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by Bethany Crigger
After Yofi bombs her opportunity to share her music, she spirals into a pit of self-doubt. Didn’t God put music inside her to speak to others through it? But Yofi’s nerves promise one thing: failure.
When a random verse about lilies and a new friendship with Ori appear to be God’s way of helping her out of the pit, Yofi struggles to make sense of the plan.
But whose plan? Is the burning in Yofi’s heart to share her music God’s leading, or merely her own selfish desire heading her straight for the deepest pitfall of all?
After Yofi bombs her big opportunity to share her music, she spirals into a pit of self-doubt. Who is she if she doesn’t have what it takes to play in front of other people? Didn’t God put music inside her to speak to others through it?
Giving up isn’t an option, but Yofi’s nerves promise one thing: failure. So she does the only thing she knows to do. She cries out to God.
His answer is puzzling—a verse containing lilies, paired alongside a new friendship with Ori—the boy who sees what Yofi is painfully blind to. But even if Ori’s got her perfectly pegged, both the lilies and the captivating boy remain a mystery to Yofi.
With her curiously intuitive cat by her side, Yofi weaves herself into the beautiful community of Yerushalayim (Jerusalem). But just as her playing improves, Yofi’s world flips upside down. Nothing is coincidental; it’s all a part of the plan.
But whose plan? Is the burning in Yofi’s heart to play and share her music God’s leading, or is it merely her own selfish desire heading her straight for the deepest pitfall of all?
Sunshine for Yofi is a uniquely crafted and heartfelt novel by Bethany Crigger. This wholesome coming-of-age story is a breath of fresh air, awakening the sleeping soul to dreams of hope long buried. If you enjoy clean, faith-filled themes, you’ll pine for this story of perseverance, friendship, love, generosity, and community attuned to God.
“Sometimes you find a book that takes you quietly by surprise and embeds itself in your soul. Sunshine for Yofi was that kind of book for me.”
Renée Knight (Author of Crystals and Pearls)
“It’s got a modern, Shakespearean tone but…Was so heartwarming, and reminds me that there are genuinely good hearted souls still in this world and that you never know the value others hold in their hearts for you…These characters come alive and fill me with some much needed hope for the world. ”
Mark Spencer, Press Digital Media
Writing the ordinary magnificence of day-to-day life with God.
Bethany Crigger grew up in Colorado and came to know the LORD at the age of sixteen. On fire for God from that day forward, she passionately dug into knowing him and better understanding the depth of his Word. At the age of twenty-two, Bethany married Joshua—the love of her life. Shortly after, they jumped into art school and, after graduating, found themselves living and volunteering as cooks at Jerusalem University College in Israel. That's when they fell in love with the Jewish people and the Holy Land. On a recent visit back to Israel, they witnessed their daughters fall in love with the people and the land, too. This ignited a spark inside Bethany—a deep desire to plant seeds of love in others for the Holy Land and its people. What better way than through relatable, captivating stories?
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A Coloring Book for the Novel: Sunshine for Yofi
Color Yofi pretty in this captivating YA coloring book with illustrated moments from the coming-of-age novel, Sunshine for Yofi.
With 32 fantastic slice-of-life moments shared between Yofi and her family, as well as her new friends, and her curiously intuitive cat, you'll find yourself immersed all over again in the world you've come to know and love, but in a brand new way.
Rediscover the beauty of Jerusalem's warm community and magnificent sites as you remember the power of true friendships, a life daily entwined with God, and a budding friends-to-more love story that keeps hearts wanting more.