The Heart Who Wanted to Lasso Thoughts
by Beth Guckenberger
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Pub Date Feb 03 2026 | Archive Date Dec 31 2025
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Description
When a heart feels left out, what can stop the stampede of grumbly thoughts? Prayers of thankfulness and a lasso of gratitude can change any child’s day—and life!
“Ugh! Bad thoughts, you don’t belong here.
Get. Out. Of. My. HEAD.
You aren’t helping at all.
Go away!” the heart said.
And that seemed to work.
Until …
The party looks so fun! Full of party food, games, and people! But one little cowboy is uninvited and oh-so-unhappy. Bad thoughts threaten to carry his heart away, but God helps him learn to lasso those thoughts with thankful prayers. See how the power of gratitude can help us all fight off envy and discontentment with hope and joy.
Parents and teachers looking for ways to help kids navigate big feelings will love the StrongHeart Stories, a series of illustrated spiritual tales by Beth Guckenberger and Irina Mileo. Each book helps children develop the language and biblical tools they need—Scripture, worship, rest, confession, prayer, and community—to be strong for the heart battles they face. In The Heart Who Wanted to Lasso Thoughts, based on 2 Corinthians 10:5, children learn how to be thankful for the good all around them instead of being carried away by negativity. Let’s train an emerging generation to grow strong hearts and sound minds and be free from the power of the enemy!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780830786015 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 40 |
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Average rating from 9 members
Featured Reviews
Chelsea W, Reviewer
The Heart Who Wanted to Lasso Thoughts is a powerful, must-read for families. It offers a brilliant and simple concept: using a "lasso of gratitude" to combat negative thoughts. The illustrations are vibrant, and the faith-based narrative effectively empowers children to find hope and build emotional resilience. It's a fantastic, practical resource for teaching kids how to manage anxiety and focus on thankfulness. We were able to have many conversations while reading it and even after. Highly recommended!
Nitoy G, Reviewer
Nice book on keeping our thoughts captive that our little ones can understand. I was expecting the verse that the author will use but I'm glad there are lots of verses that will help us cope thoughts that are not Christ honoring. It's good to read books with inspired by verses that I not the usual thing for children. The representation of the thoughts are spot on and easily relatable for kids.
Amanda D, Reviewer
This book is fantastic for kids who deal with depression, anxiety and self-doubt. I will immediately be tracking down a hard copy for my niece who is in therapy for depression at age 10. I think this was so well written and the bible verses were sprinkled in well. The transitions and references to the passages were done very smoothly and it was too heavy handed like I find some religious children's books. I think the illustrations were well done and love the message of the book.
Thank you Netgalley and Beth Guckenberger for an advance copy!
Shelley C, Reviewer
Oh, I loved this! As a mom to three littles, we are constantly trying to find ways to remind our girls that their worth doesn't come from what others think of them but from who God says they are. It can be so hard for them to understand when their feelings are hurt or they are feeling left out. This book did a wonderful job of speaking biblical truths into these situations that all littles will face at one time or another, despite our best efforts to help guard their hearts. I can't wait to read more of the StrongHeart Stories.
Kristina P, Reviewer
PUBLISH DATE: February 3, 2026
This is one of my favorite children's books I have read in quite some time. I love that the author uses scripture to reinforce the Biblical guidance of holding our thoughts captive. This book is easy for kids to understand, and teaches how we can fight our emotions, bad thoughts and lies from the world with the Bible. I would highly recommend this book if you have children, and I love that it has scripture woven throughout!!!!
I received a complimentary digital ARC [Advanced Reader Copy] of this book via NetGalley. Thank you to David C Cook Publishing and the author, for the opportunity to read and review this title prior to publication. As always, the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
BOOK TITLE: The Heart Who Wanted to Lasso Thoughts
SERIES: Book 5 of StrongHeart Stories
AUTHOR: Beth Guckenberger
PUBLISHER: David C Cook
FORMAT: e-book
PAGES: 40
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