When my son, Zachary, experienced a spiritual attack on his mind, no earthly help could be found. I cried out to God to make it stop. As days turned to months, I became offended. Our enemy often attacks with whispers like, “God says he’s Healer. Restorer. Provider. But where is he now?” He casts doubt on God’s true identity, in an attempt to confuse our identity, and steal our destiny. But things aren’t always as they appear. God provided a simple yet profound strategy, leading to complete healing. This is our raw testimony.
DON’T CHEAT THE BUTTERFLY A Battle, a Strategy, and a Mind Transformed By Kristen Smeltzer
Previously Published as Who Do You Say I Am, by Kristen M. Smeltzer.
Second Edition: Revised and Expanded
If the caterpillar only knew—while in darkness—God was giving him wings.
Have you ever been through a dark or difficult season? I have.
When my son, Zachary, experienced a spiritual attack on his mind, no earthly help could be found. I cried out to God to make it stop. As days turned to months, I became offended.
Our enemy often attacks with whispers like, “God says he’s Healer. Restorer. Provider. But where is he now?” He casts doubt on God’s true identity, in an attempt to confuse our identity, and steal our destiny.
But things aren’t always as they appear. God provided a simple yet profound strategy, leading to complete healing. This is our raw testimony.
Learn to:
Implement this same Biblical strategy for victorious spiritual warfare
Embrace the process of transformation, while contending for victory
Release offenses toward God and rediscover His extravagant love
Move beyond knowledge of God to more intimate heart belief
Establish your God-given identity, destiny and calling
Find redemption for your story!
If the caterpillar only knew—while in darkness—God was giving him wings. Have you ever been through a dark or difficult season? I have. When my son, Zachary, experienced a spiritual attack on his mind, no earthly help could be found.
I cried out to God to make it stop. As days turned to months, I became offended. Our enemy often attacks with whispers like, “God says he’s Healer. Restorer. Provider. But where is he now?” He casts doubt on God’s true identity, in an attempt to confuse our identity, and steal our destiny. But things aren’t always as they appear. God provided a simple yet profound strategy, leading to complete healing.
This is our raw testimony. Learn to: Implement this same Biblical strategy for victorious spiritual warfare; Embrace the process of transformation, while contending for victory; Release offenses toward God and rediscover His extravagant love; Move beyond knowledge of God to more intimate heart belief; Establish your God-given identity, destiny and calling; Find redemption for your story!
This book Includes: A Devotional, Scripture Lists, Journaling Prompts, and Guides for application. Second Edition: Revised and Expanded. Previously Published as Who Do You Say I Am?, by Kristen M. Smeltzer, 2017.
Kristen Smeltzer has been a friend for thirty years. She’s a healthy, loving, joyful Christian who did well at raising her boys. She didn’t expect to find herself in a battle for one son’s destiny, but then, millions of parents have found themselves facing the same battle. Spiritual forces are hard at work in our culture to misidentify both God and our children. Kristen’s gripping story confronts us with the spiritual nature of the battle we face, while giving us practical, biblical strategies that work. It’s a hopeful, encouraging story and a must read for parents.
Bill Dwyer
Senior Pastor, The Valley Vineyard, Reseda, CA
We believe that God has given Kristen a timely depth of insight into a spiritual struggle that is so deceptive that the number of those taken captive by it seems to be exponential and spreading like wildfire by the day. Each one of us, I’m sure, has been affected in some way, either by our own experience with “identity theft” or by that of a loved one. With Kristen’s story comes understanding and direction to help us through the process and fight for the victory that Jesus died for us to have. With that said, no matter where you are at in your walk with God, this is a must read for every believer, because it is crucial that the very foundation of our life should be knowing who God is and who He says we are.
Stuart and Sharon Young
YWAM Honolulu Director of Training, 1984-1992
I too have been one who has sat in front of “Zachary,” staring into his eyes, trying my best to offer a glimpse of hope. This man was my husband, who in his mind, felt like he was never going to get free from the pain and torment. The good news is that our God is so good and He only wants the best for each of His kids. Kristen Smeltzer tells it like it is. There is power in the process and through it all, she has written a very heartfelt, helpful book that will not only strengthen you but give you tools to reach out and help others.
Kathy Vallotton
Senior Leadership Team – Bethel Church, Redding, CA
Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry
For anyone who knows there are forces in this world beyond our sight, anyone fighting for the hearts and souls of their children, anyone who needs hope when there is none to grasp, this is a must-read book. With raw vulnerability and penetrating spiritual insight, Kristen Smeltzer tells a true story of her son that will go deep into your heart, soul, and spirit.
James L. Rubart
Bestselling Author of The Long Journey to Jake Palmer
2017 Carol Award Winner, Speculative Christy Award Winner
Don’t Cheat the Butterfly is a testimony of hope, so badly needed by so many. As a generation, many are offended with God. We also seem to be under constant attack with thoughts of worthlessness, hopelessness and failures galore. This keeps us from rising up into our true identity in Christ. We all need to hear Kristen’s testimony of how to walk through our offenses with God and overcome such an attack on our identity. I encourage all to let the warfare for Zachary David warn and inform you. Buy the book, put it to work—and give it away.
John Loren Sandford
Co-Founder of Elijah House, Inc.
Best-Selling Author of Transformation of the Inner Man
An amazing work that will have an endless effect, this testimony of God’s love and faithfulness during times of trial and darkness will change lives. Kristen Smeltzer instills fresh hope in the God who delivers His people out of the darkness and into His marvelous light, and who is continually preparing a future for us beyond what we could ask or think.
Cal Pierce
Director, Healing Rooms Ministries
Don’t Cheat the Butterfly is God’s secret weapon! I found myself holding my breath as I turned the page. The strategies contained in this book are applicable to so many areas and seasons of our lives, not just the ones Kristen has so transparently and courageously written about. The contents will not only inform you, but empower you to come through victorious. I have already added the strategies Kristen Smeltzer presents to my spiritual arsenal. I recommend that everyone read this book. I will definitely pass it on!
Chris Anthony-Lansdowne
Host of Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family
