Rebirthing Faith

by D.M. Griffin

She was just an ordinary girl living in a small village of Ramah during the time of the judges. Her people had strayed far from pure devotion to God. Religious acts of duty became the doorway through which the corruption of the priestly line of Levi had begun. With everyone doing right in their own eyes, how long before Hannah's people experienced the full wrath of God for their continued disobedience? As a woman, Hannah doubted if she could ever make a difference for God. She settled her heart on marriage and family as was the custom of her day. Yet, a dream sparked hope inside of her that one day she would be the mother a great new leader in Israel - a man who would lead God's people back to the heart of devoted worship. When Hannah became betrothed to Elkanah, she thought her prophetic dreams would come to pass. Plagued by barrenness, tormented by her husband's wavering faith and constantly provoked by a second wife in the household, Hannah struggled to maintain belief that things would turn out as God had shown her. How does a woman walk the treacherous path of forgiveness, holding onto a thin thread of faith when everything, including time, seems to work against her? Would Hannah rise above her present suffering in order to root her faith in God and not herself? Would she resist taking matters into her own hands when everyone around seemed to be doing just that? Book three of Woman of Valor Series

Genres: Biblical Fiction

360 pages, Paperback

Published June 6, 2021

About the author

Demi lives in California but grew up in beautiful New England. As a married woman with three adult children, she enjoys spending her time crafting novels that enhance the truth of Scripture. Her characters are biblically based and entirely captivating. She launched Devoted Steps Ministry in 2016. Besides keeping up with the daily prayers and devotionals on the devotedsteps.com website, she works at a local church. She is an avid reader as well as a writer. Long walks around the lake offer her space for inspiration. Besides biblical fiction, she also writes speculative Christian fiction novels.

Reviews

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book touched my heart so deeply. I absolutely loved Hannah’s faith and gentle strength. Even when life was painful and full of trials, she stayed devoted to the Lord with a spirit that was both humble and courageous. I admired how she walked out her faith daily, choosing love, prayer, and grace instead of bitterness.

The fictional retelling of Hannah and Samuel’s story from the Bible was so beautifully done. It felt honest, emotional, and full of spiritual depth. I couldn’t put it down — truly a 5-star read for me!!

[Naomi Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Biblical novel.
I loved the way Hannah was learned in the scriptures and could give wise counsel to her husband. I thought I knew the way the story would go, but several times I had to check my own heart-attitude. Hannah had every right to be bitter and vengeful, but she kept letting it go in favor of the comfort of a right relationship with God.
Rebirthing Faith also does not gloss over Elkannah's sin, but calls it out. I found this beautifully foretelling of loving your spouse in spite of their sin.
The story of Hannah's Barrenness is really a heart breaking one all the way around. The heartbreak of infertility. The Heartbreak of Sharing your spouse with another. Eli the Priest's sons living in a way that seemed right to them, but blatantly against God's plan. Ridicule and persecution for something you can't control. And then as God answers your prayers (in His time) heartbreak of surrendering that dream back to Him.

I loved the prophetic depth of Hannah's dreams.
Joshua and his wise counsel --the man no one knew, but always showed up at the right time.
Hannah's example of holding on to the Lord's promise...no matter how long it takes. Because being a fertile garden the Lord can use is worth it no matter the cost.
Well done D.M Griffin!
I look forward to reading more by this author.