The Debt: A Story of Redemption (Women of Faith Fiction)($11.80Value)

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From Christy Award-winning author Angela Hunt comes a compelling story of redemption, grace, and the high cost of following Christ wherever He leads. "A wonderful story." --Francine Rivers Emma Rose Howard has spent years building a new life--one far removed from the painful mistakes of her past. As the wife of a respected megachurch pastor, she's dedicated herself to ministry, service, and the image of a woman redeemed. But when a voice from her former life suddenly reappears, everything Emma Rose thought she'd buried threatens to resurface. As she confronts the haunting echoes of who she once was, Emma Rose begins to question whether her faith has become more about appearance than obedience. When the past and present collide, she must decide what it truly means to live out grace--and whether she's willing to risk her reputation to do it. Heartfelt and thought-provoking, The Debt is a moving exploration of forgiveness and purpose for anyone who has ever wondered how far redemption can reach. The Debt features Emma Howard, wife of Abel, who's the head of a growing TV ministry. Because the PTL Club remains a vivid memory, the squeaky clean Abel is almost paranoid about scandal. So when Emma gets a call from "Christopher" and then makes a confession, Abel's thinking blackmail. Christopher is the son Emma gave up for adoption long ago in a series of unsavory events, and he does pose a threat. He's a minister himself, called to one-on-one witness in bars and homeless shelters, and a kind of living rebuke not only to Emma's youth but to the remoteness of Abel's TV show. The well-known Hunt's latest may not be of much interest beyond church circles, but she poses her issues--that is, the simple message of Christ versus slick technology--effectively. John Mort Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved