Byron Gudino’s debut book “ A Little Faith,” is written in both English and Spanish. He showcases thirty-seven of his sagas, and although each story is different, they have a common theme: miracles and blessings that were given to him by God.
Gudino is forthcoming about his life, and speaking candidly, he takes readers on his “Faith Journey.”
Each story is an authentic recollection of the many roadblocks the author faced that were attributable to atrocities, adversities, hardships, disappointments, suffering, and pain. At the tender age of seventeen, his life was interrupted after the demise of his father. His role as a teenager changed, and he became the breadwinner for a family of seven siblings, as well as his mother during her temporary paralysis and his permanently sight-challenged grandmother.
Jobs were scarce for young teenagers, and he lacked finances often so that it was difficult to provide the family with essentials. Byron grappled with options that failed him, and so he turned to prayer. He soon learned the power of faith when joined with prayer, and his faith deepened.
This book is a page-turner; one “Miracle” after another is written in everyday language with a simple, concise, and clear vocabulary. He wraps up each story neatly with scripture that affects the unveiling of the story powerfully.
In Gudino’s story, “Encouragement to Go to Church, he tells us how he became a practicing believer. For two consecutive weeks, he promised God that he would go to church, but did not fulfill his promise. He went to a party with his friends during the third week, although he promised God to attend church again. That night he struggled, and when he went to walk out the door, everything turned black. He stepped back and repeated his promise to God vigorously. His sight returned, and so did his direction, but again when he headed toward the door and the darkness with the intent to go to the party, fear, and pain met him in his tracks.
He prayed, “LORD, I have a wicked heart. I know I made a promise to You. I’m sorry.” Slowly his sight returned, he grabbed his Bible, went to church, and listened intensely to the message. That night was a turning point in his life. He reflected on Jeremiah 15:16: “Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart…” He now builds churches, delivers messages of faith, and feeds the hungry.
There are two dominant settings in this book, Ecuador, where he was born and raised and his journey began, and America, where he moved as a young adult. In each story, his strength and resilience are evident in the deepening of his faith.
It led him onto the road of greatness, where he became a missionary with a mission to establish churches in Ecuador and feed 100 residents per month. He also serves as a certified coach, trainer, and speaker with the John Maxwell Team, the world’s largest Leadership organization in the nation. Further, Guidino showcases his first finalist Speaker award.
“A Little Faith” reveals his passion and desire to bring the readers value, hope, inspiration, and motivation. Both his books and sermons affect the lives of readers and encourage them to make a positive change within themselves and make the world a better place.
I suggest that readers without faith, those who seek faith, as well as those who are building their faith read, “A Little Faith,” as this book is written for all. The book is not only inspiring and uplifting, but I believe it will brighten your day and increase your faith. Just add a little faith…
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