I think I would have to say that my favorite pastime of all is reading. I'm addicted to books! I can read 400 page novels in a day! I'm always looking for a great read, and when its a great Christian read, that even better!
My new favorite Christian fiction book is: Stuck in the Middle by Virginia Smith!
Stuck in the Middle is the first novel in the Sister-to-Sister series. There are two other novels in the series as well, called Age before Beauty and Third Time's a Charm. They are each told from a different sisters point of view.
The main character is 25-year-old Joan Sanderson. Joan is the middle sibling. While her eldest sister, Allie, is married and pregnant, her youngest sister, Tori, is going to college and living alone in a nice apartment. Joan is still at home with her Mom and Gram. She has always been the quiet, soft-spoken, and rational one of the family.
Just last year Joan broke up with her boyfriend of 9 years, known as Roger the Rat, and has not gotten together with anyone since. However, all this changes when a young doctor, Ken Fletcher, moved into Joan's neighborhood.
Joan is interested in Ken, but she doesn't know how to go about any of it. At first, she and Tori are battling to see who Ken will choose, but Tori quickly drops out of the race. Why? Well, Tori says that Ken is way to religious for her. Ken talks openly about his faith and relationship with God. The Sanderson's' attend a traditional church every Sunday, but that's all. Joan has never had a real relationship with God before now, but a guest speaker at her church causes Joan to question why not.
Joan and Ken''s relationship progresses, as does Joan's personal relationship with God. Does Joan end up with Ken? Does Joan find God? Who is this mystery guest speaker that really impacted Joan and how did she do it? All of these are great questions that you will have to read the book to find out!
I would highly recommend this book to any young adults trying to find their place in life. It can be confusing, but just know that the Lord is always there, and he will guide you. This book is a wonderful realistic depiction of God's will at work. He is our own personal God, and He loves us more than anyone on Earth. Isn't it divine to think that there will always be someone who loves you so dearly and is with you every step of the way? I know it is for me!
Sneak Peek!: An excerpt of the mystery guest speakers sermon. "'...The Almighty God is our Father. He loves us. He delights in delighting us. He wants to give us treats and enjoys hearing our joyful laughter in return.'"
God Bless,
Sydney
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