*The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Real* by Neta JacksonI don't want to share spoilers and realize that several of you are reading this series so I'll be very careful what I say. Jodi prays that 2003 will be "dull and boring" - a prayer that God doesn't seem to answer.
This book centers on the wonderful theme of redemption! Great stuff. Lots of surprises.
I think I enjoy this series because it provides such a diverse look into Protestantism....AND it shows how Christians from various backgrounds CAN worship together, share together and support one another. We've seen the same in the Air Force chaplaincy. It's been fun to read Neta's descriptions of the various forms of worship services. I think she does a great job with accurate descriptions. I've been in most the types of services mentioned and found her descriptions to be accurate....even down to the "phrases" that are common to hear in various churches. ::snort::
I was greatly encouraged last night while reading about Yada Yada's visit to the Paul and Silas Apostolic Baptist church....the hymn she mentions is one we sung every week in our gospel service at Elmendorf. I've been singing it all night and a.m. Great memories of Rev. Harvey and a timeless message.
"We've come this far by faith
Leaning on the Lord
Trusting in His holy word
He's NEVER FAILED US YET... we're singing
ohoooooooo oho oooooo
Can't turn around
We've come this far by faith"
5 comments:
De'Etta, I can't remember that last time I have enjoyed a fiction series this much. I laugh, cry, find myself convicted, longing for the type of sister fellowship these woman have and basically enjoy myself while reading.
I think a lot of it has to do with the struggles we have had over the last year and the themes these books hold.
They have challenged me to try and get together a small group of woman to pray. I know they won't be as diverse as this group, but I would still like to try.
I am so glad to hear another positive review of this book (the other being Debbie's). This is one of those series I want to start "sometime soon".
Ditto - Debbie!
I think I shall have to read this series soon. Sounds very good even though it's not a mystery series.
I am reading book 4 in this series. I've enjoyed the light reading of the last three books. :)
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