After more than 30 years of making music with Go Fish—writing songs, touring the country, and helping kids learn about Jesus in fun and memorable ways—you’d think I would’ve seen it all. But this book…this one is different.
It’s not just a book. It’s my story—wrapped in rhythm and rhyme, beautifully illustrated, and designed for children, but carrying a message that speaks to all of us. It’s about brokenness, grace, identity, and redemption. It’s about how God doesn’t discard what’s damaged. He restores it. He uses it.
“The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
—Psalm 147:2–3 (ESV)
This message came from my own experience. I know what it feels like to be burned out. To be tired of pretending. To wonder if the cracks in your story disqualify you from being used by God. I believed those lies for too long. But when I finally got honest about my brokenness—and brought it into the light—that’s when everything started to change.
And now, to take that story and turn it into something kids can understand? That’s a gift only God could have orchestrated.
Working with illustrator Jan Dolby, creating the music video, and hearing from parents and leaders who’ve already been impacted by the message has confirmed something deep in my heart: This book matters.
I truly believe A Broken Crayon is going to open doors. Not just in schools and churches, but in hearts—young and old. I hope you’ll preorder your copy today at GoFishResources.com. It’s perfect for bedtime, classroom story time, or any moment where a child (or adult) needs to be reminded: God isn’t done with you yet.
And if you’d like me to come and share this story live—with the song, the video, and the message of the gospel—I’d be honored. Visit GoFishResources.com/jamie to learn more.
Thank you for following this journey with me. I can’t wait to hear how A Broken Crayon makes a difference in your world.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.”
—Ecclesiastes 3:11 (ESV)
