Determined to protect the children of Teaville, Kansas, from the bullying she experienced as a child, Mercy McClain finds fulfillment working at the local orphanage and serving on the school board. When Aaron Firebrook, the worst of her childhood bullies, petitions the board for a teaching position, she's dead set against his getting the job.
Aaron knows he deserves every bit of Mercy's mistrust, but he's returned to his hometown a changed man and is seeking the forgiveness of those he wronged. He doesn't expect Mercy to like him, but surely he can prove he now has the children's best interests at heart.
Will resentment and old wounds hold them back, or can Mercy and Aaron overcome the past in time to battle the threats against the future of the town's orphans?
My Thoughts:
Jagears offers readers a fictional story with gospel truth woven throughout in A Chance At Forever. Aaron and Mercy's journey contains the beautiful picture of gracious second changes and where true identity is found.
"You shouldn't let the voices of your past or present define who you are. Let God do that." (Aaron)Peppered throughout this book are reminders of God's work and challenges to what our motivations should be:
"The whole problem was sinful hearts, plain and simple. From the men who took advantage of the pleasures of the district, to the idsdain and apathy of those who never stepped in to minister to those ensnared within it."Jagears story here offers readers the most important reminder that we are all "soiled" or "crippled" in one way or another and that God's grace is sufficient enough for us all.
*I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher. All opinions stated here are my own.
Happy Reading Ya'll,
Jennifer
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