The Damascus Way (Acts of Faith Series #3) Book

What a great end to the series! There are some series that drag toward by the last book, but although it wasn't as amazing as the first two, I still felt the characters were just as strong and the story fascinating.

Followers of the Way are leaving for Jerusalem to flee from Saul of Tarsus, the Christian persecutor. As they scatter they take salvation other villages and towns in Israel. Abigail at first is hesitant to leave Jerusalem, the place where her husband loved and served, but by the prodding of others who care for her she decides leaving is the best choice.

Linux....I was SOO happy when his story was continued in this. I like him so because, yes, he's a believer, but he's still a soldier and that adds so much to his character. I loved his interaction with Dorcas and his strength is definitely appealing. The last chapter made me so happy.

Jacob, Abigail's sister, was a main character in this book. I love how his character has developed through all three books. From scrawny servant to Alban, to insistent young man wanting to become a soldier, to a strong man who believes in Christ and seeks His ways. He comes to realize that the reason why he hadn't seen God's direction is because he hadn't been seeking.

Julia, a Greek young woman, misses her father while he is away on business. As a caravan master, he has much to keep his attention. But when the followers of Christ effect the life of her Mother's maid, her home begins to change. And she finds that she must put her life at risk.

All the scenes concerning caravans were quite fascinating. I was pleased that Philips evangelism to the Ethiopian was described, as well as Paul's conversion. The desert storm was one of my favorite scenes. The only thing I didn't like as much in this book was the switching of POV's so often. I'm not usually bothered by four POV's, but because Linux and Abigail's story differed from Julia and Jacob's you feel as if the story holds two different stories, not one.

Once again, the authors have created a story full of redemption and forgiveness. Every scene has some truth in it indicating God's love and guidance. There is adventure and tension in this book, while on the flip side there is every day life described.