By the Sea: Glimpses of Eternity, Reflections of Simple Hope

by Robin Jones Gunn

Overview

Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn invites women to the shore to refresh their souls as they savor this collection of ocean-inspired stories and reflections.      
 
Does your idea of a perfect day include a lazy afternoon under a beach umbrella or a serene oceanside stroll? If the coast seems a million miles away from where you are today, let these engaging stories bring the ocean and all its gifts to you. Author Robin Jones Gunn wants to help you relax, recenter, and be reminded of the places that draw your heart closer to God.
 
Robin shares poignant, humorous, and heartwarming stories inspired by the beach, along with poems, quotes, and Scripture verses to help take your mind off whatever is burdening you and bring your focus back to God.
 
This is your invitation to soul restoration. There’s a place waiting for you by the sea.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736990387
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	05/20/2025
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Robin Jones Gunn is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, including the Father Christmas novellas, which became the inspiration for three Hallmark Christmas movies. She has visited many beautiful countries and is a frequent keynote speaker at women’s events.

Robin has spent most of her life living near the sea, including a decade on Maui. She and her husband currently live in Southern California where the best days are always beach days with their family.

Editorial Reviews

As I read By the Sea, I felt like I was picking up treasures for my soul. Robin writes in a way that makes the ink move off the page, marking my heart with her stories and wisdom. Some of the times I have been most in awe of God and His beauty are when my toes have been buried in the sand. That's what this book feels like—it puts your soul on the shore of God's goodness and makes you stand back and marvel at Him.” 
—Cambria Joy, author of Milk and Honey  

“Robin Jones Gunn, who has given her readers so much, is sharing new treasure in By the Sea. In this beautiful book, she reminds us to slow down and savor the beauty found in the sea, friendship, family, and our relationship with God. Her words always lead me to a place of peaceful contemplation, which is something all of us need these days.”
—Angela Hunt, author of Star of Wonder 

 

“There are few places I enjoy more than the beach. Whether it’s the rugged, majestic Oregon coast, or the tranquil, tropical beaches in Hawaii, being at the ocean restores my soul. Robin Jones Gunn’s By the Sea does the same thing. The beautiful pictures and words blend to create the essence of a beach visit wherever you are. If you love the ocean, don’t miss the blessing of Robin’s book.” 
—Karen Ball, author, editor, and podcaster  

“Robin Jones Gunn’s By the Sea transports us to the seaside where the gentle rhythms of her stories and poems soothe the hurried, harried soul. Like waves on the sand, her words form a lullaby of reflections on the goodness of God in the ebb and flow of our daily lives. This book left me feeling inspired and refreshed—just like a day by the sea.” 
—Rachel Dodge, bestselling author of The Anne of Green Gables Devotional 

“Inspiring readings paired with lovely images, scripture, and selected poetry by beloved authors including Robin herself, this book would make a wonderful gift for lovers of the sea, beach house dwellers and their guests, travelers, and readers everywhere.”
—Julie Klassen, bestselling author of The Sisters of Sea View 

 

“A stunning, emotive journey through the sea that brought tears of wonder to my eyes and reminded me that I live in a world of miracles. Robin Jones Gunn unfolds her unique experiences as only a master storyteller can—with authenticity and grace. If you long for the rest only the waves can bring, dive into the pages of this stunning book and let your soul find refreshment in Robin’s words.” 
—Tessa Afshar, Publishers Weekly bestselling author of The Queen’s Cook 

“For anyone who loves the beach, has been calmed by the constant waves, and refreshed by the sunshine on their faces, this book is for you! What a beautiful book that beckons us to stillness, peace, and rest. The ocean has always played a special place in my life where I’ve been comforted and filled anew with hope no matter what my realities hold. To have these stunning pictures combined with Robin’s reassuring words is truly a gift for us all!”
—Alyssa Bethke, author of When Doing It All Is Undoing You 

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