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    Lead Me Home

    By Amy K. Sorrells

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    Amid open fields and empty pews, small towns can crush big dreams.
    Abandoned by his no-good father and forced to grow up too soon, Noble Burden has set his dreams aside to run the family farm. Meanwhile, James Horton, the pastor of the local church, questions his own calling as he prepares to close the doors for good.

    As a severe storm rolls through, threatening their community and very livelihood, both men fear losing what they care about most . . . and reconsider where they truly belong.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTyndale House Publishers
    Release dateMay 3, 2016
    ISBN9781496414380
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    Amy K. Sorrells

    A long-time believer in the power of story to change lives, Amy’s diverse writing career includes nearly three decades of a variety of publications. Her award-winning works are praised by reviewers for the way they both poetically and accurately portray real life hardship and hope. When she’s not writing, Amy is an RN and loves doting on her husband, three young adult sons, and her black lab Cash (who inspires Jayko in her cozy mysteries!) at their home in central Indiana. If there’s leftover time after that, she enjoys DIY projects and long hikes in the woods.

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    • 5/5
      This is a well written story that is good for all Christians to read. The characters are well developed and you feel like you are really getting to know them. The story shows us we all go through ups and downs with our walk with God and may feel He is not there, but this book helps show us He is. It is not a tear jerker nor a light read. It is just right. It flows smoothly and keeps you wanting more. I will look forward to reading more books written by Amy K. Sorrells. I received this book in exchange for my honest review
    • 4/5
      I loved how the honest the author was in writing this book. These are hard subjects, loss, grief, and despair in which she did an amazing job. Loved the bible verses throughout this book. For anyone who thinks that their pastor is above reproach or sits on a pedestal this is an eye opening book. Pastors are God's helpers but feel the same pain that we all do. We are all God's children and need guidance. This is a very powerful read that I would recommend.I recieved this book from The BookClub Network for an honest review.
    • 5/5
      Lead Me Home by Amy K Sorrells is a wonderful book...a story of grace amidst the storms of life, a story of endings that might be beginnings, a story not soon forgotten. Sorrells has given readers characters that are realistic and evocative...they could be one's neighbors, one's friends. James, a recently widowed pastor, has to face the reality that his church's days are numbered. He is a man who seems to have lost his way and his soul is shadowed by a darkness he cannot shake. Shelby, devasted by her mother's death, is pulling away from those who love her and making unwise choices. Noble is their neighbor who has a dream but way too many responsibilities to follow it. The story, even though it flows well, is not an easy read as the author shows the reality and harshness of life in a farming community, the effects of nature on the lives of those dependent on the land for a living. "Everything beautiful at a distance looks pretty ugly up close." Thought provoking questions abound...where was God when things happened? What did I do wrong? How do I know if I am living out God's plan? Do I follow my dream or let it die? With an unexpected crisis, the author reminds readers that grace is simply to be accepted and that the Church is not made of wood and cement. Readers will think about this story for a long time as it seems to seep into the soul as the sadness and despair seeped into the lives of the characters portrayed in this book. I received a copy of this book through The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.
    • 5/5
      What dies a pastor do when he realizes that the building he calls "church" is falling apart around him? The church is over a hundred and fifty years old and needs major repairs. Pastor James knows there are not enough funds to do repairs. His only choice it seems is to auction off Sycamore Community Church . He knew the church attendance had declined over the years, which made it difficult to raise money for repairs. Oh how my heart cried as I began to read this moving story. I know it's a building, but what it represents is so poweful. There had been weddings, baptisms , potluck sand many other memorable activities in the church. The people who came each Sunday were there to hear the pastor speak and to fellowship with each other.
    • 5/5
      The first book I read by Amy K. Sorrells, How Sweet The Sound, made a big impression on me. I knew that after reading it, I would have to get busy and dig into her other books. So on my recent spring break trip I decided to take Lead Me Home along. I am so very glad I did! Lead Me Home is a complex novel full of wonderful characters that grab and sometimes break your heart. Set in a small Indiana farming town, this book examines things we lose — people, purpose, dreams. While it could easily have been a depressing book, it was instead a story of the hope and the possibilities of wonderful futures. Just like How Sweet The Sound, Lead Me Home is a book to savor, think about, and discuss with others. A great book club book, this novel is a highly recommended read.Sycamore, Indiana is a town on the verge — small family farms are disappearing, people are moving on to bigger cities, and those that stay are afraid that life is leaving them behind. Main characters James Horton and Noble Burden know what its like to live with loss. Widowed and left to raise a teenage daughter alone, James is the pastor of a dying church. An aspiring musician, Noble is forced to run the family dairy farm after his father leaves him with responsibilities too great for a 19 year old. Both question their decisions, their futures, and the seeming silence of a God that promises rest.I loved all the characters, flawed as they are, that Sorrells has created in Lead Me Home. Their main attraction is how real they are — real in their doubts, fears, and struggles. Like me, they often try to go it alone, forgetting that God has them in the palm of His hand. The community in which the novel is set is rich in its American-ness — self-sufficient and proud, seeking to survive and flourish. Sorrels’s examination of the church is spot on as well. The ridiculous reasons someone leaves a church are juxtaposed against the real picture of Christ’s church that comes together in the end. The struggle to trust God is portrayed realistically too. At one point Noble thinks about the relationship he has had with God — It was in the wrestling and holding tight and trying to pin him down that Noble had come to know God as true, though he still had a hard time trusting him. Those words mirror an active faith; one that isn’t afraid to question God.Lead Me Home is a novel meant to be savored — don’t rush through this one. You will want to spend time with James, Noble, Shelby, Eustace, and the rest of those that inhabit the pages. It’s full of simple wisdom and deep thoughts that will continue to speak to you long after you close the covers.Highly Recommended.Audience: adults.(Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
    • 5/5
      Title: Lead Me HomeAuthor: Amy K. SorrellsPages: 384Year: 2016Publisher: TyndaleMy rating is 5 stars.I began reading this author’s books when I first read How Sweet the Sound followed by Then Sings My Soul and now Lead Me Home. Each is a title of a hymn and each novel contains a heartfelt story that can be read as stand-alone books. I started this book in the early evening and read all the way to the end because my heart was lost in the story; I was so engrossed at times I felt as if my heart was in my throat.One reason I think the novel is outstanding is the point being made of how the church or Body of Christ is people not buildings. Buildings come and go, but Christ doesn’t reside there; He resides in the heart of His people. The second reason is a reminder that pastors are people too who have struggles just like any other human being on the planet. Some of the characters made me laugh at the complaints they brought before the pastor that were so absurd I burst out laughing! A third reason is the focus on butterflies of a particular kind that you’ll discover when you read the book.There were times when reading I felt the emotions being presented in a particular scene. Sometimes I would be awed by how a young man with special needs could sense what was needed without words. What starts out the book is a tragedy that happened in the pastor’s past, yet still affects his present including raising a daughter who still is grieving too.Here is a very moving tale that reminds us of what is really important and what at times tends to distract us from following God. Will the main families learn to be content with where God has them or still strive for what they believe are greener pastures? Hope, love, grace, redemption and more are just a few of the themes woven in this wonderful novel. I hope you read Amy’s novels because each is unique just like the hymn’s title.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
    • 5/5
      Title: Lead Me HomeAuthor: Amy K. SorrellsPages: 384Year: 2016Publisher: TyndaleMy rating is 5 stars.I began reading this author’s books when I first read How Sweet the Sound followed by Then Sings My Soul and now Lead Me Home. Each is a title of a hymn and each novel contains a heartfelt story that can be read as stand-alone books. I started this book in the early evening and read all the way to the end because my heart was lost in the story; I was so engrossed at times I felt as if my heart was in my throat.One reason I think the novel is outstanding is the point being made of how the church or Body of Christ is people not buildings. Buildings come and go, but Christ doesn’t reside there; He resides in the heart of His people. The second reason is a reminder that pastors are people too who have struggles just like any other human being on the planet. Some of the characters made me laugh at the complaints they brought before the pastor that were so absurd I burst out laughing! A third reason is the focus on butterflies of a particular kind that you’ll discover when you read the book.There were times when reading I felt the emotions being presented in a particular scene. Sometimes I would be awed by how a young man with special needs could sense what was needed without words. What starts out the book is a tragedy that happened in the pastor’s past, yet still affects his present including raising a daughter who still is grieving too.Here is a very moving tale that reminds us of what is really important and what at times tends to distract us from following God. Will the main families learn to be content with where God has them or still strive for what they believe are greener pastures? Hope, love, grace, redemption and more are just a few of the themes woven in this wonderful novel. I hope you read Amy’s novels because each is unique just like the hymn’s title.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”