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The Newcomer by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Feb12

Finally Home

The Newcomer by Suzanne Woods Fisher is an Amish historical novel. It is part of the Amish Beginnings series but can be read as a stand-alone. I enjoyed this epic tale.

The novel is set in the eighteenth century and is a tale about journeys – literal journeys and journeys of faith. “He was riddled with doubts.” To have doubts is the beginning of faith – searching for the truth. Questions about faith helps in the journey of growth.

The Newcomer has the theme of searching. A searching deep within the find out who one really is. The tale explores this longing to know not only who we are but whose we are. “Only true self reliance is utter reliance upon God.” Only when we come to the end of ourselves can we really know God as we depend on Him.

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The Devoted by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Feb3

Live Wholeheartedly

The Devoted by Suzanne Woods Fisher is an Amish romantic novel. It is the third book in the Bishop’s Family series but can be read as a stand-alone.

Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow! Once in a while a book comes along that really impacts me -and The Devoted is that book. It’s a great read on the surface but underneath beats the heart of God for His people. It is a modern telling of Moses leading the Israelites with all their fears and insecurities. The community is led by the Bishop with his huge heart for his people and for God. The Devoted is all about God’s plan for His children. “God has a plan for your future… watch and wait for His timing.” God’s desire is for us to live in relationship with Him and with each other. He wants us to trust Him and He gives us a hope for the future, no matter how old we are, God’s not finished with us yet. “I want to make their lives meaningful in old age.”

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