What do you think?
Rate this book
Still Divas #3
The Sunday Only Christian
What kind of woman wants a man so badly that shes willing to lie to get him? What if that lie includes denying the fact that she has a child? Deborah Lewis is that woman. The suave, debonair Lynox Chase is the man Deborah has wanted for years. She almost had him, but then left him hanging when she decided to give her ex another try. With her ex no longer in the picture, Deborah is willing to eat crow and go claim Lynox. Shes a little worried he wont forgive her and take her back, but she hopes that two years has been enough time to get over it. The chase turns into more of a marathon for Deborah. Just when she thinks shes near the finish line, she learns that a woman with kids is a turn-off for Lynox. Can Deborah turn off being a mother just long enough to get Lynox to fall in love with her again?
- GenresChristian
269 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
15 people are currently reading
208 people want to read
About the author
E.N. Joy
37 books287 followersBLESSEDselling Author E. N. Joy is the writer behind the five book series, “New Day Divas,” the “Still Divas” three book series, the “Always Divas” three book series, and the "Forever Divas" three book series, all which have been coined “Soap Operas In Print.” Formerly writing secular works under the names Joylynn M. Jossel and JOY, this award winning author has been sharing her literary expertise on conference panels in her home town of Columbus, Ohio and cities across the country as well as instructing literary workshops.
Joy writes children’s and middle grade titles under the name N. Joy. Her children’s story, The Secret Olivia Told Me, received the American Library Association Coretta Scott King Honor. Book club rights were acquired by Scholastic Books and the book has sold almost 100,000 copies. Elementary and middle school children have fallen in love with reading and creative writing as a result of the readings and workshops Joy instructs in schools nationwide.
The former acquisitions editor for a decade for Urban Christian, an imprint of Urban Books in which the titles are distributed by Kensington Publishing Corporation, Joy is now a freelance editor. In addition, Joy is the artistic developer for a young girl group named DJHK Gurls. Joy pens original songs for the group that deal with messages that affect today’s youth, such as bullying.
Joy writes children’s and middle grade titles under the name N. Joy. Her children’s story, The Secret Olivia Told Me, received the American Library Association Coretta Scott King Honor. Book club rights were acquired by Scholastic Books and the book has sold almost 100,000 copies. Elementary and middle school children have fallen in love with reading and creative writing as a result of the readings and workshops Joy instructs in schools nationwide.
The former acquisitions editor for a decade for Urban Christian, an imprint of Urban Books in which the titles are distributed by Kensington Publishing Corporation, Joy is now a freelance editor. In addition, Joy is the artistic developer for a young girl group named DJHK Gurls. Joy pens original songs for the group that deal with messages that affect today’s youth, such as bullying.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews
January 20, 2013
Off-Kilter
Deborah broke up with Lynox in order to reconnect with Elton, her first love. What she didn't know, before packing up and moving over to Chile where he played professional basketball, was that he was already a married man. So now not only is she with child, she's a mistress. Two years later and Elton's out the picture. Deborah is back in Ohio and ready to get her life back on the right track. She'd fought long and hard to forgive and be forgiven. She's hoping that Lynox would like to also rekindle what they once shared.
A rough start, Deborah and Lynox hit a few bumps before they could agree that they were right where they wanted to be. While catching up, Lynox makes it clear that a woman with children is not the kind of woman he's interested in dating. Unfortunately, Deborah falls into that category. Could love the second time around be so cruel?
What would you do for the man of your dreams? A few fibs, maneuvering and chance meetings and Deborah can feel herself coming unglued. She's fighting with her mother, her pastor, warring with herself and God. No matter how hard she prays, it just seems as if God isn't listening. Can Deborah get help before it's too late?
THE SUNDAY ONLY CHRISTIAN by E.N. Joy is a very good read. I love that the story is multidimensional. On one side you're watching Deborah try to keep a secret. You also see as she struggles with her past childhood issues with her mother, the issues she's had in her past with forgiveness as well as her own parenting skills. It's easy to believe that a Christian easily walks in faith. E.N. Joy’s stories allow readers to see how God works.
Reviewed by: Crystal
4.5 stars
Deborah broke up with Lynox in order to reconnect with Elton, her first love. What she didn't know, before packing up and moving over to Chile where he played professional basketball, was that he was already a married man. So now not only is she with child, she's a mistress. Two years later and Elton's out the picture. Deborah is back in Ohio and ready to get her life back on the right track. She'd fought long and hard to forgive and be forgiven. She's hoping that Lynox would like to also rekindle what they once shared.
A rough start, Deborah and Lynox hit a few bumps before they could agree that they were right where they wanted to be. While catching up, Lynox makes it clear that a woman with children is not the kind of woman he's interested in dating. Unfortunately, Deborah falls into that category. Could love the second time around be so cruel?
What would you do for the man of your dreams? A few fibs, maneuvering and chance meetings and Deborah can feel herself coming unglued. She's fighting with her mother, her pastor, warring with herself and God. No matter how hard she prays, it just seems as if God isn't listening. Can Deborah get help before it's too late?
THE SUNDAY ONLY CHRISTIAN by E.N. Joy is a very good read. I love that the story is multidimensional. On one side you're watching Deborah try to keep a secret. You also see as she struggles with her past childhood issues with her mother, the issues she's had in her past with forgiveness as well as her own parenting skills. It's easy to believe that a Christian easily walks in faith. E.N. Joy’s stories allow readers to see how God works.
Reviewed by: Crystal
4.5 stars
March 29, 2013
This was a really good book on breaking the cycle in families. We sometimes say as a young person.....I don't want to be like him /her when I grow up because they are doing something that you don't like. And you look at yourself oneday as a grown adult and you are looking at that same person in disbelief ...... This book really brings that issue all the way home, but with a good ending. I already started spreading the word on this one.
October 12, 2014
It was a great read. It showed truth how a person will change their entire lifestyle just so that the person they are interested in can stay with them not realizing that they are causing more harm than good.
Read
June 16, 2013I enjoyed this book
August 29, 2013
Loved this series of books
February 24, 2024
The Sunday Only Christian by E.N. Joy
²Still Divas #3
related series: ¹New Day Divas, ³Always Divas, ⁴Forever Divas
288-page Kindle Ebook [Location Only] 3177
Genre: Christian Fiction
Featuring: Author's Bibliography, Columbus, Ohio; Church-Folk, Drama, Second Chance Trope, Secret Baby Trope, Single Mother, Hypocrisy, Abuse, Parenting, Discussion Questions, UC His Glory Book Club
Rating as a movie: PG-15/R for adult content
Songs for the soundtrack: "Jesus Loves Me" by Whitney Houston, "What a Friend We Have In Jesus" by Aretha Franklin
Books mentioned: The Book of Psalms, Epistle to the Ephesians by Apostle Paul, Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews - Dollanganger #1, Epistle of James by James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½⛪️🤥
My thoughts: 🔖44% Location 1414 of 3177 Chapter Twenty-one - Deborah is on my nerves, her actions are just crazy and make no sense. 🤦🏾♀️
Like the 2 previous books in the series, this story continues storylines from the New Day Divas series which puts readers who haven't read that series, like myself, at a disadvantage. I think you should certainly read the series in order as the characters are presented in the stories as if you already know them. I think Deborah got off too easily but these books always tend to have happy endings, I think I would have appreciated more if mental issues were addressed. I have finally become accustomed to Joy's writing style. I may read the first and third series from this set in the future, these characters are interesting. However these books are practically urban fiction with prayer, they don’t say the words but you know what they're supposed to be, so it's the same as cussing to me.
Recommend to others: Sure. This was an interesting take on motherhood.
Still Divas
1. And You Call Yourself a Christian (2012)
2. The Perfect Christian (2012)
3. The Sunday Only Christian (2012)
²Still Divas #3
related series: ¹New Day Divas, ³Always Divas, ⁴Forever Divas
288-page Kindle Ebook [Location Only] 3177
Genre: Christian Fiction
Featuring: Author's Bibliography, Columbus, Ohio; Church-Folk, Drama, Second Chance Trope, Secret Baby Trope, Single Mother, Hypocrisy, Abuse, Parenting, Discussion Questions, UC His Glory Book Club
Rating as a movie: PG-15/R for adult content
Songs for the soundtrack: "Jesus Loves Me" by Whitney Houston, "What a Friend We Have In Jesus" by Aretha Franklin
Books mentioned: The Book of Psalms, Epistle to the Ephesians by Apostle Paul, Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews - Dollanganger #1, Epistle of James by James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½⛪️🤥
My thoughts: 🔖44% Location 1414 of 3177 Chapter Twenty-one - Deborah is on my nerves, her actions are just crazy and make no sense. 🤦🏾♀️
Like the 2 previous books in the series, this story continues storylines from the New Day Divas series which puts readers who haven't read that series, like myself, at a disadvantage. I think you should certainly read the series in order as the characters are presented in the stories as if you already know them. I think Deborah got off too easily but these books always tend to have happy endings, I think I would have appreciated more if mental issues were addressed. I have finally become accustomed to Joy's writing style. I may read the first and third series from this set in the future, these characters are interesting. However these books are practically urban fiction with prayer, they don’t say the words but you know what they're supposed to be, so it's the same as cussing to me.
Recommend to others: Sure. This was an interesting take on motherhood.
Still Divas
1. And You Call Yourself a Christian (2012)
2. The Perfect Christian (2012)
3. The Sunday Only Christian (2012)
July 11, 2017
Reading the final book of the Still Divas Series was truly an eye-opener & hands-down the best for the series. I'm glad that Deborah came to her senses and realized that in order to move on in life she had to let go of the past. I took this story to heart as I've been holding on to some things that should've been removed my mind a long time ago. Can't wait to read the next series of "Always Divas" & "Forever Divas"
February 3, 2018
Sister Deborah
Oh yess! E.N.Joy has done it again! So much in my own Life reflected while reading this book. I am single and have never denied my children but I can relate to the main character in this story. I know women of all colors will recognize and possibly receive healing from their past ongoing into their future! Praise God for such revelation.
Oh yess! E.N.Joy has done it again! So much in my own Life reflected while reading this book. I am single and have never denied my children but I can relate to the main character in this story. I know women of all colors will recognize and possibly receive healing from their past ongoing into their future! Praise God for such revelation.
May 13, 2017
I was irritated with the character, she was acting ridiculous! As a parent, I can't imagine not telling someone I'm dating about my kids. .this is a work of fiction, but it's a real situation. .women so desperate that they deny their own kids....it's sad
November 30, 2017
beautiful but god
January 22, 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed!
Excellent read. I found it hard to put this book down. It had me guessing what was to come next. I can't wait to start reading my next book from E.N. Joy.,
Excellent read. I found it hard to put this book down. It had me guessing what was to come next. I can't wait to start reading my next book from E.N. Joy.,
March 29, 2015
The Sunday Only Christian by E. N. Joy!!!!! Deborah was in a relationship with Lynox, but runs off with Elton to Chile. Elton was a professional basketball player in Chile. Once reaching Chile, Deborah learns that she is the mistress. Deborah is now pregnant and decides to move back to Ohio. Deborah reconnects with Lynox and start to get to know one another again. Deborah finds out that Lynox is not interested in dating a woman that has a child. This sends Deborah over the edge, fighting with her mom, her pastor, and being mean to her son. Deborah begins to fall apart…but here comes Mother Doreen!!!! Excellent book!!!
May 3, 2016
Phenomenal
Another great episode of Church soap opera in print. This episode focuses on the drama between Debra, her son, mother and her hopeful boo, Lenox. As always the characters are relatable, and God shows up with a lesson every time.
Another great episode of Church soap opera in print. This episode focuses on the drama between Debra, her son, mother and her hopeful boo, Lenox. As always the characters are relatable, and God shows up with a lesson every time.
January 10, 2015
Great read
I really like this series of books. I love E N Joy's books. She is a great author! Must read!
I really like this series of books. I love E N Joy's books. She is a great author! Must read!
August 18, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was definitely spirit lead, and though it's a fiction book I could relate to it personally.
January 8, 2016
Couldn't put it down
February 1, 2017
Another great book in this series! On to the next one!
October 26, 2017
Oh my, I love all of E.N. Joy's books. The characters in this one had me holding my stomach from laughing so hard. I recommend this book to everyone. It really makes you rethink your role as a Christian because the characters relate with someone in the church that you may know.
Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews