"Reading Our Beautiful Mess is like sharing a cup of steaming chai with someone fascinating, kind, and wise. Story after amazing story unfolds. It's extra special for me because Todd is one of the most important people in my life. When people scattered after one of my visionary projects started to fall apart, he stepped up supporting me and our family through one of our hardest seasons. Almost 30 years later this book underlinesthat he's still the same; a trustworthy, reliable guide and friend.

As Todd guides us through our shared reality, telling stories of hard-won redemption, he illustrates that life is beautiful and that anything is possible when God and we show up-even though loose ends remain. Some things don't turn out the way we hoped, and not everything gets resolved. Todd doesn't shrink from asking the hard questions or providing tough answers. In the middle of life's maze, as we swing between clarity and confusion, Todd's story reminds us that God's faithful love is still with us. Packed with inspiring stories and full of insight, I heartily recommend Our Beautiful Mess."

BRIAN DOERKSEN

Worship Leader, Pastor and Juno Award - Winning Songwriter