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Summary: Christian fiction at its finest!
Review: Ms. Ellis has created a timeless novella about love, faith, and family. Trusting God to guide all of your steps will ensure that even if you stumble, you will surely never fall.I knew the ending before I'd even read it (it was predictable), yet it did not deter me from finishing this novel in one sitting. I enjoyed reading Marley, Pam, and Ma Grand's story told in words so eloquent and fluid it made you feel like you were a part of the family. Finally, for those non-believers who are still not sure what the power of prayer can do for you; if you allow Christ into your life-HE can perform miracles exceedingly above and beyond any expectations that you ever imagined. Pick up a copy of this book! It will make you rethink how you view yourself and God, and the life you've been leading. Blessings!
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Summary: Never a Boring Moment!!
Review: That Faith, That Trust, That Love revolves around three generations of women: Marley Shepherd, her mother Pam, and her grandmother Ma Grand. Marley has grown up watching her mother and grandmother deal with men in different fashions. Pam was unable to keep Marley's father happy so she ended up alone and after years of dominating her husband, Ma Grand found herself a widow. Pam blames Ma Grand for her faulty behavior in her marriage because she does not believe that love was ever truly shown during her childhood and the relationship between she and Ma Grand is bitter at best. Somehow, they manage to tolerate each other. Meanwhile, Marley is engaged to every woman's dream: Gerrard. However, she has serious reservations about the marriage because the of lack of quality time spent together. Once she discovers the reason behind Gerrard's disappearing acts, the engagement is called off and Marley decides to devote her extra time to the church. She joins a new church and immediately falls head over heels for Lazarus, an extremely active member. This book is wonderfully written, full of scripture lessons that don't feel preachy, and quite humorous at times. The bonding between the three generations of women and the journey of self-discovery that Marley endures will hit home with a lot of women. This is definitely a worthwhile read and there is never a boring moment. Reviewed by Zane
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Summary: It was more than I expected!!
Review: This book moved me mostly because after Marley hardships with all the changes in her life she ended up turning to GOD. In turning to God he had everything all tied up in a package that awaited her. She found God, her faith increased, and her faith drew her mother back to God. Not only that but the man that God had for her was awaiting her once she found God. I was deeply moved on the verge of tears when Lazarus said I love you for the first time. It had not to do with sex because they had not experienced that so it was genuinely the love that God intended for man and woman to have. The purest love. It also taught us that any relationship or life situation is nothing unless GOD is the center of it.I was so impressed. I am still deeply moved as a lump embraces my throat even now!
Wonderful book!
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Summary: Learning to walk with God
Review: Three generations of Shepherd women, Marley, her mother Pam and her grandmother, Ma Grand, find out the real deal about faith, trust and love in Jamellah Ellis' first Christian fiction novel, That Faith, That Trust, That Love. None of the Shepherd women were very religious so for them to develop a relationship with God was a learning process. Faith: All the Shepherd women went to church at some time in their life, but none really had experienced a relationship with God. Marley did not like going to church, found it to be pretentious, until she visited Gilead's Balm Church. The message Marley heard that Sunday was directed at her and she gave her life over to God. Trust: In order to be in a relationship, you have to trust the other person. In your relationship with God, you have to trust that His word is true and if He promised you He would bless you, He will do it. Pam found this to be true as she battled a serious illness. Love: The Shepherd women loved each other, but did not know how to show this love. Ma Grand did not display affection to her daughter, which made her feel unloved, and since she did not have a positive mothering example, Pam's relationship with Marley suffered. Marley thought herself in love with Gerrard, her ex-fiance, was able to discover true love once she met Lazarus. This novel will make you think about putting your problems in God's hands and leaving them there. Marley saw her problematic situations change for the better; Pam experienced the healing virtues of God and Ma Grand learned it is okay to show love and affection to those close to her. I appreciated the author's practicality in writing about how the characters made progressive changes and mistakes in their Christian walk. There were good secondary characters that enhanced the main characters. I think people who enjoy Christian novels will enjoy this realistic rendition of newfound Christianity. Jeanette
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