Father of My Heart: Spiritual Insights from the Seasons of the Heart Series

by Janette Oke

From the Father of My Heart by Janette Oke. The endearing story of Joshua Jones in the Seasons of the Heart Series by best-selling author Janette Oke focuses on the powerful reality that God is always faithful. The four captivating books follow Josh's life from youth to manhood as an orphan under the care of his aunt, grandfather, great uncle, and an elderly great grandfather. Although surrounded with a loving family, when difficult decisions and trying times come, Josh often feels alone. Through his struggles, he finds that through prayer God is faithful to take control of his topsy-turvy world even when things are at their darkest. Father of My Heart brings together the riches of the spiritual experiences of Josh and his "different" family through the practical, daily events of their lives. Readers will share with Josh the great fact that God does care and is still in control of their lives when they allow Him to be. This collection of short readings has been selected and arranged consecutively through each story with a theme heading, a summary thought, and an appropriate scripture.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Janette Oke is a Canadian author known for her inspirational fiction, often set in a pioneer era and focused on female protagonists. Her debut novel, Love Comes Softly (1979), became the foundation for a successful series, followed by over 75 other novels. The first book in her Canadian West series, When Calls the Heart (1983), inspired the popular television series of the same name.
Born in Champion, Alberta, to farmers Fred and Amy (née Ruggles) Steeves during the Great Depression, Oke went on to graduate from Mountain View Bible College in Didsbury, Alberta, where she met her future husband, Edward Oke, who later became the president of the college. The couple has four children, including a daughter who has collaborated with Janette on several books.
A committed Evangelical Christian, Oke has authored numerous works exploring themes of faith. She has received various accolades for her contributions to Christian fiction, including the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association and the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award.

Reviews

[Gwen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book series on which this devotional is based are great. The devotional is not quite as great. It feels as if these devotionals are forced to fit in with the particular passages that are taken from the books. The Bible verses are accurate and most times the devotionals cause one to ponder on the blessings of God, but it was at times difficult for me to get past the illustrations from the book not fitting with the devotional premise.

[Cws]

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