Salvation

Promise of Tomorrow #1

by Mark Miller

“Here is a different take on the Amish and it's a good tale that is well told. Mark writes with honesty, compassion, elegance and strength. Any lover of the Amish and of Amish fiction will be blessed by this book. Five stars, Mark!” –Murray Pura, Bestselling author of The Face of Heaven

Luke Umble believed he was a man of God. One fateful decision could test all of his beliefs. With the support of his wife Annie, they uproot their family in an attempt to save the ones they love. Luke is challenged on all sides by his cantankerous father, his oldest son’s rebellion and even his youngest daughter’s Muscular Dystrophy.

The one question he asks himself is “How far would you go to keep your faith?”

The only answer Luke can find lies in God’s Promise of Tomorrow.

Genres: Amish

19 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 17, 2013

About the author

After spending almost 15 years in Florida, Mark has returned home to Kansas. He has achieved some success as a Kindle Best Seller and having one of his short stories selected as a winner in the Florida Writer's Association Short Story Collection.

Growing up in Kansas, Mark graduated from Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences and received his Bachelor's in Film from the University of Kansas.

Mark has written numerous novels, screenplays, short stories and digital series. Inspirational stories with positive messages are his goal with everything he writes.

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review.

This is a VERY short story - only 13 pages. It has a lot of promise but reads more like an outline for a novel than a stand alone story. It could be a great short story with some more fleshing out and still be kept around 60 pages I believe. The characters are people I want to know more about but the details on them and their backstories are scarce. The story is so short and the author tries to introduce so many people and connections that as a reader I felt like I was caught up in a whirlwind and just getting little snippets of the whole.

I would like to see this further and more wholly developed. It feels incomplete. That's why I gave it 3 of 5 stars.

[Wanda Hartzenberg · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the main premise of the book but due to its lenght the reader does not really get the opportunity to learn to know te characters!
I think as the story progresses it will become much more engaging and I look forward to readig the series!
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[Nancy Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

God's plan for his children

Our Earth was abused and damaged beyond repair from men's hands.only choice to maybe survive,was travel by ship,to hopefully to find a suitable planet,to start over.

[Peter B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Promise of Tomorrow by Mark Miller is a heartfelt and compelling work of Amish fiction that explores the strength of faith under pressure. Through the story of Luke Umble a devoted husband and father whose life unravels after one pivotal decision Miller delivers a narrative filled with emotional depth, honesty, and spiritual reflection.

With grace and compassion, the book navigates the challenges Luke faces: a father who tests his patience, a rebellious son who pulls away, and a young daughter battling Muscular Dystrophy. As the family uproots their life in hopes of healing and renewal, Miller paints a vivid picture of endurance, sacrifice, and unwavering trust in God.

Readers who appreciate authentic Amish storytelling will find this book both grounding and inspiring. Miller’s voice is warm and sincere, capturing the intimate struggles and triumphs of a family fighting to hold onto faith amid uncertainty. Promise of Tomorrow is a touching reminder that even in the midst of hardship, hope remains within reach.

[Giovanni Gelati · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very different take on this genre.The uniqueness of it makes it stand apart from the rest.The one defining point of this authors work is his style and substance, the flow that he gives his words.If you have yet to discover Mark Miller, find out what you have been missing.

[Jackie Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book once I got into it. It was different for sure.. I felt like it left the readers hanging at the end. I wish it would have continued.