Marilee Donivan "Kandu Art" (Boise, ID, USA)
540 pages. You really get your money's worth of thought-provoking applications as you read ESTELLE. James W. Tharp tells this riveting story about his mother Estelle, writing it as historical fiction based on actual events and real people. Knowing it is fact-based lends extra excitement to the telling of these remarkable real-life occurrences. The story begins with the spiritual hunger Estelle feels as a young woman, and her pursuit until she finds fulfillment in Jesus Christ; but she is deeply concerned for the decadent and wicked environment she lives in. As she delves into God's Word and prayer, her growing confidence and faith strengthen her to fearlessly confront evil with amazing results. Estelle's experiences are inspiring and instructional for readers longing to know if God still works miracles.
ESTELLE is also a love story--of both earthly love and Heavenly Love. Jim and Estelle's marriage is a great model of a loving relationship, and inspires you to follow their example of patient, persistent love in the midst of life's inevitable challenges. ESTELLE is a wonderful combination of story, inspiration, and practical teaching. As you read, you get compelling lessons in love, victorious faith, prayer, and spiritual warfare. Be prepared to emerge from this book with renewed faith and strengthened prayers. I've read ESTELLE several times and have been deeply affected each time. This book is also available in Kindle format.
A captivating story of love and plain talk'in faith
From the moment you meet her, you will love Estelle. Married to Jim, a gun tot'in, sharp shoot'in Deputy Sheriff, her wedding night is hilarious. " . . . I'm ready to find out if this thing's all it's cracked up to be," she tells her husband, "So come on and show me what it's all about!" Jim has the amazing skill of being able to shoot through the ear lobe of a man by way of warning, then killing him if he has to. After killing four fugitives Jim feels he has broken the commandment "Thou Shalt Not Kill." With her direct, down to earth faith, Estelle explains killing in self defense does not break the commandment which means with intent to kill, as in murder. James Tharp has given us not only the inspiration of the revival of the Holiness movement, but a delightful insight into life in rural Arkansas. The food is amazing. Celebrations have four kinds of meat, stewed potatoes and numerous pies, including the Jeff Davis (pecan pie without the pecans). The spirituality is direct and comprehensive. I found myself going back to portions of the preaching and using them for moments of meditation. Read to enjoy. Read to be strengthened in the faith.
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