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In a small community, a devastating accident leaves the Christian Kids Theater group in shock. Director Katy Hart must help the children process their grief and rediscover hope. Across the town, Dayne Matthews, a film director, feels a deep emptiness and seeks a transformative teaching center that promises a God‑like path. Meanwhile, John Baxter confronts a buried family secret and, honoring his late wife's memory, embarks on a search that reveals hidden truths. As each storyline unfolds, the novel explores forgiveness, grace, and the peace that comes through surrendering to divine guidance.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction
Authors: Karen Kingsbury
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