Lynn Schmalz of Appleton, Wis. has released her second children’s book “What Is Church?” through Pedal Down Promotions.

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 19, 2022 – As a self-described lifelong learner, Lynn Schmalz of Appleton, Wis. has embraced a newfound mission to share her diverse experiences and thirst for knowledge through her enthusiasm for writing and illustrating children’s books.

Schmalz’s latest children’s book “What Is Church?” continues the inquisitive nature of her debut children’s book “What Is School?” released in late 2021.

Published by Pedal Down Promotions of Manitowoc, Wis., Schmalz’s “What Is Church?” features 31 pages of informative and inspirational messages with Christianity and the word of God serving as the centerpiece of full-color illustrations designed to intrigue and captivate both children and adults alike.

Schmalz, who is a Kaukauna, Wis. native, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and is presently employed as a paraprofessional in the Kimberly Area School District.

“What Is Church?” came to fruition through Schmalz’s desire for learning about complex subjects and sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ.

“I am a lifelong learner,” Schmalz said. “I have always been curious to try and figure out how things work. I love to read to gain insight in answering questions I have. Who is God? Who are we? Why are we here? Why did Jesus come from heaven to earth? What is our goal, mission? What is truth? Socrates said the unexamined life is not worth living. How do we examine our lives? What do we use to do so? Culture? Society? Our emotions? The Bible? What is truth? I believe when you know better, you do better!

“The more I learn, the more questions I have,” she said. “The inspiration for this book is to share the truth of Jesus with others. Come and hear God’s word, go and share his love! Why has the Bible been around as long as it has? It is written, ‘Man does not live on bread alone but on every word from the mouth of God.’ God’s Word is mysterious, intriguing and transforming! Don’t take my word for it…read it yourself and see! Readers will find the main problem of human life and the perfect solution too. It will also give the reader inspiration to truly seek to understand who Jesus is, what he has done and who we are because of him.”

“What Is Church?” has a similar look and feel when compared to “What Is School?,” while clearly establishing its own identity.

“‘What Is School?’ and ‘What Is Church?’ are both passionately written because I believe strongly in the topics as they are both part of everyday life for me,” Schmalz said. “They both give the reader successful strategies to problems faced as a school and as the church. They both highlight the person’s choice to choose to learn or not, and to choose to respect authority or not. The choice chosen will have consequences. Both books need the learner to seek to understand through listening and truly hearing the message and to be motivated to pursue more learning which will profit the learner in many ways. Both show that we are better together…unity and peace and treating others as we would like to be treated.

“The differences between the two are that faith is a gift not a choice, whereas learning is a choice,” she said. “’What Is Church?’ emphasizes what has been done for us whereas ‘What Is School?’ emphasizes our responsibility to make choices and choose to learn from them or not.”

“What Is Church?” is now available for purchase for $10 at Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, or by contacting Schmalz directly at lynnschmalz@sbcglobal.net.

For more information on Lynn Schmalz  and her “What Is Church?” children’s book, contact Pedal Down Promotions via email at pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, by phone at 920-323-7970 or by visiting www.pedaldownpromo.com.