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April 15, 2022
What Wondrous Love is This!
“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree …” Galatians 3:13 KJV
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What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
To bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,
To bear the dreadful curse for my soul!
When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down,
When I was sinking down, sinking down,
When I was sinking down beneath God’s righteous frown,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul.
To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing;
To God and to the Lamb I will sing;
To God and to the Lamb, who is the great I AM,
While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing,
While millions join the theme, I will sing.
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on.
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing his love for me,
And through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on,
And through eternity I’ll sing on.
April 13, 2022
Cover Reveal: Place of Refuge by Kristina Hall
Fear. Danger. Trust.
Tony Dorence has faced death too many times, and he’s facing it again. Because even though he, his sister, and his friends have fled into the wilderness, they can’t escape the relentless government official determined to kill them.
Merri Dorence fights to survive, to help her brother and her friends, to keep her eyes on God. Yet her faith is shaky, and fear attacks.
When confronted by an impossible trial, will they find a place of refuge? Or will evil finally win?
April 11, 2022
Review: Deadlock by P.D. Atkerson
Deadlock by P.D. Atkerson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 stars
This is my second P.D. Atkerson book (the first being Phantom Thief), and let me tell you something. This book was great, but it was made especially amazing because of the background knowledge I had from Phantom Thief. I think I shall forever be a Gregory fan.
Characters: So let’s start off with the obvious – Gregory! Seeing him in a different form from the Simon Lee books changed my perspective so much. He reminded me a little bit of Simon, but he wasn’t quite as sarcastic, and he just seemed way more broken. I felt so much for him! I though he was really well done – no, he wasn’t portrayed as innocent in the plot he’d nearly committed, but you could also tell he had been very controlled and manipulated into the person he’d become. And the Winfields! I loved them, especially Jonathan. The way they sacrificially loved this teenage assassin dude was so beautiful and amazing. And Cody was also fun – he was always kind of surprising me with all of the twists and turns of his part of the plot.
Writing Style/Plot: The writing style was really nice – Atkerson has a clear, concise voice that works well with this type of book. And the plot? Wow! The whole idea of Deadlock and Gregory’s past was really interesting, and while there were some moments of action, a lot of quality character development really propelled the plot. The pacing was great, and I don’t think it ever felt like it dragged at all. And, like any good first book in the series, I’m left with questions!
Moral/Theme: The biggest theme this book explored was sacrificial love – love displayed by the Winfields as they dimly reflected Christ’s love. The way they adopted Gregory into their family and forgave him so readily was a beautiful picture of forgiveness. It was great to watch Gregory hear the Gospel, and I’m excited to see how his spiritual journey continues throughout the series.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! If you’re looking for a clean, fast-paced book, this one’s for you. And I need to get the second one in the very near future – I can’t wait to read more about Gregory!
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
April 8, 2022
The Ups and Downs of Publishing
As all writers know, drafting an entire book, editing it, moaning over it, fretting over it, and finally publishing it takes forever. When you’re in the weeds, it feels like you will never get out.
And then, one day, it’s all over.
With the click of a finger, the book is published. Gone, out of your hands, off onto its journey into the world and into your readers’ hands.
Sounds lovely, doesn’t it?
And it is. Publishing is very exciting, and it’s something every author dreams of at one point or another. Getting to hold your book in your own hands is so thrilling. (I still have to stare at the print copies sometimes! 
)
But both times I’ve published (Unknown and Unworthy), there was no dramatic rush of joy. I was terrified. Most recently, with Unworthy, I started fretting almost immediately. Had I forgotten something crucial? Had something gone wrong, and I’d copied and pasted something double?
I felt pretty terrible … and that whole night and into the next day, I kept working myself into a tizzy. I remember sitting on the couch reading, and like a crazy author, I began trying to discover a thousand plot holes, tiny mistakes, and the whole gambit.
Yeah, I have problems.
But after a couple days, the initial panic faded. Then the rest of the post-publishing blues happened.
Maybe it was the combination of increasing schoolwork or the final limp across the finish line of the first edits of book #3, but after I published Unworthy, I had no desire to edit. No desire to write.
It was rough.
Even when you’ve achieved your massive goal, moving on from that is super hard. I wasn’t super invested in the characters still, I don’t think (and they show up in like every other book in the series, anyway – poor people), but I just had no desire to work on anything after laboring over Unworthy for so long.
It was weird not to have a desire to keep pushing for those final edits, to eke a few words out here and there. In general, I consistently enjoy writing, and it’s something I look forward to at the end of the day.
But not then.
So I rested.
Maybe you’re in the same place, where your creativity and drive has vanished into thin air. And that happens for many, many reasons – not just publishing. Maybe your life is super busy, or you’re working through trials, or maybe you’re just struggling with writing for no apparent reason.
And that’s when you just have to let yourself take a break and breathe. It’s just part of the whole process … and as many of you know, it’s a gnarly one. Being an author is hard, hard work. There are all sorts of emotional and mental facets of the deal, and it seems these troubles come with every cycle of the publishing process.
So what do we do?
Breathe. Pray. And trust the Lord to get you to the end – in His strength.
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31
How do you all approach the times in your life when you don’t feel like writing or editing at all? How have you gotten over the post-publishing blues? I’d love to hear from you!
April 6, 2022
Review: Red Rover, Red Rover by Perry Elisabeth Kirkpatrick
Red Rover, Red Rover by Perry Elisabeth Kirkpatrick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I had seen this book floating around GR for a while now, and I finally got a chance to read it! I wasn’t too sure what to expect – I knew it had something to do with spies, but this is different than your normal espionage read.
Characters: Emily and Brent were great together – let’s just get that out of the way first. I really enjoyed that Emily was an average girl with average problems. (I enjoy the normal, “mundane” characters the most sometimes!) Watching Brent fumble his way through the coffee shop was humorous, but we all knew there was more than just a normal day at the cafe going on a few chapters in. I loved Emily always wanting Brent to pull out a super-spy gadget, and then he’d always tell her, “Movie stuff, Emily. Movie stuff.” So true! But Brent was pretty epic of a spy – I would’ve like to see a little bit more about him, but I guess that’s what the rest of the series is for. And the doctor guy … Aleksy. Cool dude! (Also, his name. I liked it.)
Setting/Writing Style/Plot: The writing was very straight-forward, and it totally worked with this type of book. It just felt casual and chill. And the setting? Very normal – see a theme here? But the plot … not so normal. Emily got dragged into a mess! (I also found Brent’s spy headquarters pretty fun.)
Moral/Theme: Not too much to say here. It was a short book, so there wasn’t a ton of room to develop the characters much or see much growth, but it would’ve been nice to see some sort of moral. Maybe I just totally missed it (highly possible), but this just seemed like a clean read, not really a Christian one. I think there were a few prayers, but that was about it.
Overall … this was fun. It wasn’t really thrilling, but it wasn’t boring, either. It worked really well as a relaxing story where my brain didn’t have to work too hard, and neither did my emotions! I’d be interested in reading the other books in this series sometime in the future!
April 4, 2022
Interview: Laurel Jean, Author of This Will Not Last
Raw and achingly honest, This Will Not Last is a collection of poetry that captures the fluctuating emotions that lace life’s pathway.
Wonder, grief, happiness, and heartache all have their turn to shine in this collection, ultimately bowing to the truth of their transience…and the sturdy realization of God’s unshakeable goodness.
this death
this shedding
of all I’ve known
must come before the rays of sun
burst bright upon my soul
to wake
a seed of what’s to come.
this death
this dying will not last
this, too
this, too
this, too, shall pass.
VH: Hi, Laurel, and welcome to the blog! I’m so excited to have you join me today, and congratulations on the release of This Will Not Last! It’s such a beautiful book of heartfelt poetry.
LJ: Thank you so much, Vanessa! I’m so happy that you liked This Will Not Last, and I’m glad to be here.:)
VH: Tell me a little bit about your writing journey. When did you first start writing?
LJ: I honestly can’t remember a time when I wasn’t writing. I always had a story in the works! I started my poetry notebook when I was ten – it was a purple spiral-bound notebook that held a few poems about frost, my dad, and not being able to sleep on hot summer nights. Obviously, so profound. XD I thought freestyle poetry was ridiculous and for people who weren’t talented enough to come up with rhymes…until I found myself writing a freestyle poem to emotionally process my great-grandmother’s death when I was thirteen. Eventually I just continued to write more and more freestyle poetry as I kept processing life!
VH: What’s the hardest part about writing for you?
LJ: When writing fiction, I struggle to share enough details about the surroundings, as the characters’ personalities, backstories, and personal struggles are more important to me than the physical details! When I’m writing poetry, the hardest part is remembering that it’s okay to write poems that are complete flops. Each one is a learning opportunity! Some will make it to the world and some most definitely won’t…and that’s totally okay.:)
VH: What authors have deeply influenced your writing?
LJ: A few years ago Ernest Hemingway’s concise storytelling in The Old Man and the Sea really revolutionized the way I write. It amazed me to see how much detail and emotion he could pack into one sentence by implication, and I’ve begun to write my poetry and prose that way. Every word must count!
I’m blown away by Charles Dickens’ masterful plotting and the way he weaves so many supposed “loose ends” together in a way that blows your mind. That has definitely influenced the way I’m plotting my novel.
Ruth Bell Graham’s poetic style has also influenced mine. Her poems are so lovely and effortlessly rhythmic. That’s my goal in many of my poems!
VH: What’s one of your best pieces of advice for an aspiring author?
LJ: Don’t bury yourself in your writing…live your life to the hilt! The story you’re living is the most important one you’ll ever tell, so don’t let it fall victim to your fictional stories. Get out there and build relationships and go on adventures. Ultimately this will make you a better writer, as well! You can study writing craft until you’re blue in the face, but nothing beats raw experience for giving your writing passion and depth.
VH: What is your favorite part about writing poetry?
Often I write poetry so I can process heavy emotions and get my thoughts nailed down. It’s just a way for me to create beautiful things out of brokenness! I love the fact that doing what I need and love to do is a way I can share hope and encouragement with others.
VH: At what point did you realize you wanted to publish? How did you decide to go indie?
LJ: I think I’ve always wanted to publish a novel…but poetry was never really a consideration for me. Actually, when I first started compiling This Will Not Last in the late summer of 2021, I saw it primarily as a low-risk project that I could use to get my feet wet in the indie publishing world. That way if it flopped, it wouldn’t be a big deal because it wasn’t a huge novel! It’s hilarious to me how God really turned that around and showed me that this book would truly bless people…it wouldn’t be just a trial run.
Quite frankly, I decided to go indie because I wanted control! (Imagine that…) I wanted to be able to publish my own way on my own timeline, control what the book looked like and contained, and be in charge of the marketing. I’m so glad I did…the whole process has been an adventure!
VH: Tell me a little bit about This Will Not Last.
LJ: The picture that comes to mind when I think of This Will Not Last is that of sunlight trickling into a dark room and bouncing off shattered glass, glinting shimmers of light. There’s a lot of pain and brokenness expressed in this collection, but hope shines through in such a gentle and honest way. I’ve heard from a couple of people that they aren’t big on poetry…but they really loved this collection! That makes my heart so happy.
This Will Not Last weighs in at 47 poems, with a couple extra unofficially poked in there.:)
VH: What was the inspiration behind this book?
LJ: Lots of heartache and hunger for God. I wrote several of these poems in some hard moments as I was trying to grapple with emotional pain and grope for God’s comfort and faithfulness. When I saw several poems with that theme popping up in my collection, I decided to pull them together into This Will Not Last.
VH: What do you hope readers will take away from your writing?
LJ: I hope that it will make readers feel known. That they will realize they aren’t the only ones who feel and hurt so deeply. That the reality of hope in the midst of suffering, made possible because of Christ, will be so very clear to them. That it will remind or show them that God is only a heartcry away, and that He is good. So good. And that because of Him, the suffering of His children will not last.
VH: What do your upcoming projects look like?
LJ: Currently I’m in the early stages of writing a dual timeline novel and a collection of flash fiction. I’m still writing poetry like crazy…so another poetry collection will be coming someday down the road! We’ll see what happens.:)
VH: Thanks so much for chatting with me today, Laurel, and congrats again!
About the Author
Laurel Jean is a farm girl, poet, coffee connoisseur, and disciple of Christ.
Her idea of a good time depends on her mood… but may include any or all of the following activities: reading classics, chatting with friends and family, listening to and making music, whipping insane amounts of mashed potatoes, and writing down anything worth remembering.
April 1, 2022
Liebster Award 2.0!
And here we go on the second round of the Liebster Award! Elisha from The Voyaging Storyteller tagged me this time. (Thank you, Elisha!) So without further adieu …
Les Questions and My AnswersWhat’s something that made you happy today?
Hmm … good question. I like this one. One of my classes was online the day I wrote this, so it was shorter, and I didn’t have to go to campus. So yay!
What books have you re-read the most?
For fiction, probably the Cheney Duvall, MD series. Oh, and my own, if editing counts.
Probably the Bible for nonfiction.
Do you think aliens exist?
Nope. Biblically, I think it gets a little too sketchy, because how do they fit into the redemption of humans? Are they not sinners and don’t need a Savior? Because if they’re not angels or demons or humans … it gets really weird really quick.
So yeah. No aliens, in my opinion.
If you had to travel back in time and permanently live there, what time period would you choose and why?
Yikes, this one is hard! Maybe … the fifties or something? I don’t want to live way back when, because sanitation was lacking. Yuck.
What are some of the main qualities you value in a good book?
Good characters. Solid, exciting, or intriguing plot. And lots of truth. We need the Bible here.
Would you rather be extremely short or extremely tall?
Probably extremely short. I feel like it gets really difficult to even function in society when you’re extremely tall, because you run into the tops of doorways and everything. But if you’re really short, you’d probably have issues reaching things … still going with short, though. You could definitely hide more easily as a short person.
What motivates you to get out of bed every morning?
I guess I don’t really sit there and think about giving myself an option. But I think it’s getting duties done, doing the things that God has called me to. And it doesn’t hurt that I get to read for a bit and have a protein shake when I get up, either.
What is a unique quality or quirk about you that not many people know about?
I’m a health food nut! My family knows about this, but most other people don’t. So yeah. Give me all the salads and avocados, please!
Is it OK to ask the genie for infinite wishes?
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What is your favorite kind of weather?
Definitely like sunny and 65 or 70. Probably about like everyone’s favorite weather.
If you could have tea and biscuits with any fictional character, who would it be and why?
We’re going back to Cheney Duvall here. She’s just my old friend, basically, and it’d be hilarious to actually talk to her. Oh, and Shiloh has to come with her. We’d have a blast, and besides, those people were always eating the most rich, delicious food. We wouldn’t have the British tea and biscuits; we’d have real Southern biscuits and sweet tea. 
Since this is my second time around on this tag, I’m not going to nominate anyone. However, if you’d like to answer Elisha’s really interesting questions, consider yourself nominated! 
March 30, 2022
Review: Love from Afar by Penny Zeller
Love from Afar by Penny Zeller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Love from Afar was my first book by Penny Zeller, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But what I found was a sweet, gentle story with a touch of humor!
Characters: Meredith was a nice MC, outgoing and kind – and definitely a good match for Gabe! I loved that Gabe wasn’t this perfectly suave guy who could just charm a woman off her feet, but was realistically shy and introverted. Tillie and Lula were also fun to have around – the whole thing with the candy bribes was kind of hilarious. And while they both acted pretty mature, they had several traits that showed that they were actually kids, too, which was super appropriate for that age range.
Setting/Writing Style/Plot: I loved the Western setting, and the little events around the town were fun. Zeller’s writing style also fit the book well, bringing with it an elegant simplicity. And while the plot wasn’t super exciting, it didn’t drag for me. It just felt very relaxing and enjoyable!
Theme/Moral: There wasn’t a huge moral in this novella, but the characters definitely followed the Lord, which was great to see. I think maybe one theme that was a little understated would be waiting and trusting that the Lord would bring the right person into one’s life. Although there wasn’t a huge moral, this book was a very clean, Christian romance.
Overall, I enjoyed Love from Afar, and I’d like to read more by this author sometime. If you enjoy historical Christian fiction, find yourself a copy and enjoy!
March 28, 2022
Guest Post by Alyssa Watson: Looking to the Past to Prepare for the Future
Today I have a very special treat for everyone because I get to welcome my sweet friend Alyssa to the blog! If you don’t already know her, she blogs over at Seeking the Timeless Anchor. She is a historical fiction author (planning to publish her first book in the near future), and it was great to hear her thoughts on the importance of history, especially in this day and age when history is being “canceled” by anyone who does not agree with it.
So without further adieu … take it away, Alyssa!
Why is history so important to the times we are living in now? How does it affect us and change who we are? Does it really matter when history is erased and rewritten?
These are questions that we all have been forced to ask ourselves in the twisted culture we live in. History is no longer being taught in our schools. It is being removed from our cities and erased from our country.
So we ask ourselves, “Does it really matter?”
One of the common problems our societies are being faced with is governments and organizations attacking history. Some parts of history are blatantly taught in skewed ways, while others are rewritten and made to fit the modern agenda. Still others yet are sugar coated or, even worse, completely left out of school curriculums because they are too “graphic and horrible” to be taught to school children.
I will be the first to admit that there are parts of history that are in fact extremely difficult to study because they were so terrible. Let’s take one for example that is a very prominent subject in today’s world — slavery.
I don’t enjoy studying slavery in any capacity. It’s ugly and heartbreaking. I hate hearing of others suffering. It makes me sad.
What if we don’t study it though? Aren’t we setting ourselves up for failure? The answer is yes! By ignoring it or teaching it in a skewed way, we are setting ourselves up to fall. It still has to be taught and remembered so that it is not repeated.
Just a side note on slavery by the way — it is one of those pieces of history that has been strategically modified to fit the modern agenda. Everyone is quick to jump on and condemn white people and more specifically America for their hand in slavery. What the school books refuse to teach though is the fact that slavery is not an issue of skin color — it’s an issue of the sin nature. The first man to own slaves in the United States was a black man — who owned WHITE slaves and black slaves. You won’t find that in history books though, because it doesn’t fit the “America is racist” agenda. Another thing they won’t teach is that slavery has been going on for thousands of years in every part of the world — way before America was even a country. There were thousands of Caucasian people who were kidnapped and sold into slavery by African people.
That was a free little side note for y’all.
Another big topic that is being removed from schools is the horrific things done during WWII.
The terrible things carried out by the Nazis and Imperial Japan are being swept under the rug. No one really wants to study it, because let’s be real here — it’s ugly. It makes us feel sick to our stomachs, and no one likes that. Oh and did I mention that they are perfect examples of what comes from socialism and imperialism? Of course it isn’t going to be taught to children, because it would condemn the socialist agenda that is being pushed from every direction.
History needs to be taught — whether we like it or not. We can’t sweep it under the rug and forget about it. Each paragraph, page, and chapter of history must be remembered. It needs to be shouted from the rooftops! Future generations need to know of the terrible things of the past so that they aren’t repeated in the future.
You might be thinking I am being completely unfair here. I’m not though. I would be the first to agree that parts of history are ugly and quite graphic, but I also firmly believe that there are ways to teach those parts of history to young people in a way that is not overly gory but also without sugar coating it.
I read something once that said, “The way you stop tyranny is by teaching American history again.” That is one of the best ways I have heard it described. It doesn’t just apply to American history though. Every moment, place, and time of history should be studied and learned. We are beginning to see the tragedies of history repeating themselves right before our eyes because we have not been taught what these tragedies were and how to prevent them!
It’s not just the hard parts of history that are being misconstrued and left out of history books. We are seeing more and more good things from history being removed as well. Think about it. When was the last time you heard about an instance where God’s hand was moving in a miraculous way throughout history?
It’s probably been awhile. Am I right? That’s because history has been lost in the raging current of our culture.
The sad part about all of these things being removed from their rightful place in history books is the fact that many people don’t even realize why it is important to study and know history.
God specifically placed accounts of historical events in the Bible for us to learn from. The account of David facing Goliath — it was given for our example. Esther being brave enough to go before the king was given for us to learn from!
What about accounts like Pharaoh refusing to let God’s people go? It was also given for us to learn from. We are to learn from the mistakes of history so we don’t repeat them, and learn from the good things in history so that they can be repeated. I believe that every piece of history has a purpose and a lesson to be learned.
If history is forgotten, it will have a devastating effect. The modern agenda doesn’t want history to be taught because people who know history are far harder to control and manipulate.
In closing I leave you with two quotes that I think sum things up.
“A generation which ignores history, has no past and no future.” ~ Robert Heinlein
“The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” ~Theodore Roosevelt
We need desperately to be looking to the past to prepare for the future.
Alyssa,
Hebrews 13:8
Alyssa Watson is a daughter of the King of kings — ransomed, redeemed, justified and made nigh by the blood of Jesus Christ. A homeschool graduate, she loves to spend her time reading, studying history, playing music, and writing. Her passion as a writer is to write books that incorporate history with the beautiful message of salvation and hope through Jesus Christ alone. When she isn’t studying her favorite eras in history and enjoying her many other passions, you can find her blogging over at Seeking The Timeless Anchor.
March 25, 2022
Review: Fled for Refuge by Kristina Hall
Fled for Refuge by Kristina Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, what an explosive start to the series! Given this is a dystopian book, you’re bound to have all kinds of action and suspenseful situations, but this book went beyond just mere suspense. It got to the level of tearing my heart out and making me want to scream at certain characters. (Which is a good thing.)
Characters: What a great cast of characters, and there was hardly any romance! (Merri and Drew’s relationship didn’t really register on my radar because Drew didn’t have a POV. And I have thoughts about Drew, but I shall refrain.) But anyway … let’s start with Tony. I loved that he was just a normal guy, and he made wrong decisions and said the wrong things. He didn’t always know what to do, and he struggled with forgiveness and kindness just like anyone would. But he was also so stalwart and firm in what he believed, and his gentle, yet insistent, love for his sister was so sweet! (Sibling relationships need to be in books more.) And speaking of Merri … though she was an agnostic, I could still relate to her quest to find answers to her questions. And she didn’t come off as this crazy agnostic who just hated Christians and lived a terrible life – she was written quite realistically and fairly. And of course, her arc was amazing to see. Then there was Craig. I’m going to say one thing – I loved the dude. Yep, that’s where I’m leaving that for now. We’ll see how I feel about him in the next book in the series. And Amanda was absolutely amazing (such a sweetheart), and then there was Wes and Matilda, Brent, and Rick. (Rick is one of my favorite side characters – I mean, a naturopath ex-atheist who now loves the Lord and serves Him? Yes!)
Setting/Writing Style: This wasn’t an apocalyptic dystopian novel, but rather a fictional rendering of what could soon be coming to our own world. Yeah, this one hit close to home, because many of the situations the characters found themselves in aren’t inconceivable. Their government didn’t care for life (poisoning the food and water, condoning abortion and euthanasia, etc.), and freedoms were severely limited. And all of that is scarily close to our own situation. So the setting was very powerful even though it was set in an average town in the US during these bad times. The writing style was very clean, giving plenty of details but not too many. The dialogue was really nice, too, giving a natural feel for the conversations.
Plot: Intense! Though there wasn’t a ton of action (like shootouts and running from badguys), there was plenty of suspense going on. The constant dread of what would happen with the government hung over the first half of the book, and then the second half involved some betrayal from characters far closer. (Lots of betrayal, actually.) Definitely very engaging and powerful.
Moral/Theme: There is so much here to talk about. The themes of faithfulness and trust really rang through this book, both focusing on the affects of broken trust and the surety of God’s faithfulness to us in the midst of horrible situations. Unlike man’s faithfulness, God stays the same. He isn’t fickle. He remains sure and certain, a Refuge in times of trouble. The Gospel was clearly presented, and isn’t that just the most beautiful expression of finding Refuge in the Savior!
Fled for Refuge is one of those books that will push you to think and to wonder what you would do in the same situation the characters are placed into. And above all, this book reminds us that even in the worst of moments, we can flee to God to be our Refuge, no matter the storms that assail us. In my mind, those are the best types of books – the ones that remind you of eternal truths. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series!
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
