Yesterday’s Promise by Vanessa Miller
By Angelia Menchan • Jan 1st, 2010 • Category: Book Review 2009 •
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Yesterday’s Promise by Vanessa Miller is a timely book about a woman’s place in the pulpit and how many take the Word of God and use it to benefit their views. It made me remember a time when my church was searching for a new minister and a woman was not considered.
Melinda Johnson helped her father build an amazing church at Omega Leadership Center. So, it was no surprise that when he decided to retire that she expected to take over as pastor. However, her father, Bishop Johnson, had other ideas. His plan was to promote Steven Marks as Bishop. Not only was Steven no longer a member of Omega but he had once broken his engagement to Melinda because he did not feel he could be married to a woman who was interested in being a minister. Of course, Melinda is incensed that her father would overlook her for pastor and even more angry that he would bring Steven back as her boss. Immediately Melinda starts struggling with her faith and her relationships. She is not sure she will be able to work for and with Steven.
Bishop Steven Marks was so sure that he could not marry a woman minister that he had left Melinda and married someone else. Now he is a widowed father and has been promoted as Bishop of the church in which Melinda works. Immediately, the tension between Melinda and Steven are evident. Will the two be able to work and coexist peacefully? Will either bend their views or will Steven’s daughter, Brianna, prove to be a bridge or a hindrance to the adults’ relationship?
Ms. Miller does a wonderful job of telling their story and she does it in a spiritual, non-preachy way. I recommend Yesterday’s Promises to all who enjoy a good story. This book was provided by the publisher for review purposes only.
Angelia Menchan
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Angelia Menchan is wife, mother, mentor and the author of five books, most recently, “Is No Not Clear Enough For You? She is a reviewer for APOOO Exchange Team. Angelia currently works as a Budget Officer, but her most rewarding work experience was as Job Corps Counselor. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her love and reading. Her motto is, “You Get from the Universe, What You Give to the Universe.” She can be contacted at www.angeliavmenchan.com and http://acvermen.blogspot.com
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Sounds like a winner. Looking forward to reading it also.