by Cliff Sims
First published 2021
The protagonist struggles with mounting spiritual pressures that threaten to overwhelm their faith. Anger flares without warning. Temptation whispers constantly. Jealousy poisons relationships while bitterness takes root in the heart. Fear grips the mind as worry multiplies daily concerns. Lust battles against conviction. Disappointment follows broken expectations, and death looms as the ultimate test of belief. Sims places his character in situations where these spiritual stresses collide with real life circumstances. The protagonist must learn to apply biblical principles as practical weapons against each destructive force. Scripture becomes a roadmap through emotional chaos. Prayer transforms from ritual into lifeline. Community support proves vital when individual strength fails. The story follows the believer's journey from spiritual vulnerability to resilience, showing how ancient wisdom addresses modern struggles. At its heart, this novel explores whether faith can truly overcome the persistent stresses that assault the human spirit.
Genres: fiction, christian-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-growth, overcoming-adversity
108 pages · Paperback · Advantage Books
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness