| A Story of God's Grace in a Struggle to find His | | | | knowledge and an understanding of and an |
| Purpose | | | | appreciation for basic Christian core values and ideals. |
| As the soul survivor of an automobile accident Lia | | | | She masterfully conveys the struggle people face in |
| Conrad is convinced that God had a purpose in saving | | | | maintaining consistent Christian lives in a sin ravaged |
| her life. The accident took the lives of three of her | | | | battle ground, a world dominated by Satan's cunning |
| teenage friends. Lia gives herself in complete | | | | attacks. Jones than makes it clear, that God's power |
| dedication to a ministry of service in the church. | | | | includes deliverance from the power and grip of sin on |
| Nigel Braxton, an aspiring young movie producer, | | | | the Christian's life. |
| convinced her it was God's will for her to join him and | | | | The message of "Blessing of Purpose" is strong and |
| become his wife. As a result she moved to Hollywood. | | | | clear. God has a purpose for each of us. His love, |
| Once married, they were soon swept up in a fast | | | | grace and mercy reach us where we are. Lia's |
| paced lifestyle that sidetracked them from their | | | | prayed. "Father, here I am once again, undeserving of |
| dedication to God. Chaos follow as marital conflict, | | | | your forgiveness, but thanking you for another chance |
| financial ruin, incarceration, and a drug overdose keep | | | | at life...Restore your presence in our lives..." |
| the reader in and suspense throughout this fast paced, | | | | "Blessing of Purpose" gives hope to the reader through |
| always exciting, complex plot. | | | | a fast paced dramatic adventure packed with a true |
| Alicia Hill Jones skillfully demonstrates her | | | | to life dramatic story of spiritual battle, deliverance, and |
| understanding of her culture and a subculture within the | | | | finding God's purpose. Compelling, strong, and tight |
| black church community. She writes in a style | | | | Alicia Hill Jones writes with a heartwarming touch that |
| generous in the subtle use of words and innuendos | | | | makes the reader aware of God's presence. |
| that underscore her awareness. Jones blends street | | | | |