For a few years I have been leading a unique group called The Faith And Fiction Bible Study/Book Club . This group meets to study scripture and discuss Biblically-inspired novels. We have a great group, and I have enjoyed all we’ve learned from God’s word and the creative take of fiction authors.
A few people online have shown an interest in the group, but how to participate? That’s where FB comes in. 😉 If you would like to join in on the fun, I invite you to visit our Faith And Fiction Bible Study FB page. I will be posting questions, information, and thoughts of our group members.
From September 4 — October 3, we will be studying the book of Philemon and then discussing The King’s Mercy by Lori Benton. We would love for you to join us!
When captured rebel Scotsman Alex MacKinnon is granted the king’s mercy–exile to the Colony of North Carolina–he’s indentured to Englishman Edmund Carey as a blacksmith. Against his will Alex is drawn into the struggles of Carey’s slaves–and those of his stepdaughter, Joanna Carey. A mistress with a servant’s heart, Joanna is expected to wed her father’s overseer, Phineas Reeves, but finds herself drawn instead to the new blacksmith. As their unlikely relationship deepens, successive tragedies strike the Careys. When blame falls unfairly upon Alex he flees to the distant mountains where he encounters Reverend Pauling, itinerate preacher and friend of the Careys, now a prisoner of the Cherokees. Haunted by his abandoning of Joanna, Alex tries to settle into life with the Cherokees, until circumstances thwart yet another attempt to forge his freedom and he’s faced with the choice that’s long hounded him: continue down his rebellious path or embrace the faith of a man like Pauling, whose freedom in Christ no man can steal. But the price of such mercy is total surrender, and perhaps Alex’s very life.
Great idea! I’ve had a copy of this one sitting on my bookshelf since I went to CFRR in April this year and haven’t gotten to it but I REALLY hope to soon!
It’s a great book!