Hold the Faith

by Susan M B Preston

Overview

As Benjamin discovered, it is not easy to be the great-grandson of the last living apostle.
There are times when he is torn in his loyalties.
There are times he wants to be more involved in his father’s business in the bustling Ephesus market, but he also enjoys his work with his great-grandfather, the Apostle John.
When he is offered an amazing opportunity to accompany his great-grandfather around the churches of Revelation he is overjoyed.
It is two years later and many experiences later when they return to Ephesus.
Everything has changed, including him. He has finally grown up and wants to marry Deborah, who has also grown up while he has been gone.
But, his plans go dramatically wrong.
A chance meeting with a group of strangers will have a long-term and devastating impact on Benjamin’s life.
One that has him leaving Ephesus angry and in despair, rejected by Deborah’s father, and questioning his faith.
Will his flight help him decide on his future?
Or will it take him further from God?

Product Details

BN ID:	2940044321212
Publisher:	Susan M B Preston
Publication date:	02/11/2013
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	491 KB

About the Author

The Apostle John series has won five-star reviews and Finalist Awards from Readers’ Favorite and from the Independent Author Network. Now a widow, Preston’s main interest is her writing, Skyping with friends and family, and running the occasional beginner’s computer course. Having suffered the loss, of a husband and a teenager, brings an element of understanding of the emotions of the characters in her books. Born in a historical town in the Scottish borders it is hardly a surprise to discover that history has always fascinated Preston. Living in Perth, Western Australia could hardly be more different. The climate in Perth is as hot as her hometown was cold and the variety of insect life, including large spiders, is one of the least-liked aspects of life in Australia. She does like the fact she can hang out her washing and have it dry within an hour. Although she has written other types of books in the past, The Apostle John series of books is Preston’s first foray into the world of Christian, historical fiction. Another series is planned, Biblical fiction this time, set much farther back in time. And by the way… the fact Susan M B Preston has a Microsoft Office 2007 Master’s qualification has helped her format her work, make trailers, and publicity material – an enjoyable pastime to her. In fact, she will stop and write an illustrated help guide for beginners who are ‘stuck’ trying to figure out a computer function. Quote from a Readers' Favorite review... " Susan M.B. Preston doesn’t only demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the Bible and the life of the earliest followers of Jesus, but an equally strong gift for compelling writing." Writing history... We are Divorced. A book for children. Also used in training sessions with the leaders of children's clubs, to help them better understand the needs of some children in their groups. Co-founded a programme called Koinonia for the Western Australian Anglican Diocese, the purpose of which was to prepare children for communion. (With another leader, ran weekend camps for the children in the programme.) Co-authored several books on 'Children in the Church'. Hold the Faith - Part 1 in the Apostle John series (Feb 2013) Grow in Grace - Part 2 in the Apostle John series (August 2013) The LIght of Truth - Part 3 in the Apostle John series (July 2015) Keep the Flame Part 4 in the Apostle John series (October 2016) Hell Shall Not Prevail - Part 5 (and final) in the Apostle John series (December 2017) Novellas on some of the characters - coming in 2018 Of course, there were also the help guides... Susan is a Certified computer trainer who saw the need for learners to have clearer manuals, Susan painstakingly compiled 'How to Books' for her clients. One of the larger manuals was used for several years by the Registered Training Centre where she worked as a contract trainer. Master qualifications in Microsoft Office 2007 Several Certificate IV Business qualifications Small business owner And from all these - many experiences... all of which make Susan who she is today and brings life to her characters.