This
novel is a thought provoking Christian romance. Troubled youth pastor
meets troubled hair stylist and we readers hope their troubles can be
resolved to a happy ending. There are some good spiritual lessons in
the novel, such as each of us being flawed yet used by God.
I
had a little trouble liking Tim, the youth pastor. He has an anger
issue, a character trait with roots in his childhood and his father.
Tim desires that the Holy Spirit help him deal with his anger but
success in that area has not materialized. Tim is a Bible college
graduate, leads youth Bible studies, etc. A though provoking aspect
of the novel is how the Holy Spirit deals with negative character
traits and our part in the work. Another issue is that Tim had such a
problem with his anger yet did not question whether he should
continue to be in ministry with youth. That brings up the issue of
whether one in ministry can have a glaring character problem and
still minister well.
Tim
and Roxanne, the hair stylist, both recognized their problems and I
appreciate that. This story line is a good example of flawed
Christians genuinely trying to have the Holy Spirit do the work
needed. It is an encouraging story as we know we are flawed too. Even
though the way may be rough, the Holy Spirit will do His work in the
end.
I
recommend this novel to readers who enjoy a Christian romance woven
around Christians struggling to have God be the Lord of their lives.
You'll be encouraged to see how God can heal the effects of harmful
childhood experiences resulting in changed lives.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
June
Foster is an award winning author and retired teacher with a BA in
Educations and MA in Counseling. She is the mother of two and
grandmother of ten. She began writing Christian romance in 2010. You
can find out more at http://junefoster.com/.
Winged
Publications, 284 pages.
I
received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the author.
My comments are an independent and honest review.
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