The Faithful One

By Michele Chynoweth

Description:

Seth Jacobs has it all -- a successful business, a mansion in greater Boston, a beautiful wife and three loving children. Yet, in a series of events beyond his control Seth loses everything, including his health. Struggling to find some understanding amidst his pain, Seth’s faith is challenged further by his wife Maria, who betrays him, and even his friends, who suggest that perhaps God has His reasons for inflicting so much suffering upon him.

At the end of his rope, Seth meets Lucille O’Hanlon, a young yet wise social worker who tries to help him realize the spiritual solution he so desperately seeks. Lucille also begins to fill the void left by Seth’s losses, and as they grow closer together, he must finally determine if their relationship is of God’s Will or just his own.

"Why is this happening to me?"

Seth questions God as we all do in times of hardship. With Lucille’s help, he finally receives an unexpected answer to his despair and is faced with decisions that will determine the new path his life takes. A modern-day story based on the Book of Job, The Faithful One inspires us all to have a little faith no matter what.

Book Takeaway:

We don't always have an answer for why bad things happen to good people but if we hold onto our faith through difficult times no matter what, life will get better.

Why the author wrote this book:

This was my first Modern Day Bible Stories novel I felt I was called to write...I was going through a lot of "Job-like" trials at the time and now see how writing this book not only helped me but continues to help others who are going through pain and loss.