Testimonies

“It Changed How I See God”

"The book The Father You Never Knew was a game-changer for me. It was super refreshing and really hit home.

I could totally relate to it because I grew up with an absent dad. He was physically present but emotionally absent, and that shaped how I viewed God. I saw Him as someone I only ran to when things were hard, not as a Father.

Reading this book helped shift that perspective for me. I return all the glory to God for how far He has brought me. My prayer is that everyone who comes in contact with this book finds answers, gets refreshed, and experiences transformation.

As a mother, I would highly recommend this book to all pre-teens and teenagers because it helps them understand their worth and how deeply God loves and cherishes them."

“I was initially drawn to The Father You Never Knew because it was free and because Pastor Lawrence Oyor wrote the foreword; knowing he wouldn’t endorse just anything.

When I finally read it, everything made sense. The confessions and simple yet powerful statements shifted my heart. During one chapter, I had a deep encounter with God’s love that left me in tears.

I had struggled with consistency in Bible reading before, but after this book, that struggle lifted. I now genuinely love studying my Bible. This book also stirred a strong desire in me to get it into the hands of teenagers.”

“The Father You Never Knew is a simple and practical guide that helps teenagers discover God as a loving Father rather than a distant figure or deity.

Through personal stories, Scripture, reflection questions, and a 30-day Bible reading plan, Gloria Dove gently invites readers into a relationship with God marked by intimacy, trust, and daily fellowship.

I highly recommend this book to teenagers; and to anyone who feels distant from God and longs to rediscover Him as Abba, Father.”

“The Father You Never Knew is not just a book; it reads like a personal letter expressing God’s love and care. The words are thoughtfully written in a way teenagers can easily understand without pressure or confusion.

It is inviting, easy to read, and deeply impactful. This book blessed me greatly, and I believe it will do the same in the lives of many teenagers.

Every teenager deserves to have this book to better understand God as their Father.”

"I read The Father You Never Knew during a very sensitive season of my life, while preparing for my wedding and trusting God for finances.

As I read, I began a deep journey of meditation on one truth: God is my Father. That revelation changed everything. I started seeing myself differently.

I realized that if an earthly father with great wealth would never leave his child in lack, how much more God, the Owner of the entire universe.

It became clear to me: It is not possible for me to lack. And truly, God showed up. We had more than enough for the wedding. But beyond provision, something even deeper happened. My relationship with God changed. I became more open, more vulnerable. I began to relate with Him not just as God, but as Father… as Daddy.

What once felt distant became real and personal. That single revelation has transformed how I live and how I relate with God. Looking back now, I can boldly say: That journey began with The Father You Never Knew."