Following the Shepherd in Real Life Series

People often ask Richard T. Vander Vaart, “What is it like to be a minister?” In response he tells stories of his ministry experiences. Eventually, these stories were written down and collected into Can’t Help Myself, a series of daily devotions created to help readers reflect upon their lives during the month of December.

The devotions in this book are complemented with beautiful photography to encourage deeper meditation, thoughtful discovery, and exploration of the scriptures. Some stories are humorous, some are serious, and some are whimsical, but all are told in a rich writing style and based in the love and compassion of God’s Word.

About the Author:

Richard T. Vander Vaart has served as a minister in various congregations for more than twenty-two years. He is married to Carolyn and they have three adult children. Their oldest son Adrian and his wife Jessica recently presented Richard and Carolyn with their first granddaughter, their second son Micah married Rebecca almost one year ago, and their daughter Elayna helps them as foster parents. They have fostered more than thirty children over the last ten years.