false 4 0 false false Sat Aug 08 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 30 16:42:58 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 08 13:05:34 -0700 2009 Sheila can tell something isn't quite right; especially when Ace calls her by his ex-wife's name. She doesn't have the close relationship with God that Lynette has, so she isn't trying to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in this matter. When she finds out what's going on, she calls on her manipulative friend, Cassandra, to devise a plan that will help her keep her man.
In The Last Woman Standing the author doesn't mention God just every now and then. He is a main focus in the story: Ace and Lynette both love the Lord. They include the heavenly Father in their conversations with each other and other people. They don't just seek Him when they're troubled, they include Him in every aspect of their lives and they teach their teenage daughters, Carmen and Jada, to do the same. Lynette's parents, Pop Walter and Mama Claudette, are a couple who honor God first, then each other. Lynette's best friend, Audrey, and her husband, Kirk, are good examples of how spouses in a Christian marriage should relate to one another. Grandma Toot lives her life according to God's Word and she has a spiritual discernment that will make the devil flee! My favorite character, Jamal, is a nice, respectable young man who has a close relationship with God and knows how to treat a lady. And even though Sheila kept rationalizing, deep down she knew God was trying to do something in her life.
I really enjoyed reading this book! It is true Christian fiction! I had seen McCollors' name often and I always meant to read her work. The cover drew me to this one and I'm glad it did; otherwise, I would have missed out on an entertaining read that teaches valuable lessons without being preachy. I won't go on and on about all of the important messages this inspirational novel sends. I'll just mention one: Christians don't always get it right, but God is forgiving and if they would learn to trust in Him and follow His lead, things will turn out for the best.
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