Broken Pieces by B J Bassett

If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you

catch your breath. Psalm 34:18 MSG

I have a talented friend. Although she never boasts, I will. A former high school English teacher,

she taught in the United States and Korea. She owns a successful rock shop business, which

includes a gallery and a museum. She sews and creates jewelry and mosaics. And she’s an

author.

She takes a broken piece of tile from a massive pile of discarded pieces and designs it

into a lovely piece of art. Not unlike what God does with broken people.

When something is broken, it is no longer functional. That’s when we need the touch of

God’s hand. I’m reminded of the lyrics to one of my favorite songs:

Heartaches, broken pieces

Ruined lives are why you died on Calvary

Your touch is what I long for

You have given life to me.

Are you broken? Do you know someone who is hurting? We all need a touch from the

Master Healer.

Creator God, touch all the broken people, I pray. Amen.

 

B. J. Bassett encourages others as an author, teacher and speaker. Her books include a contemporary novel, Gillian’s Heart; a historical novel Lily; Sweet Charity; A Touch of Grace—The G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Story; and coauthor of a children’s devotional My Time with God, Focus on the Family, Heritage Builders, with over 55,000 copies sold.

 

As a contributing writer, publications consist of Writer’s Handbook 2000, The Writer, and The Focus on the Family Guide to Growing a Healthy Home, Wolgemuth& Hyatt, Publishers, Inc.—consistently on Bookstore Journal’s Best-selling Christian Books List from November 1990 - February 1991, and voted the 10 Best Books for 1990 by Today’s Christian Woman.

 

Magazines, devotional booklets, curriculum and newspaper publishers include Focus on the Family, Woman’s World, The Quiet Hour, Pathways to God, Devotions, Harcourt Brace, WordAction, Gospel Publishing and Times Standard (newspaper).

 

She teaches writing workshops at Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR and at writer’s conferences. As a speaker for Stonecroft Ministries, she tells her story of rejection and acceptance, not only in life, but as a writer as well. She also offers book talks, including discussion questions and shares the journey -- from the seed of an idea to a published book.

 

Memberships: ACFW and Oregon Christian Writers (OCW).

 

She enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, knitting, munching warm scones oozing with butter and strawberry jam and sipping earl grey tea.