No Matter Where I Go - by Jessica Mathisen (Hardcover)

About the Book

No Matter Where I Go is one little girl's story of foster care, but it reflects the experiences of the more than 400,000 children in the foster system at any given time. Follow Elena's journey as she discovers that God's love might look different at different times, but He always cares for her.

Book Synopsis

Elena's home life is not what it's supposed to be. She loves her mom and dad, but sometimes it feels scary to be home. When Elena is placed in foster care, she wonders if she will ever see her family again. That's when several grown-ups in her life repeat these words over her:

"No matter where you go,
no matter where you are,
God loves you big and cares for you.
Just trust this in your heart."

Follow Elena's journey as she wonders how she can know that God loves and cares for her when her life is so hard. Through the words and actions of people around her, Elena discovers that she is never alone in her sadness or fear. God's love might look different at different times, but He is always there.

No Matter Where I Go is one little girl's story of foster care, but it reflects the experiences of the more than 400,000 children in the foster system at any given time. This book is perfect for a child in foster care, foster families, churches that need foster care resources, people supporting fostering families, or anyone who wants to gain empathy for foster children.

Review Quotes

"Jessica Mathisen's book, No Matter Where I Go, captures the true nature of foster care. Not to spoil the ending, but it doesn't wrap Elena's story up in a perfect bow. There isn't resolution to questions like how long Elena will be in foster care? Or Will Elena be able go home? This is why it is the perfect book to read with a child in foster care. This book doesn't make false promises. Instead, it grounds a child in the truth, that no matter where we go, no matter where we are, God loves us and cares for us!"
Paige Zezulka, a former foster and now adoptive mom

"Jessica is a gifted storyteller, and in this heartfelt book, she generously shares her insights into God's love for His children. Through these pages, you'll discover that God loves you, sees you, cares for you, and you can trust Him with the plans He has for your life. Join her on a journey of faith and experience the goodness of God, as you come to know Him as El Roi - the God who sees - and can be trusted!"
Tricia Collins, TBRI Practitioner and Director of Missional Impact, Child Bridge Montana

"No Matter Where I Go is a beautiful, hope-filled glimpse into the heart of a child in foster care. Jessica gently helps readers grow in empathy and understanding--making this a must-read for foster families, churches, and anyone walking alongside foster children. Children will be so blessed by this."
Alexandra Hoover, Author, Speaker, and Ministry Leader

About the Author

Jessica Mathisen is a former elementary school teacher passionate about communicating God's love to others through words and relationships. Her greatest joy is helping people know and love God's Word. She lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and three kids. You can get to know her at jessicanmathisen.com, on Instagram @jessicanmathisen, or through her podcast, The Fullness of Joy.