The Shepherd's Voice (43 page)

A LETTER FROM THE AUTHOR

Dear Reader,

The Shepherd’s Voice
was born out of the desire to remind believers that God’s forgiveness isn’t just for the moment a person is born again. Christ died for all sins, including those that happen after we come to know Him as Savior and Lord.

In my own Christian walk, I’ve fallen flat on my face whenever I’ve chosen to pursue my own will over the Father’s. Afterward, I’ve discovered how hard it is to forgive myself for my willfulness. I have no problem accepting God’s forgiveness after I’ve confessed my sin, but forgiving myself is something else entirely. Then the Holy Spirit revealed to me that I am actually giving victory to the enemy when I cling to the guilt. I don’t want to do that.

God has a plan for each and every one of His children, and He is speaking to each of us all the time. When we listen to Him, He keeps us from chasing after our own will. When we obey, He keeps us from stumbling. If I had to name one desire I have for my novels, it would be that they serve as an encouragement for readers to listen and hear the Shepherd’s voice.

In His grip,

Robin Lee Hatcher

www.robinleehatcher.com

Praise

What People are Saying about
The Shepherd’s Voice
, Winner of the 2001
RITA Award for Best Inspirational Romance

The Shepherd’s Voice
richly demonstrates Ms. Hatcher’s unique ability to weave a compelling story enriched by the beauty and power of God’s redemptive love.

Lori Copeland, bestselling author

In
The Shepherd’s Voice
, Robin Lee Hatcher entertains us with interesting characters and a moving story line. Along the way she skillfully leads us into a deeper awareness of God’s providence, guidance, and love.

Randy Alcorn, bestselling author

Capturing the essence of the early 1930s, [Hatcher] crafts an endearing story about a young shepherdess who rescues a wayward soul…. Hatcher has a real warmth in her writing style and the relationships between the characters comes across as natural and honest, rather than contrived and superficial.

Christian Retailing

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T
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S
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A Vote of Confidence
Fit to Be Tied A Matter of Character

T
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C
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A
MERICA
S
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Dear Lady
Patterns of Love
In His Arms
Promised to Me

W
HERE THE
H
EART
L
IVES
S
ERIES

Belonging
When Love Blooms
A Carol for Christmas
Return to Me
Loving Libby
Wagered Heart
The Perfect Life
Home to Hart’s Crossing
The Victory Club
Beyond the Shadows
Catching Katie
The Forgiving Hour
Whispers from Yesterday
The Shepherd’s Voice
Ribbon of Years
Firstborn

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