure in God’s eyes.
Q: Why Did You Write The Treasure Seeker?
A: I guess you could
say I discovered hidden treasure I wanted to share. As I studied the Bible I couldn’t help but
see a treasure theme that reoccurs. It’s
all through the old and new testaments. We see it in Jesus’ teachings and
especially in what I call the “lost” parables. But as I studied these I
realized that in some of the parables, such as the lost coin, the lost sheep
and lost son, that we are the thing of great worth that is lost. God sees us as
something very valuable and he’s earnestly trying to recover what he’s lost
because it’s so precious to him. In two
other parables, (the pearl of great price and treasure hidden in the field) we are the treasure seeker who needs to
recognize a lost treasure of great value-- a relationship with God to be had--
if we will just grasp that.
So, there’s this mutual seeking. When we understand just how
important it is to be in this relationship with God it is life altering.
Imagine in your mind a scene played out in slow motion like in a movie where two
people in love have been separated from each other for a long time. They run
toward each other and meet in an embrace and passionately unite.
That’s what it’s like but it doesn’t end
there.
Once we unite with God, he moves into the role of a Master
Jeweler who takes us in all our roughness, and shapes and reworks us into
something even more remarkable. To really realize our true worth we have to
stay in that relationship and allow him to refine us. So, to answer the
question, why did I write the book? I want everyone to know they can have this
incredible relationship that will make them feel treasured and valued and that by having
it they will become even more so.
Q: Who is Your Target Audience?
A: I wrote it with
women in mind—women who are spiritually seeking and Christian women who want to
grow more mature spiritually. I consider it a Christian Living book.
Q: Is it Meant for Individuals or Groups?
A: I originally wrote it for self-study, in
fact, I include Points to Ponder at the end of each chapter to help readers
reflect on the main theme of that chapter and consider where they might need to
grow. But I’ve had people who read the book tell me they think it would make a
great group Bible study.
Q: What are Some
Unique Features that Set it Apart from Other Books?
Well, first, the treasure stories, other than the parables,
that I include. That
was another thing that made me want to write the book. Over time I’ve heard and
collected some intriguing stories about lost treasure and I wanted to share
those, but I do so to tie into a point.
The book also has gemstone trivia just for fun and I
included a section on specific gemstones and a bit of their history. Readers
have the opportunity to decide what gemstone they think they are most like and
what their strengths and weaknesses are. The back of the book includes a
spiritual gifts assessment because I want readers to understand a bit more
about who God made them to be and how they can use that “gemstone” package to
serve themselves and God best.
I also created a Treasure Seeker jewelry line and have
designed necklaces and earrings based on these particular gemstones. Those who
purchase my book can also order these handmade—for a 10% discount when they
purchase my book. More info on that at http://serendipitini.com/
Q: If There is One Message You Want Reader to
Come Away With From This Book, What Would You Say That Is?
A: The importance of a
deep relationship with God & Christ. It will be the most fulfilling thing
they have ever been a part of.
Q: What is the exact book title and where can
people purchase it?
A: It is
called The Treasure Seeker: Finding Love
and Value in the Arms of Your Loving Heavenly Father. It comes in paperback or ebook version and is available on Amazon http://tinyurl.com/a8j2okw
and through my website www.teenastewart.com
and most bookstores. HOW TO CONNECT WITH TEENA
Her writing website www.teenastewart.com
Her writing blog http://nearly-brilliant.blogspot.com/
Personal Facebook http://www.facebook.com/teena.stewart
Facebook Author Pages http://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Teena-M-Stewart/216334111720519
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