Dash's Pause
an adventure in being found
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"...He did not know if he would make it. He discovered in his pain that he had found a deep voice in his heart. He was alive! Believing the Truths of the lettered pages had given him courage. Between labored hops, he paused and repeated a letter with the Truth. "
“We all have a story. Dash’s Pause is an enchanting, provoking,
and hopeful tale that invites readers to explore themes of courage,
surrender and redemption in their own story. With colorful
metaphor, depth of content and imaginative storytelling, this
book off ers a unique glimpse into the Gospel story and provides
an opportunity for readers to “pause” and discover the gifts of
gratitude, stillness and hope in their own journey.”
Amy Alexander, LMFT,
Executive Director
The Refuge Center for Counseling
www.therefugecenter.org
“A good story captures a child’s interest, a great story captures
an adult’s, too. A delightful tale that draws us to feel trapped,
afraid, unaware, hurt and anxiously lost. Who will help us?
Kinder and Virden entice all ages to refl ect on our desperate
estate and the One who offers the only remedy.”
Dr. Michael Easley,
Former President, Moody Bible Institute
Lead Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church,
Brentwood, TN
“Connie Kinder and Carole Virden have created a masterpiece of
Biblical children’s literature. Dash’s Pause draws and challenges
the young reader to know God’s Word, to experience His story
through the lives of others, and to discover a very personal
relationship with the High King of Heaven. Much of children’s
literature will focus on just one of these aspects, but few are
able to convey the beautiful balance between them. Well done
Connie and Carole. Your book is magnifi cent. I can hardly wait
to read the next one.”
Marty Schwieterman,
Children’s Pastor,
Director of Adoption and Orphan Care,
Fellowship Bible Church,
Brentwood, TN
“Dash’s Pause off ers young readers delightful adventures,
unforgettable truths, and the reassurance that there is a Master
Storyteller to which they can always turn.”
Karen Spears Zacharias, author of
Will Jesus Buy Me a Double-Wide?:
(‘Cause I Need More Room for My
Plasma TV) (Zondervan).
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About the Book
In Dash’s Pause, the love of the Father chases a rabbit’s heart through friendship, peril, trickery and rescue. The furry creature’s real name and newfound courage gained by believing Truth lead him to embrace his story. The story is set in the historical context of a medieval monastery, where illuminated manuscripts were created to preserve the Word of God. Charming illustrations link the alphabet to Biblical character traits of God the Father, inspiring readers to use a mnemonic device to help hide His Word in their own hearts.
“We all have a story. Dash’s Pause is an enchanting, provoking, and hopeful tale that invites readers to explore theme s of courage, surrender and redemption in their own story…this book offers a unique glimpse into the Gospel story and provides an opportunity for readers to “pause’ and discover the gifts of gratitude, stillness, and hope in their own journey.”
Amy Alexander, LMFT, Executive Director, The Refuge Center for Counseling
www.therefugecenter.org
“A good story captures a child’s interest, a great story captures an adult’s too. A delightful tale that draws us to feel trapped, afraid, unaware, hurt and anxiously lost. Who will help us? Kinder and Virden entice all ages to reflect on our desperate estate and the One who offers the only remedy.”
Dr. Michael Easley, Former President, Moody Bible Institute,
Lead Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Brentwood, TN
“Connie Kinder and Carole Virden have created a masterpiece of Biblical children’s literature. Dash’s Pause draws and challenges the young reader to know God’s Word, to experience His story through the lives of others, and to discover a very personal relationship with the High King of Heaven…Well done, Connie and Carole. Your book is magnificent. I can hardly wait to read the next one.”
Marty Schwieterman, Children’s Pastor and Director of Adoption and Orphan Care,
Fellowship Bible Church, Brentwood, TN
“Dash’s Pause offers young readers delightful adventures, unforgettable truths, and the reassurance that there is a Master Storyteller to which they can always turn.”
Karen Spears Zacharias, speaker and author of
Will Jesus Buy Me a Double-Wide?:(Cause I Need More Room for My Plasma TV)
(Zondervan)
About the Author
Connie Kinder and Carole Virden bring together their collective backgrounds from education, ministry, and counseling in an alphabetic invitation to the childlike-of-heart. Pilgrims themselves, they are learning to savor the journey to rabbit-sized spiritual eyes and ears attuned to God’s active Word and His voice amid life’s circumstances.