About the Book

Book Title: So That Nothing is Lost Author: Rev. Dr. Kim Engelmann Genre: Devotional Release Date: May 19, 2026 You haven’t heard it all before! If you have been a Christian for a while, this six-week daily devotional will offer you new perspectives on familiar Biblical texts. These short poignant writings will inspire a deeper spiritual walk as they flesh out a more profound understanding of the deep love of Jesus, evident in the more nuanced themes in Scripture that are often overlooked. How can we understand the miraculous catch of fish in a larger context? How might the Emmaus Road event hold answers for us when it comes to our own suffering? Why does a rooster crow as a sign of Peter’s denial?

Excerpt from the Book:

“Moses said to them, “Let no one leave of it until the morning.” Notwithstanding they didn’t listen to Moses, but some of them left of it until the morning, so it bred worms and became foul; and Moses was angry with them.” (Exodus 16:19-20 WEB) This text means that the leftovers, the extra Manna that they didn’t consume, spoiled overnight.  In the feeding of the 5,000, the gathering of ALL the pieces, even the leftovers, is something new that comes with the New Covenant. In Christ, everything is redeemed and used for God’s glory. This applies even to things in our lives that have caused great suffering for us. The ultimate example of this is the cross – the worst form of execution now considered by millions a symbol of healing and forgiveness. When I think of the broken pieces in my life – the results of the wilderness of my own experience, I can be discouraged if I think of them as fragmented bits of scattered remains that no one is interested in. But when I gather those discarded parts of me, those things I would rather not look at, these discarded broken pieces come together to form a mosaic, a plan.  This tells me that even the worst of what I experience can become an abundant blessing and lead to resurrection if given to God.

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About the Author

It’s great being a Chaplain at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, working with our Veterans in addictions and mental health!  Hearing their courageous stories of faith inspires me to write about the healing, transforming power of Christ in whatever ways I can.  I think kids have a special knack for tuning into that spiritual reality that brings hope and meaning to our lives.  I had so much fun updating the Joona Trilogy and making it work for a new generation!  There is so much to write about when it comes to God, who may not always be understandable but who is always desirable.

   I am married to a clinical psychologist husband who works out of Burlpres church in Burlingame CA.  We like to fish, play tennis, go to the ocean with our golden retriever and golden doodle, and sail.  Our three grown kids are nearby and we enjoy spending time with them too!  I am a Princeton Seminary graduate and a Boston University School of Theology Doctoral nerd.  I think that is all except I love it when people read what I write and comment.  So please do!