God Loves "Buts"

Carmen Wilson is a breath of fresh air in a world craving realness. God Loves “Buts” is more than a book-it’s a vulnerable, honest, and laugh-out-loud journey into the heart of transformation. With every page, Carmen invites you into her deeply personal discoveries where humor meets healing and grace meets grit. Her writing is raw, relatable, and refreshingly insightful. You’ll chuckle at her wit, nod in recognition at her honesty, and feel empowered by the truths she uncovers along the way. This is not just a read-it’s an experience. Get ready to go deeper, laugh harder, and feel freer with every musing from this bold and exciting new voice. Missy Maxwell Worton Award-winning Author of Don’t Mess With This Mama President of Warrior Writer Training & Light Warrior Publishing

God blessed me with Carmen’s friendship long before either of us fully knew Him-or realized how deeply we needed Him. Two serious misfits from seriously dysfunctional homes (which felt oddly normal at the time), we were drawn to each other by our shared, warped, and wonderfully sarcastic sense of humor- a survival skill we both honed without knowing that Jesus would one day become our true saving grace. My prayer is that as you read God Loves “Buts” Musings from a Misfit, you will see Him in a fresh and personal way through the eyes of my dear misfit friend-who is honest, vulnerable, hysterically funny, and deeply sincere in her pursuit of her Savior. And perhaps, as you turn these pages, you’ll recognize that God’s family is filled with many who once felt unseen or unheard-until someone stopped to listen to their story. We all have a story that points to a God who loves us so deeply, He will cross every border, boundary, and barrier to reach us. If you have ever wondered if your story matters, this book will show you that it does. Kelly Linn Fredrickson Lifelong Friend and Fellow Misfit

I first met Carmen as she read a story now told within these pages. I found her authenticity refreshing as she gave voice to things I have thought but would never have said out loud. In her story, I saw pieces of my own. In God Loves “Buts” Musings from a Misfit, Carmen Wilson invites the reader on her journey, marked by raw honesty, gentle humor, and wisdom learned in the trenches of life. You will laugh, nod your head in agreement, wipe away a tear, and likely whisper, “Me, too.” But more than anything, you will walk away with hope-the kind of hope that only comes when you realize you are not alone, and God is not finished writing your story. This is not just a book you read-it’s a journey you take. And when you finish, you will feel seen, understood, and a bit braver for your own path ahead. Donna Bess Award-Winning Author, Sidetracked to Surrender: A True Story of Overcoming Trials and Finding Redemption in God’s Love

Carmen Wilson earned a BS in Social Work and MSW specializing in child development, but considers her real education came from raising her kids and surviving the chaotic seasons of carpools, team sports, and managing a small menagerie of pets. She is currently enjoying her empty nest with her golf-loving husband and their high-strung but sweet Belgian Malinois. Carmen writes with an authentic voice that allows you to express life’s deepest disappointments with grace and humor and find God in those moments where life is challenging.