You thought raising goats was about fencing, feeding, and fresh milk. You didn't know it would break you open and bring you closer to God.
In Udderly Unprepared: True Stories from the Shed and the Soul, author and homestead shepherd Melissa Allred invites you into the real-life drama of kidding season, lightning strikes, sleepless nights, and NICU-style barn care?where faith is tested and miracles show up in the most unexpected ways.
Part devotional, part memoir, part barnyard survival guide, each chapter includes:
- A true story from the field
- A Bible verse and short devotional
- Reflection questions and a guided prayer
Whether you're bottle-feeding babies or rebuilding a life, these stories will meet you in the middle of your own messy miracle and remind you: you don't have to be ready?just willing.
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Melissa Allred is a passionate author, animal lover, and stay-at-home mom with a talent for weaving compelling stories. With a heart for encouraging women in their faith. Melissa has written two books that draw readers into the beauty and struggle of life. Her latest work, Hannah, explores the powerful story of a woman who yearned for a child and the incredible faith that sustained her through her darkest moments. As a homeschooling mother, Melissa understands the demands of busy family life and believes that everyone has a story worth telling. Through her writing, Melissa seeks to inspire her readers to live with hope, purpose, and faith.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my work. If you enjoyed reading 'Hannah' and want to stay up-to-date on my future projects, I invite you to follow me on Instagram @melissaallredbookclub. You can also visit my website https://www.anointedinspired.com for more information about my writing journey and to sign up for my newsletter. I look forward to connecting with you!