5 stars for A Step of Faith (Walk book 4) by Richard Paul Evans.
A Step of Faith is the fourth journal that chronicles the story of Alan Christoffersen's walk, a 3,500 miles walk starting from Seattle, Washington to Key West, Florida. It has been 258 days since Alan starts out on his journey after the loss of his wife, his advertising business, his house and cars. He is now slightly more than halfway to his destination when the unexpected strikes and out of the blue, Alan finds himself in another life-changing chain of events that leave him with no choice but to go on a temporary hiatus from his walk.
As indicated by title of the book, the theme surrounding this book 4 of the Walk series is faith. Though there is mention of the spiritually divine, a being of supernatural powers believed in and worshipped by many, I find that the story and its encompassing notion is suitable for people of any belief as the author’s writing style does not impose and his story contents are innocuous, readily acceptable and undoubtedly, easily integrated into our daily life.
Reading A Step of Faith makes me feel and think deep about life. Most, if not all of us behave as if we will live indefinitely. In truth, we are all walking towards death from the moment each of us is born. For some, the walk is relatively shorter. Mishaps aside, these are the ones who are diagnosed with cancer or certain incurable illnesses, and have an expected number tagged to their remaining lifespan. How does one spend each day knowingly counting down one’s existence?
To sum it up, this tale of Alan and his life-altering walk has a profound effect on me, and I believe will, on most readers. It is apparent that the message the author is trying to bring across is plainly another gentle reminder for us, to treasure and to cherish what we have at the now, our very present moment.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Reprint edition
Publication date: 7 May 2013
*** Favourite Quote 1 ***
The gifts of the Spirit are the fruit of the tree of faith.
The gift of tongues, healings and miracles are the blessings of faith.
We live in an age of unbelief, but I promise you, miracles still abound.
*** Favourite Quote 2 ***
Sometimes we can only find ourselves by first losing ourselves.
*** Favourite Quote 3 ***
In the beginning, I had considered these stops on my journey as interruptions - but I'm coming to understand that perhaps these detours are my journey.
*** Favourite Quote 4 ***
Life is not a sprint.
It was never meant to be.
It is just one step of faith after another.
~ A Step of Faith
Richard Paul Evans
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“We must all walk in faith, for to live without is to live frozen in circumstance. Even if the faith, or dreams of our past have been shattered, as they often are, we must gather up the shards and dream again– for achieving dreams is not a single act of will, but, like the felling of a tree, a process of small, steady blows. It is the short footfalls of a great walk.”
A Step of Faith is the fourth book in the award-winning and top 5 New York Times bestselling THE WALK series. In book 3, THE ROAD TO GRACE, Alan was found on the side of the road, unconscious, in St. Louis. He wakes up in the hospital with his father and friend, Falene, at his side and a revelation about what is happening to him. Will Alan continue his walk to Key West? And, in light of his new challenge, what will he learn about his father and Falene?
*Blurb from author's website*
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