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The Heartwarming Drama Continues in the Song of Blessing Series Anji Baard Moen, a recent widow, returns from Norway with her children. She quickly settles back into life in Blessing, teaching Norwegian history in the high school and writing articles for the Blessing Gazette. When tragedy strikes, Anji steps in to run the newspaper and soon finds a kindred spirit in the widower who owns the printing press. As they spend time together, Anji wonders if there's something more than friendship growing between them. But Anji has also caught the eye of a recent arrival to Blessing. He has put his carpentry skills to good use on the town's building projects, including Anji's house. But Anji is torn between her feelings of loyalty to someone who needs her and the chance to build a new life with this intriguing newcomer. Where will her choice take her?… (more)
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Then Stetler and Sons Traveling Circus comes to town on the train. They have sick people on board and need assistance. The town agrees to help them (they are definitely going to regret being so nice) and then they find out that the sick people have diphtheria. Who will be left standing in the wake of the disease? Will Anji and Thomas get a happy ending?
Streams of Mercy is a heartfelt book. In order to understand what is happening in Streams of Mercy you do need to have read the other books in the series (it would actually be best if you have read all the books by Lauraine Snelling that are set in Blessing, North Dakota). I have been reading Lauraine Snelling’s books since the beginning when Ingeborg came from Norway with her first husband (before there was a town of Blessing, North Dakota). Streams of Mercy is a complicated book. There is quite a bit going on in the book (I have actually only given you a small summary). We get to become reacquainted with our favorite characters and see how they are faring. This book will make you laugh, cry, and sigh. I give Streams of Mercy 4.5 out of 5 stars. It is well-written and thoughtful. Streams of Mercy is a little more series than the other books in the series. I look forward to the next installment in the Songs of Blessing series.
I received a complimentary copy of Streams of Mercy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Quickly Anji is thrust into the unexpected situation of trying to quarantine the new arrives, while still dealing with keeping the local folks in their homes. She soon finds a comrade in a local pastor, Thomas Devlin that only a few short months ago came quietly into town himself. Together they help the town go through their struggles and loses, as Anji and Thomas slowly come to fall in love with each other. Finally there is a turning point in the epidemic and the town begins to get well. When Thomas is offered a parish outside of Blessing, Anji must deal decide if she is truly in love with Thomas and goes with him or stay in her cherished Blessing. With much soul searching she begins to see a life beyond her small town and follows her heart.
Yet again Laurine Snelling brings a bright cast of characters, that weave effortlessly through the book. A fantastic author in the Christian novel genre, Laurine beautifully brings the scripture to life. I found this book quite enjoyable and entertaining. I look forward to the fourth installment in this series and see how the life of Anji and Thomas continues.
Author: Lauraine Snelling
Pages: 384
Year: 2015
Publisher: Bethany House
My rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Readers are introduced to the town named Blessing along with various characters in the first book titled To Everything a Season followed by the sequel A
In this novel, the town is wrought with trouble when a circus train stops due to illness of the performers. The doctors learn that it is diphtheria and now must quarantine the town and train. I was really touched when a character I had come to enjoy in the story succumbed to this disease. I think the author does a wonderful job of showing how Christians mourn and take one day at a time when tragedy strikes.
People in the community are from various countries so they learn to share and teach from each other’s heritage. For two ministers there wasn’t strife between them with each being from a different denomination; they worked hard to understand each other and find common ground on which to forge their friendship. Of course there were some tense times as female doctors were just learning to be accepted as physicians while some male interns found it hard to take their orders.
The main thread through all three books that stuck out to me was prayer. No matter what circumstances or feelings experienced or facing something unknown, knowing the Lord never changes brought peace to hearts and souls. Knowing a Scripture being shared was right or having someone say they were praying for them was not always met with an open or understanding heart by some characters. I thought that it true that at times our emotions can hinder our prayers or from receiving words of wisdom.
There was no indication if another novel will be written for this series or not. I so enjoyed residing in this fictional place and meeting what I think are reflections of real people. So grab a couple of books and then settle town to enjoy Lauraine Snelling’s Song of Blessing series!
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Can you imagine looking out your window and seeing an elephant? That is the sight that greeted these residents
We also have Anji whom appears to be in love with Thomas, but is she willing to completely change her life? Also some of the other woman we have come to call family will have their lives changed forever, because of their love of God their fellow man.
I still am looking for some answers, what will happen to Clara, if that is really her name, and the baby? Come along for another wonderful visit, and hopefully we will be back real soon.
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The town is struck with disaster when a circus train stops
Many towns’ people risk their lives and show great courage in not only caring for the ill but helping those in quarantine, which is most of the town! It was fascinating to read an accurate account of how early medicine fought treat and contain such a deadly disease! Though their weapons were few and suffering was great, they used what little they had and relied on God for healing. The author takes into the lives of different families and their struggles, not only with the epidemic but also other challenges they are facing. As always, Ms. Snelling brings you into the story where you experience it firsthand. I was inspired by each character’s faith and taught so much about real life in this time. Looking forward to the next book!
I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. The opinions I stated are my own.
This book introduces Anji who comes over for a new start. While in Blessing, she finds herself drawn in to the happenings of the town. She also finds herself drawn to two different suitors.
I really enjoyed catching up with new characters as well as finding out how the town in growing.
I received this book free to read and review from the publisher.
In this book we hear more about Thomas Devlin, a lovable Irish priest who is ever ready to help any and all in any way that he can. He wasn't easily accepted into this community of Norwegians, but as most Irishmen he grows on you. As you might think, his relationships with the residents can be awkward, but he does grow to care for Anji - who fairly recently lost her husband. Anji's husband's family in Norway tries to control her future remarriage, so that adds one more obstacle to the mix.
The needs of the hospital always seem to be growing, and it is severely challenged in this book - especially after a circus train comes to town. Lots of heart wrenching issues for the patients and for the doctors and nurses there.
Once again a pleasure to spend time in Blessing and take part in its growth and progression!
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Thomas Devlin is a "minister" without a ministry and he also is enjoying getting to know the people of Blessing. One young lady has caught his eye, but can he bring himself to pursue this relationship? I really enjoyed Mr. Devlin and his ways. This was a story I found hard to put down until I discovered how the epidemic would end. I shed some tears with this story.