Stepping Heavenward

di E. Prentiss (Autore)

Library of Alexandria, 2026

What if growing in faith means beginning again, day after ordinary day? Katherine's diary reveals a life shaped not by instant transformation, but by the patient work of love and grace. Opening on her sixteenth birthday, Stepping Heavenward follows Katherine from impulsive adolescence into the responsibilities of marriage and motherhood. She wants to be good, yet impatience, wounded pride, and changing feelings repeatedly unsettle her intentions. In journal entries that are candid, humorous, and sometimes painfully self-critical, she records the distance between the person she hopes to become and the person she meets each morning. Elizabeth Prentiss places this inward struggle within the daily demands of nineteenth-century domestic life. A household must be managed, relationships tended, and illness endured; the loss of a child brings questions no resolution can settle. Katherine's mother, her pastor Dr. Cabot, and her friend Mrs. Campbell offer guidance, but her growth remains gradual and deeply personal. The novel's lasting appeal lies in its recognition that prayer, doubt, irritation, tenderness, and joy can belong to the same faithful life. What readers find inside: A candid diary - Katherine's own voice traces her changing understanding of herself and her faith across decades. Marriage and family - Domestic responsibilities and difficult relationships become occasions for patience, affection, and self-examination. Faith under strain - Grief and chronic illness test Katherine's hopes and deepen her questions about trust. Wise companions - A loving mother, a thoughtful pastor, and a trusted friend help Katherine see beyond her immediate feelings. Imperfect progress - Repeated failures and renewed efforts give spiritual growth a recognizably human shape. This novel will speak to readers of classic Christian fiction, lovers of intimate diary narratives, and anyone seeking a thoughtful story about faith within family life. Open Katherine's journal and follow a journey in which small, imperfect steps still matter.

• Autore: E. Prentiss
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Library of Alexandria
• Formato: EPUB3 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9781808303463