cold and ruthless are her trials - but not God-forsaken
Her old enemy, “isolation,” is back with a new face.
“It’s not like you need me,” she went on as she prepared for her journey. “You might even do better without me.”
Canada, December 2016—For three months, Louise Stella has been a refugee of war, trapped on a mixed forest island in Quebec. Unlearned in wilderness survival, she’s dependent on ex-criminal Ezekiel for food, water, warmth . . . and companionship. Yet with his cool demeanor, he’s hardly a friend, and she feels alone all the same. As winter sinks in and the river freezes, Louise decides to leave the island—with or without Ezekiel. Little does she know that her decisions will cost her an arm and a leg. Perhaps she needed as much to realize that Someone had been with her all along.
Amputated is a Young Adult suspense novella with ills, thrills, and winter chills. It will have you pondering a presence that transcends loneliness. Would you take comfort as Louise does?
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Hello Friends!
I am excited for this book! I mean, who else has read a book based in Canada (!), full of excitement and survival adventures, while having it's focus be on Truth? The previous novellas have been great reads, and I expect this one to be equally uplifting and enjoyable.
And what happens when aforementioned book is written by a young lady who has so encouraged me? A blog tour, obviously!
God has used Jordy Leigh to be a huge blessing in my life, both in personal interactions, the truth-seeking on her website, and in her novellas. And, it just so happens, that she is releasing Amputated, a new, beautiful story for the world!
I can't wait to read it. But, 'til then, here's one of my favorite quotes + why it happens to be so.
Sometimes I wonder what I believe.
Because I've grown up believing my whole life. I know the foundational truths. I know what the Bible says about God and who I am. I know all these things in my head, yet I still go back and wonder.
I wonder what I believe. And this is why:
If I believed God is good, why would I be scared to surrender everything and follow Him? Why would I fear the future, worry about which friends like me, or fret about anything?
If I believed I am in Christ, I belong to Him, why would I worry about the way I look, the way I dress, the attention I get; because wouldn't I be overpowered by His amazing greatness and the fact that I'm His?
If I believed that Jesus' power is in me, why wouldn't I have the faith to move mountains and pray for the sick and raise the dead? Why would I shrink back and let the world control me when He has said "greater works than these he will do?"
If I believed that God delights to answer prayer, then why would I ever stop praying? Why wouldn't I continually petition for His will, continually praise Him, eagerly look for His hand working around me?
And there's so much more. Do I believe God is literally the Creator of all? Do I believe He knows all of me and still loves me? Do I believe He has a plan for my life? Do I believe He is Almighty? Do I believe He is LORD?
That would change everything.
Sometimes I have to step back, look at my life, and wonder what I truly believe. And then I pray, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!"
Because all those are true: God is good. He does love us. He is Almighty.
Despite all we do, He is true.
Like in Amputated, despite all that Louise does, God is still true. And He has a purpose.
This is a challenge to me, to you, to everyone. Let's live out what we believe. Let's let Him work, surrendering all, and watch the salvation of the Lord.
The Lord will fight for us, and we shall hold our peace.
And we shall know the truth, and the truth will set us free. ♥
(and ps, grab a copy of Amputated - it explores similar ideas within the story + a riveting adventure. And it's based in Canada, just saying.) *wink*
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This post was amazing! "Amputated" sounds like a great book. =) Is it a part of a series? If so, do you recommend reading the other novellas first?
ReplyDeleteHi Ellen! Thank you for your interest in Amputated. :) Let me see if I can help answer your questions.
Delete'Amputated' is the third book in my series, "War and Wilderness." I may be biased, but I would recommend reading the first two books. Rather than being three books with self-contained stories, 'Isolated,' 'Mandated,' and 'Amputated' follow one plotline. That being said, I've tried to summarize the most significant information of the first two books in 'Amputated.'
The first book, 'Isolated,' is available for free as an ebook on Amazon or Kobo. And for anyone who is open to potentially submitting an honest and helpful review, my books are available for free. You can find out more at this link: https://www.jordyleigh.com/2020/02/12/how-to-get-free-books/
Again, Ellen, thanks for being interested. It's a great encouragement to the heart of an author.
Warmly,
Jordy
Hello Ellen! Jordy was so kind to slip on here and answer your question, but I will add that I have enjoyed this series! As she said, her first book is free, and I recommend it. I liked the survival-themed story + the message within. And I do recommend starting with Isolated, the first novella in the series. =) But I'm also a "read-book-series-in-order" type of girl. =)
DeleteIt's fun chatting with fellow bookworms. =) And thank you for your sweet encouragement, my friend!
Hosanna, dear friend. Thank you for joining in with my book release and featuring me on your blog. Your words never cease to build me up and encourage me, like a faithful other member of one body—the Body of Christ.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love that verse that you subtly inserted—that prayer, really. "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief." May the prayer of all we who believe be to acknowledge that we've only come this far because of God, and that His help is our hope for defeating unbelief and reaching our eternal home.
Jordy, it's such an honor to be part of the Body of Christ. Just thinking of that blows me away! And joining you in this hard-worked for project is my delight! I can't wait to read Amputated and explore the new adventure, story, and truths within. *hugs*
DeleteGod is so good, and you are so loved, dear friend. ♥ Thank you!