A remarkable devotional treasure for the artistic soul<h2/>
Reflections from Shepherd’s Gate Farm: Four Seasons of Interactive Devotions and Coloring Art is a unique large format devotional with 48 stories and applications, 20 large coloring pages, decorative dot, lined and blank journal pages, much more. <p/>
Get out your Bible and your favorite art supplies, find a comfy corner and prepare to be transported to the pastures of Shepherd's Gate Farm, where you will find deep Biblical insights through the lives of a precious real-life menagerie of animals and their loving shepherdess, author and illustrator Deborah Hall Subetto.<p/>
Elevate your quiet time in this fresh, new devotional. Write, color, doodle, reflect, relax!<i/><p/>
Four seasons of devotions each include:<b/>
• Twelve poignant short stories
• Insightful biblical application
• Interactive prompts for deeper application
• Links to music and more
• Five full-size pages of relaxing seasonal coloring art
• Dozens of smaller decorations and vignettes to color
• Pages with dots, lines, and white space for creative journaling<p/>
Deborah Hall Subetto holds a master’s degree in speech and hearing science from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. With a remarkable career spanning almost three decades as a speech-language pathologist, she dedicated herself to helping others communicate more effectively.
However, when Deborah felt the calling of God in her life, she embraced a new purpose: spreading the gospel through her writing, leading women’s Bible studies, and sharing her insightful farm experiences with children and adults alike. Her unwavering passion for God’s Word, devotion to family, commitment to mentoring others, fervent expression of her faith, and deep affection for her cherished animals define her.
Deborah Hall Subetto runs her farm with her husband in Hagerstown, Maryland. She is a frequent speaker at women’s events and has a charming devotional podcast designed to give listeners a quick Biblical and inspirational jumpstart to their day. Find her podcast on Spotify and follow her on social media to know when new books, podcasts, or events are available.
Prior work:
Rooted in the King’s Garden, Children's Edition is the first volume in the “Your Child and You” series, a two-book set that includes a book for your child and one for you, based on the fruit of the Spirit. A full-color children’s story and activity book with dozens of games, puzzles, coloring pages, and more will help you have meaningful and appropriate gospel conversations with your younger children or grandchildren.
The shepherd’s edition is written just for you, with companion activities for you to enjoy alongside your child, includes a devotion for each segment designed for your own growth and encouragement.
This truly engaging and innovative book set comes with a beautiful playlist to help you bring meaningful music into your time together. Look for a sequel to Rooted in the King’s Garden, another “Your Child and You” book with a shepherd’s edition, focused on an entirely new and charming theme.
Rooted in the King’s Garden is also perfect for Sunday school curriculum, VBS, MOPS, and other children’s and parents’ or grandparents’ groups. Both titles are also available through Ingram.
In addition, Deborah previously self-published two devotionals:
Love Notes from Shepherd’s Gate Farm, first in her devotional series, offers a fresh, intimate look at creation through Deborah’s eyes as she tends to her Maryland farm. This devotional is great for newcomers to the practice of regular spiritual quiet time, with light and easy devotionals that you can take deeper if you want. Deborah's podcast follows this devotional.
Lessons from Shepherd’s Gate Farm is a continuation from Subetto’s first devotional, with captivating and insightful devotions that take the reader deeper in their faith as they imagine themselves being part of the bucolic life on Shepherd’s Gate Farm.