“After the tragic death of her husband, timid Melody Jamison moves to the city of Saskatoon, hoping for a peaceful life, an escape from the nightmares that haunt her, and the safety and salvation of her son, Will.
However, Will is determined to prove he doesn’t need anyone, and God isn’t even a blip on his radar. He’s doing just fine, if you don’t count the times he’s had to crash at a friend’s or sleep in a downtown Vancouver alley. He’s not deliberately messing up; trouble just seems to follow him. But he’s strong enough to deal with it. He can deal with anything—at least that’s what he wants to believe.
Melody keeps praying, even though she’s not sure God hears her. With her faith as fragile as yesterday’s dream, she is shaken when dying friend Rose Martens predicts that God will use her to be a blessing to their neighborhood. As she gets to know her new neighbors, Melody finds herself on a faith journey through demonic attacks, domestic violence, and the revelation of a secret that could destroy everything she’s gained.”
I was surprised to learn this was Kathleen Friesen’s first book because she penned a captivating story that had my attention right away. I could feel the fear and transition in Melody as she is a widow trying to find her way. The anxiety was palpable, I really felt for Melody as if she were real.
I also enjoyed the other characters. They have purpose and are not superficial. More than anything, Melody’s Song has an affirming message on the power of prayer. No matter what your faith level, I believe you too will be drawn in and encouraged by this sweet story.
Sabbath Sunday. I post an amateur nature picture of my own with a thought or two about God’s love for you. I look at this picture and think about my life. God’s Word. How His Word carries me, especially in hard times. And this verse pairs up perfectly with the picture to me. For his…
Strange lights and strange sights put young Johnny Whittaker on the trail of a puzzling and dangerous new mystery! Johnny and some friends are out trick-or-treating on Halloween night when they see a light in the window of a deserted, supposedly haunted mansion. When they go to investigate, they make a shocking discovery that has…
JULIE’S NOTE: This summer I’m going through some very old posts (this server alone has over 2000 of my posts!) and sharing them with you with some minor updates. Enjoy! I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately regarding intercession and strategies and a lot of history takes me back to the Amalekites. They were…
Will You Accept September’s One-on-One Challenge? by Gail Goolsby Everyone wants to know and be known intimately by someone. We want to have relationships where connections can be quick and meaningful. September is One-on-One Month. Consider what you can do to ramp up your relationship investment. The most important people in our lives should…
Part 2 of an Interview Heather M. Dixon,Author of Renewed While most studies on the book of Ruth focus on the book’s namesake, in Renewed: Finding Hope When You Don’t Like Your Story (Abingdon Press), Heather M. Dixon focuses in on Ruth’s widowed mother-in-law instead. “I’ve always read and taught Ruth from Naomi’s perspective because…
I’ve been doing this a few years, post-birthday, sharing where I am, how far I’ve come, and where I hope to go. I have to say, 47 is weird. It’s a stone’s throw to 50, and wow, that’s an age I never gave a lot of thought to as a college student. That seems like…
