Wisdom, experience, and scripture all agree—tough times give us personal endurance and depth of character

But given the option, we would probably join the authors in saying, “But Lord, I was happy shallow!”

This book is the heartening response to that voice inside. It’s much more than a simple collection of encouraging stories. It’s a powerful reminder of the lessons you’ve survived, grown through, and used to sink your spiritual roots deeper into the faith that sustains and nourishes you. It’s your life preserver when circumstances are about to overwhelm you.

“Dailiness is often the chisel that carves within us greater resiliency—so the next time you’re frustrated with the cotton pickin’ flow of your life reach for But Lord, I Was Happy Shallow. You’ll feel understood and encouraged.”

—Patsy Clairmont
Speaker, Women of Faith
Author of I Grew Up Little . . . Finding Hope in a Big God

“But, Lord, I Was Happy Shallow is a wonderful collection of ‘ah-ha!’ moments. . . . these moving, embarrassing, or humorous stories will enrich everyone who reads them.”

—Gayle Roper
Author of Winter Winds, Autumn Dreams, and Spring Rain

For the past twenty years, Marita Littauer has been training up-and-coming speakers and authors through CLASSeminars. She speaks regularly across the nation, and is a regular contributor to Marriage Partnership, Christian Communicator, Christian Bride, Godly Business Woman, and Writer’s Digest. She and her husband, Chuck Noon, live in Albuquerque, N.M.