Trials of Faith

Cassandra and Mac are in love, but is their love strong enough to survive the trial they will soon face?

As a college freshman Cassandra Smith is experiencing life on her own for the the first time. Her Christian upbringing is set aside while away from her parents' influence. She ignores the feelings of guilt and conviction that press in on her and continues to distance herself from God. While at college, she meets and falls in love with Mac Lugot. After some searching of his own, Mac accepts Christ as his Savior and Cassandra soon realizes her own need for a personal relationship with the Lord. The young Christians are excited to serve God together; however, they are soon faced with a terrible trial. Is their love strong enough to endure it? More importantly, can the new believers still trust God?

Read Chapter One.



Trials of Faith is available at online bookstores, but I'd like to encourage you to support your local Christian bookstore. Ask them to order it if they don't have it in stock.
ISBN 1-59129-519-X
Retail Price: $19.95
Online Special: $12.00
Taken from the Manhattan Mercury review by Carmen Eichman

"Ratcliff has created an exciting, poignant novel that
seeks to guide its readers as it touches upon basic Christian principles, while at the same time providing a satisfying reading experience for readers from the young adult to adult
ages."

Crystal Ratcliff ~ Writing for Him
Author of inspirational novels and devotionals for women
Compiled by Susan Titus Osborn

Christian perspective, believable humor, and been-there understanding delightfully come together in this colorful pair of light-reading gift books. These stories and reflections—direct from the trenches—capture enough of the real world to connect with every reader, but deliver lessons of faith and hope from the big-picture world of God’s glorious possibilities.

Contains my short story, Lessons from Chaz, an interesting look at what our children teach us about our attitude.

ISBN 0805426671-1.
Trials of Love

The honeymoon is over for Mac and Cassandra and now they are faced with the first trial of their marriage. Can their love sustain it?

A family emergency forces Mac and Cassandra to leave their comfortable home in Lawrence, Kansas, and move in with Mac's wealthy parents in Houston, Texas. Along with the move, Mac takes control of his father's business, and the work consumes his time. Feeling lonely and disconnected from her husband, Cassandra forms a friendship with her boss, which a mysterious stalker later uses against her. Steps to protect herself could mean losing the man she loves. But if she remains silent, will the stalker follow through with his threats to kill her?

Read Chapter One

ISBN 1-933582-07-3
Retail price: $12.99
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