God's Instant: Rodeo, Revenge, and Redemption - Hardcover

Blizard, Bruce

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 195571925X ISBN 13: 9781955719254

Publisher: Christian Books with an Edge, 2026

Synopsis

Rodeo either makes you rugged and hard as the Washington mountains-or it leaves you broken and beaten.

Grady is fueled by rage. Haunted by pain and driven by revenge, he throws himself into the brutal world of rodeo, believing endurance and punishment are the only ways to prove his worth.

Jill is consumed by guilt. Carrying the weight of her past, she hopes the rodeo circuit will erase her identity and bury the shame she cannot escape.

Two wounded souls. Two very different reasons for running.

But when an enigmatic older couple enters their lives-people trapped between faith, tragedy, and memories they refuse to abandon-Grady and Jill are forced to confront something far greater than pain itself.

As old wounds collide with unexpected grace, they must face an impossible question:

Can the desire for revenge ever lead to redemption?

Set against the rugged backdrop of the American Northwest and the unforgiving world of rodeo, God's Instant is a powerful story of brokenness, forgiveness, faith, and the search for purpose after tragedy.

About this title

About the Author

Bruce Blizard is an award-winning educator, coach, and author whose life's work has been rooted in discipline, mentorship, and storytelling. He resides in southeastern Washington State, on a quiet stretch of land nestled between the Horse Heaven Hills and Rattlesnake Mountain, where he lives with his wife of 37 years, Tina, and their dogs, cats, and horses.Over a distinguished 21-year career in education, Bruce taught Advanced Placement courses in both literature and history within the Richland School District. Beyond the classroom, he dedicated himself to coaching track and field and cross country in Richland and Benton City, shaping young athletes with the same passion and commitment he brought to his teaching.His excellence in education earned him multiple honors, including the prestigious Crystal Apple Award, recognizing outstanding and innovative teachers in Washington State.Bruce began his writing journey with God's Instant, followed by Dark Canyons, marking the start of a body of work that reflects his depth of experience, faith, and perspective on life. As he relaunches and reintroduces his books to a wider audience, Bruce continues to share stories that inspire resilience, reflection, and purpose.

Edition details

• Publisher: Christian Books with an Edge
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 195571925X
• ISBN 13: 9781955719254
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 276