The Crystal FishbowlAuthorHouse, 29. okt. 2007 - 436 sider Anna Westover had no idea at seventeen, still grief-stricken from the loss of her grandmother, and back living with her horrible family, that Victor Spofford, a young charismatic Baptist preacher, would be the wrong choice, the worst choice. On her grandmothers insistence shed refused to even date the boy shed always loved, simply because he wasnt Baptist. Annas wedding was a dream; her new life in western Massachusetts a wondrous challengeuntil mysterious letters began to arrive. Then Victor changed . . . or was it that he finally revealed his true nature? No one would believe that he abused her. He never hitat least not intentionally. And as the preachers wife, she could confide in no one. To others, he was gorgeous, enlightened and dynamic. He knew the perfect words to give comfort or guidance. He brought scores of sinners to the Lord with his woeful childhood tales. Who was she but his meek wife, lovely yet subdued, who sat in her accustomed front-row pew each Sunday morning, gazing up at him in adoration? He was always sorry later: crying, begging forgiveness. And she wanted to believe him. He was so pitiful in his sorrow. But after he lost his job and they returned to New Hampshire, her hopes are firmly and completely crushed when another letter arrives, and she uncovers his lies. Desperate for comfort, she turns to another man. Then the violence escalates and she must take a stand. |
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... God. Guide and direct us. Show us how to serve you. Help us be witnesses, ready to share with those in need. Help the searchers, the lost ones, to reach out to find you, Lord. Help them accept your will in their lives. Bless us, oh Lord ...
... God my strength. I prayed for her morning and night, until one day, God answered my prayers. My mother threw herself upon his fathomless mercy and joined my church. She gave up the cheap booze and the faceless men. The congregation ...
... God's love carried me.” His gaze shifted: her world moved. “At times I grew weary. I wanted to run as far away as I could. At my deepest, darkest moments, God spoke to me through his holy word. I knew he was faithful. He would never ...
... God's message is that he sent his only son to suffer and to die so that we could have eternal life. Christ is the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world. There is no forgiveness without that sacrifice.” He went on to tell ...
... God, I come! I come!” Pastor Victor shook his head. “Jesus suffered and died on that cross at Calvary, not for the rich, but for poor sinners like you and me. We are all sinners, who've fallen short of the glory of God.” He paced the ...