I just love how Jessie always helps us see the Love of Christ! We are forgiven if we ask for forgiveness. The characters in this book are wonderful! This book is wonderful! Jay you do a great job narrating!😉
The first chapter of this story is hard to listen to. It really makes my heart hurt...even though I've read the book and know the ending. I took a quick break to share a post and heard something that really brings the beginning of this book into focus for me. The woman said, "When we surrender our will, we always get God. And sometimes it doesnt look the way we want it to look." Jay, you bring this story to life! Thank you again, Jessie for the writing and Jay for the telling!
This was a wonderful installment in this single dads series. I really enjoyed it and there were so many lessons to be learned. Overcoming the past, forgiving yourself, God's plans not being our plans, and many more. I have a ton of highlights in my copy. I cannot wait to see what comes next for this family! Audio: Grace. It is all about giving grace and not thinking highly of ourselves because of the grace afforded us. I just love Dyess' audios. They are so relaxing and peaceful. His smooth voice flowingly provides such adept distinction for all of the characters you get lost in the story.
I keep thinking that you and Jessie can not make a book anybetter but each one of the books I read get better and better. thnak you and God Bless you so much is my prayer.
This book has such a unique and interesting premise! Great writing, Jessie! Jay, you did an excellent job with the narration. I thoroughly enjoyed listening. Thanks to you both!
Wow! Wow! Wow! This is an awesome story. Each series I listen to outshines the previous. This one is my new favorite. The singing parts are something else. Well done!
This story touched me so deeply, I had so many emotions I cried, laughed and was so disappointed with many people of the church how they treated Blair, we all have come short of the glory of God, having board members in the church give them to much power that they forget that their sinners saved by God's grace, I'm glad that Blair came to her senses that Deacon loved her for who she is and not her pass, the Bible talks about Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. Proverbs 10:12 and And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” I Peter 4:8 I love Deacons personality he is truly a man of God and has Integrity, but he doesn't care what people say he stands on God's word and what God says to him. Jessie this story is powerful thank you especially the use of Word, Jay I have a question for you how did you feel about this story as you were narrating? Thank you for bringing it to life. God bless you both and your families ♥️
I have the same reactions. I find myself laughing aloud and see the reactions of my family who now just say “you must be listening to one of your books”. Thanks. You both make my audiobook “ dream team”.
Loved listening to this book. I have the book, hadn't read it yet. I kept wondering why Jessie named the character Waverley. I kept thinking of waverley fabric(I'm an old sewer. They might be out of business?). Your duet is one of my favorite parts. I haven't heard that hymn for quite awhile and stayed with me a long time. I hope you sing in another book.
Hi, Pamela! I honestly don't remember where I heard the name Waverly. I just thought it was a nice name (and, as an author of a lot of books, I'm always looking for good names!). I have to agree with you about Jay's singing. It's amazing that he does all the parts himself. He sings in every Cowboy Crossing book. In A Secret Baby in the Show Me State he sings Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, and that is probably one of my favorite five minutes of audio ever. *sigh*
Thank you, Rose - hope you enjoy it! I have to say I didn't know the direction this story was going to go when I first started reading it, but Jessie just knocked it out of the park!
I've been around a few denominations. I was brought up as a kind of lax C of E (Protestant), with some family being married into devout catholic families. Then I met my husband their family was part Salvation Army and part United Reformed. One thing I noticed, which pushed me away, was just how negative, unGodly and out and out cruel the members could be. Being mean in a way that I'm confident that God would be ashamed of them, but they were the most involved members and had the loudest voices, so they drove quite a lot of potential congregation members away. So far the nicest I have been around are the folks from the Salvation Army. I have seen them all give their lives over to the Lord, never looking down on those that many see as less than them. They carry on their normal lives, whilst encorporating God into every aspect of their lives, some utterly exhausting themselves to do so. I'm sure there are plenty of every faith out there that are wonderful in their own right and I'm not trying to belittle anyone, just sharing my experiences. The way people spoke to and treated Blair was horrible, and sadly common, which is so so wrong. I suppose people like that will find out on their day of judgement, just how wrong they were to treat others so poorly. That's one thing that these books are doing for me, they are making me examine things and I really do enjoy thought provoking stories. Bravo. Also...gotta love your singing Jay. :) xx
Thank you for sharing that, EV! I agree that some of the most ungodly people I've met have been churchgoers and "Christians" but I try to remember that God wants me to pray for them like anyone else, and hey, at least He's got them in the right place when He does change their hearts! Thanks for the kind words about my caterwauling, too!
Hi Ali - good to hear from you! Truly, I do believe this society does exist. As the old adage goes, "write what you know," and I think Jessie does that - she knows this kind of community, and she lives it herself (OK, not suggesting she has a secret baby, or has done time, obviously. Well, probably not. 😁). I think maybe it's more prevalent in small towns, where people more naturally have to depend on each other more, but I think you can certainly find caring communities everywhere, all over the globe, in places of all sizes. That's not to say that any place is perfect (Jessie's stories, and this one most definitely, point that out), but through the loving, caring spirit of the Lord, all of us can help our hometown be more like this.
I just love how Jessie always helps us see the Love of Christ! We are forgiven if we ask for forgiveness. The characters in this book are wonderful! This book is wonderful!
Jay you do a great job narrating!😉
Thank you so much! I agree with you - Jessie is truly gifted in that way!
The first chapter of this story is hard to listen to. It really makes my heart hurt...even though I've read the book and know the ending. I took a quick break to share a post and heard something that really brings the beginning of this book into focus for me. The woman said, "When we surrender our will, we always get God. And sometimes it doesnt look the way we want it to look." Jay, you bring this story to life! Thank you again, Jessie for the writing and Jay for the telling!
Thank you, Lisa! I agree, it is some amazing writing by Jessie. The whole message of this story is just so powerful!
This was an amazing book to read, & had a very satisfying conclusion.
This is one of Jessie’s best stories. I so enjoy Deacon, his heart for God, his down-to-earth attitude. His accent!!
Jay, you captured the essence of the characters once again.
Thank you so very much - it is one of Jessie's best (although that is a LONG list)!
Wonderful story. Thank you Jessie and Jay.
You're very welcome, Donna! Have a great Thanksgiving!
@@SaywithJay you too! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
This was a wonderful installment in this single dads series. I really enjoyed it and there were so many lessons to be learned. Overcoming the past, forgiving yourself, God's plans not being our plans, and many more. I have a ton of highlights in my copy. I cannot wait to see what comes next for this family!
Audio:
Grace. It is all about giving grace and not thinking highly of ourselves because of the grace afforded us. I just love Dyess' audios. They are so relaxing and peaceful. His smooth voice flowingly provides such adept distinction for all of the characters you get lost in the story.
Very well said!
I enjoy Fridays more because of your audiobooks.
Thank you, Karen! I'm glad we do!
I keep thinking that you and Jessie can not make a book anybetter but each one of the books I read get better and better. thnak you and God Bless you so much is my prayer.
Thank you so much, Lavonda! I feel the same way about Jessie's books every time I read a new one! Thank you, and God bless you right back!
This book has such a unique and interesting premise! Great writing, Jessie! Jay, you did an excellent job with the narration. I thoroughly enjoyed listening. Thanks to you both!
Thank you so much - I'm so glad you liked it!
Wow! Wow! Wow! This is an awesome story. Each series I listen to outshines the previous. This one is my new favorite. The singing parts are something else. Well done!
Thank you so much! You sound like me with Jessie's books - I have so many "favorite ones"!
Exactly what I needed. Great story it was definitely worth waiting for! Thank you very very much..
You're so very welcome - thanks for letting us be there for you!
Jay is the best and makes Jessie’s stories even better as audiobook🥰🥰
Thank you so much, Nati - you're too kind!
Wow so lovely. I really enjoyed Deacon's story, this is what love and forgiveness truly means ❤. Great example to follow.
Thank you, Amekia! I'm so glad you liked it!
This story touched me so deeply, I had so many emotions I cried, laughed and was so disappointed with many people of the church how they treated Blair, we all have come short of the glory of God, having board members in the church give them to much power that they forget that their sinners saved by God's grace, I'm glad that Blair came to her senses that Deacon loved her for who she is and not her pass, the Bible talks about Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.
Proverbs 10:12 and And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”
I Peter 4:8
I love Deacons personality he is truly a man of God and has Integrity, but he doesn't care what people say he stands on God's word and what God says to him. Jessie this story is powerful thank you especially the use of Word, Jay I have a question for you how did you feel about this story as you were narrating? Thank you for bringing it to life. God bless you both and your families ♥️
Thank you, Yolanda - it definitely was a story of wide-ranging emotion. Glad you enjoyed it!
I have the same reactions. I find myself laughing aloud and see the reactions of my family who now just say “you must be listening to one of your books”. Thanks. You both make my audiobook “ dream team”.
This book is one I haven’t read, so I’m excited to listen 🎧 to ya read it to me! 🙏♥
I know you're going to love it - Jay does an awesome job as always!
Loved the book and the narration!!
Thank you, Bonnie! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Second time around and still enjoy the story and characters.
Wonderful! Thank you, Ge!
Loved listening to this book. I have the book, hadn't read it yet. I kept wondering why Jessie named the character Waverley. I kept thinking of waverley fabric(I'm an old sewer. They might be out of business?). Your duet is one of my favorite parts. I haven't heard that hymn for quite awhile and stayed with me a long time. I hope you sing in another book.
Hi, Pamela! I honestly don't remember where I heard the name Waverly. I just thought it was a nice name (and, as an author of a lot of books, I'm always looking for good names!). I have to agree with you about Jay's singing. It's amazing that he does all the parts himself. He sings in every Cowboy Crossing book. In A Secret Baby in the Show Me State he sings Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, and that is probably one of my favorite five minutes of audio ever. *sigh*
I'm so ready and excited I set my clock and playing my breakfast to get ready for this thank you thank you thank you guys!
Thank you so much, Shalonda - I really hope you enjoy it!
I love secret babies! Can't wait to listen to this one.
Thank you, Rose - hope you enjoy it! I have to say I didn't know the direction this story was going to go when I first started reading it, but Jessie just knocked it out of the park!
@SaywithJay Jessie always has an amazing way with her stories and you do a great job narrating them.
I might be partial, but I love this series!
So do I, Alexa!
I love that God is their guide.
That is indeed a wonderful thought, Ann. Thank you!
I've been around a few denominations. I was brought up as a kind of lax C of E (Protestant), with some family being married into devout catholic families. Then I met my husband their family was part Salvation Army and part United Reformed.
One thing I noticed, which pushed me away, was just how negative, unGodly and out and out cruel the members could be. Being mean in a way that I'm confident that God would be ashamed of them, but they were the most involved members and had the loudest voices, so they drove quite a lot of potential congregation members away.
So far the nicest I have been around are the folks from the Salvation Army. I have seen them all give their lives over to the Lord, never looking down on those that many see as less than them. They carry on their normal lives, whilst encorporating God into every aspect of their lives, some utterly exhausting themselves to do so.
I'm sure there are plenty of every faith out there that are wonderful in their own right and I'm not trying to belittle anyone, just sharing my experiences.
The way people spoke to and treated Blair was horrible, and sadly common, which is so so wrong.
I suppose people like that will find out on their day of judgement, just how wrong they were to treat others so poorly.
That's one thing that these books are doing for me, they are making me examine things and I really do enjoy thought provoking stories. Bravo.
Also...gotta love your singing Jay. :) xx
Thank you for sharing that, EV! I agree that some of the most ungodly people I've met have been churchgoers and "Christians" but I try to remember that God wants me to pray for them like anyone else, and hey, at least He's got them in the right place when He does change their hearts! Thanks for the kind words about my caterwauling, too!
Does this society exist.. Are these people real... Really, I ask.. I want to live with them
Hi Ali - good to hear from you! Truly, I do believe this society does exist. As the old adage goes, "write what you know," and I think Jessie does that - she knows this kind of community, and she lives it herself (OK, not suggesting she has a secret baby, or has done time, obviously. Well, probably not. 😁). I think maybe it's more prevalent in small towns, where people more naturally have to depend on each other more, but I think you can certainly find caring communities everywhere, all over the globe, in places of all sizes. That's not to say that any place is perfect (Jessie's stories, and this one most definitely, point that out), but through the loving, caring spirit of the Lord, all of us can help our hometown be more like this.
I'm surprised at Deacon using a swear word......
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