Roses at Sunset

Barren Fields, Fruitful Gardens – Book 3

 

“Faith is proven in the storm not in the calm.” — Anna Close, Roses At Sunset

Jessica Bennett returns to Grassdale, finding joy in her renewed faith and life at the Crescent Creek Ranch. Clues begin to surface in the mystery of the wildfire that destroyed the school, putting Scotch Jorgenson in the middle of it all. When Wesley Close announces a trip across the wilderness during winter’s coldest months, new questions and fears arise. Has Wes discovered something new about who started the fire? Will he survive the journey? The true depth of Jessica’s surrender faces an enormous test. Will she choose to trust? And what about the man watching her?

When Marcus Bennett chooses to step out in the direction the Lord is leading, he expects to see God provide. But the days of waiting prove longer than anticipated. As Papa’s health declines and the family’s needs grow, will Marc keep his eyes on the Lord? Or will he disappear into the storm raging in his heart?

This sequel to Field of Ashes explores the peace found in Christ, the consolation of the God who never leaves us comfortless, and the fruit of a heart well tended.

 

You’re Not Alone

Do you ever find yourself walking through a struggle that greatly tests your most recent commitments to God? You’re not alone. This is how God tries our faith. In Roses At Sunset, Jess faces a test of her commitment to surrender her life and circumstances to God. Marc, who has just learned the importance of placing those he loves into God’s hands (Winter’s Prey) discovers he’s not ready to let go. Each of us faces the struggles of:

• Trusting when we don’t understand what God or others are doing,
  
• Confusion and frustration when God’s timing doesn’t agree with ours,
  
• Failing to cultivate the soil in our hearts so that God can accomplish His work there,
  
• Praying in frustration rather than listening for guidance,
  
• Missing opportunities to live out compassion.
  

But Roses At Sunset doesn’t simply present the struggles. It goes on to explore:

• The peace of keeping our gaze on Jesus
• The beauty of a heart that allows God to tend its soil
• The provision of a God whose timing is always perfect.

 

What people are saying about Roses At Sunset:

 

 “It’s Wonderful.” — Sonia – Broadview, MT

 

“I would recommend this book to others. It is a family friendly book that shows the hope found in the Lord even in the midst of trials.” — Jessica – Billings, MT

 

“I loved this book! …I also loved how several of the characters redeemed themselves, how they rose above the low expectations people had for them and turned out to not be the scoundrels people thought they were. You will laugh and cry in this. The story isn’t all “Roses” for the Bennetts and Closes, but you’ll get to watch their faith grow and mature as they make right choices, even in the face of challenging circumstances.” — John Galt, Amazon Review