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The Prayer Rider #2
Keep on Seeking
His mother used to be so clever and so present. Now she forgets things, even the names of her children. Where has she gone? Can her family get her back?
Josiah Winslow takes leave from his company, turning it over to his partner so he can go home and be with his dad and his mom. At thirty-five Josiah is a successful entrepreneur. At Sixty-three his mom is too young to be succumbing to Alzheimer’s.
He’s never heard of anyone being healed of Alzheimer’s. Is it too hard? Too much for prayers to affect? Too hard for God?
On his flight home, he falls asleep in his first class seat. And he has a dream like the revelations he experienced when he was ten.
Josiah Winslow takes leave from his company, turning it over to his partner so he can go home and be with his dad and his mom. At thirty-five Josiah is a successful entrepreneur. At Sixty-three his mom is too young to be succumbing to Alzheimer’s.
He’s never heard of anyone being healed of Alzheimer’s. Is it too hard? Too much for prayers to affect? Too hard for God?
On his flight home, he falls asleep in his first class seat. And he has a dream like the revelations he experienced when he was ten.
344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 25, 2023
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About the author
Jeffrey McClain Jones
53 books140 followersAs a small boy in Lincoln, Nebraska, I listened enrapt to my grandmother reading me children’s stories, such as The Little Engine That Could. I also recall the elementary school librarian who read us Winnie the Pooh, imitating all the voices. And I remember the first summer I was allowed to ride my bike to the library on my own.
Writing started for me in school. Teachers encouraged me to pursue what they perceived as a gift. For me, my imagination was a challenge as much as a gift. I found the real world so much less enthralling.
In my Christian high school, the English teacher supplied me with unassigned novels. I wrote the senior class play and served as editor of both the yearbook and the school newspaper.
At Houghton College, I majored in writing, including coursework in poetry and fiction. But I also majored in biblical studies and was persuaded to take my writing skills in a more “respectable” direction—academia and nonfiction writing. Remember that less enthralling real world?
When all my academic work led to no great employment breakthrough, I hopped from there onto that rapid conveyor known as the tech industry. Starting in the 1990s, I shaped a new career, eventually starting my own computer consulting firm.
During those years, I focused on raising two boys and cherished the role of doing the bedtime reading, including attempting all the voices in The Chronicles of Narnia series. I also composed a few stories from scratch for my attentive little audience, usually around a campfire.
I started writing again in 2006. Following a friend’s suggestion, I meditated on scripture by imaging myself present on a day when Jesus healed an entire multitude. That meditation turned into my first novel, And He Healed Them All. Closing the gap between the sparse descriptions in the Gospels and what must have been a rich miraculous experience enticed me.
A series of unusual events (ask me someday) prodded me to write my second novel, The Reign: Out of Tribulation. I began self-publishing with those first two books. My third novel, Seeing Jesus, expanded into a series when numerous readers begged me for more. As it turns out, that kind of begging is hard to resist.
In all, I have published fifteen books on Amazon, fourteen of them as installments in one of my series. I am constantly working to improve my skills and to better share my message with the reading public.
Anyone tracking my address could guess that I’ve had some setbacks in my life. But God has stayed the same, even as I evolve and have to start over again.
Now I am married and living in Vernon Hills, Illinois, attending a vibrant church and meeting new people. I work part-time on my computer consulting business, and I devote much of the rest of my time to writing and marketing my books, with my wife as my highly motivated marketing director.
Writing started for me in school. Teachers encouraged me to pursue what they perceived as a gift. For me, my imagination was a challenge as much as a gift. I found the real world so much less enthralling.
In my Christian high school, the English teacher supplied me with unassigned novels. I wrote the senior class play and served as editor of both the yearbook and the school newspaper.
At Houghton College, I majored in writing, including coursework in poetry and fiction. But I also majored in biblical studies and was persuaded to take my writing skills in a more “respectable” direction—academia and nonfiction writing. Remember that less enthralling real world?
When all my academic work led to no great employment breakthrough, I hopped from there onto that rapid conveyor known as the tech industry. Starting in the 1990s, I shaped a new career, eventually starting my own computer consulting firm.
During those years, I focused on raising two boys and cherished the role of doing the bedtime reading, including attempting all the voices in The Chronicles of Narnia series. I also composed a few stories from scratch for my attentive little audience, usually around a campfire.
I started writing again in 2006. Following a friend’s suggestion, I meditated on scripture by imaging myself present on a day when Jesus healed an entire multitude. That meditation turned into my first novel, And He Healed Them All. Closing the gap between the sparse descriptions in the Gospels and what must have been a rich miraculous experience enticed me.
A series of unusual events (ask me someday) prodded me to write my second novel, The Reign: Out of Tribulation. I began self-publishing with those first two books. My third novel, Seeing Jesus, expanded into a series when numerous readers begged me for more. As it turns out, that kind of begging is hard to resist.
In all, I have published fifteen books on Amazon, fourteen of them as installments in one of my series. I am constantly working to improve my skills and to better share my message with the reading public.
Anyone tracking my address could guess that I’ve had some setbacks in my life. But God has stayed the same, even as I evolve and have to start over again.
Now I am married and living in Vernon Hills, Illinois, attending a vibrant church and meeting new people. I work part-time on my computer consulting business, and I devote much of the rest of my time to writing and marketing my books, with my wife as my highly motivated marketing director.
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June 6, 2023
Keep On Seeking
I really did like this book. The only reason I took a star was because I felt this book didn't quite live up to it's predecessor. Perhaps because Josiah is now an adult? The visions & "trips" were not as vivid, nor as "magical" (for lack of a better word) as in the first. I also felt the author just might, maybe, perhaps have slipped a bit into the "Prosperity Gospel" because he repeatedly mentioned how wealthy Josiah was. The main thing though is Bess' healing & how she came back with all the plaques gone. A true miracle! I do believe in miracles. I've received some myself! However, I've yet to hear of a reversal of Alzheimers, & I am certain many people have sent up many prayers with DEEP faith for a healing, but they just haven't happened! I would be sorry if this book gave anyone false hope. All this lowered my enjoyment of the book. Thankfully, there was relief from all this in the unity of this family! Very few, if any, families are this close! We were when I was a child, but things were changing by the time of my teens, in the early 70's. People were marrying & moving away yet in the book all the children lived in various parts of the world, but somehow everyone stayed close! Nowadays, brother is fighting brother, sisters stealing boyfriends, & parents, more often just Mom, is left behind, forgotten, alone in the dark. Another positive for me, as a Hospice Nurse, is how the author treated Grandma's death. I think he did a marvelous job of recreating someone in the process of dying, & what loved ones have to go through before they can accept that it's Grandma's time to go & that she's READY to go!! I do recommend this book, but with the notices above. Your beliefs don't need to mirror mine to enjoy this sweet story!
I really did like this book. The only reason I took a star was because I felt this book didn't quite live up to it's predecessor. Perhaps because Josiah is now an adult? The visions & "trips" were not as vivid, nor as "magical" (for lack of a better word) as in the first. I also felt the author just might, maybe, perhaps have slipped a bit into the "Prosperity Gospel" because he repeatedly mentioned how wealthy Josiah was. The main thing though is Bess' healing & how she came back with all the plaques gone. A true miracle! I do believe in miracles. I've received some myself! However, I've yet to hear of a reversal of Alzheimers, & I am certain many people have sent up many prayers with DEEP faith for a healing, but they just haven't happened! I would be sorry if this book gave anyone false hope. All this lowered my enjoyment of the book. Thankfully, there was relief from all this in the unity of this family! Very few, if any, families are this close! We were when I was a child, but things were changing by the time of my teens, in the early 70's. People were marrying & moving away yet in the book all the children lived in various parts of the world, but somehow everyone stayed close! Nowadays, brother is fighting brother, sisters stealing boyfriends, & parents, more often just Mom, is left behind, forgotten, alone in the dark. Another positive for me, as a Hospice Nurse, is how the author treated Grandma's death. I think he did a marvelous job of recreating someone in the process of dying, & what loved ones have to go through before they can accept that it's Grandma's time to go & that she's READY to go!! I do recommend this book, but with the notices above. Your beliefs don't need to mirror mine to enjoy this sweet story!
April 20, 2023
This is the second in the series and continues to follow Josiah and his family.
His mother has Alzheimer's and they have to decide what to pray for. Her love of worship music remains and is a joy.
Through the book we learn what all the family have been doing since book one and how they remain close.
Josiah continues to have his visions to aid him in his prayers.
The author takes us on an inspiring journey.
You need to read the book to know what happens and how they get there.
I received the book from the author for free and the views expressed are my own.
His mother has Alzheimer's and they have to decide what to pray for. Her love of worship music remains and is a joy.
Through the book we learn what all the family have been doing since book one and how they remain close.
Josiah continues to have his visions to aid him in his prayers.
The author takes us on an inspiring journey.
You need to read the book to know what happens and how they get there.
I received the book from the author for free and the views expressed are my own.
April 16, 2023
I was privileged to receive an advanced reader copy of Keep on Seeking. As always, I enjoyed the imaginings of the supernatural: the prayer rides, the miracles. But what I always enjoy most is the look inside Josiah to see what he's feeling and thinking. It seems so real - how any one of us might think and feel. It's also good to see the family, years after their amazing experience in book one, having real struggles and real differences in the way they process life and all they've shared.
April 16, 2023
I was given this book to read an advanced reader. I am giving you my honest review. I absolutely love this book. It is loving, kind, and caring for an ailing mom that they love dearly that has early onset Alzheimer's. Their reaction to how they should act as Christians is typical of us as Christians. I loved this book. I look forward to Jeff's next book! He is a wonderful author that reaches us deep and teaches us how we should be as Christians.
April 7, 2023
Both books in this series ( which I hope will continue for a very long time ) have been such a blessing. The storyline, characters, and writing style are all among the top of the best that I've seen in Christian fiction. Had a very hard time putting this one down ! Highly recommend and cannot wait to read more in the future !
May 5, 2023
Healing and miracles
For some reason, those who believe in healings limit God for something like Alzeimers. But if you see it as a physical healing, you can believe. This author in this and his other books shows his experience in the signs, wonders, and visions in the Spirit-filled world. An easy way to go to Bible college without the borning textbooks! Keep the books coming!!
For some reason, those who believe in healings limit God for something like Alzeimers. But if you see it as a physical healing, you can believe. This author in this and his other books shows his experience in the signs, wonders, and visions in the Spirit-filled world. An easy way to go to Bible college without the borning textbooks! Keep the books coming!!
May 8, 2023
Loved it!!!
Jeffery McClain Jones is a master story teller!!! Truth mixed with the story of folks that feel real and inspiring!!! I have loved every book I've read by him and come away richer after each one!!! Jeffery thank you!!!
Jeffery McClain Jones is a master story teller!!! Truth mixed with the story of folks that feel real and inspiring!!! I have loved every book I've read by him and come away richer after each one!!! Jeffery thank you!!!
March 28, 2024
Book 2
As I got to the end of book 2 , I couldn't stop my tears . I have just lost my husband and oh how I would have loved to have it been like this story . I highly recommend this series . So much wisdom.
As I got to the end of book 2 , I couldn't stop my tears . I have just lost my husband and oh how I would have loved to have it been like this story . I highly recommend this series . So much wisdom.
April 4, 2023
This author never lets me down.With this book it encouraged me to pray ,believe ,trust deeper.So I will keep on seeking.
I received this advanced copy to review,but would have got it anyway .
I received this advanced copy to review,but would have got it anyway .
July 10, 2024
Beautifully written. Gave me a couple of prompts on how to pray.
April 15, 2023
He goes home to see his mother who has Alzheimer’s
He KNOWS that she can be healed, And so they pray for it. And during a lucid moment for her, she asks him to pray for her, Know that he has never ever seen any report of healing for Alzheimer’s. AND YET . . .. they keep on seeking . . . . .This is such an amazing book — grace, love, intercession . . . .1000% loved it!!!! I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and comments are my own.
He KNOWS that she can be healed, And so they pray for it. And during a lucid moment for her, she asks him to pray for her, Know that he has never ever seen any report of healing for Alzheimer’s. AND YET . . .. they keep on seeking . . . . .This is such an amazing book — grace, love, intercession . . . .1000% loved it!!!! I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and comments are my own.
April 7, 2023
I think this is one of Jeffrey’s best books yet. I have read them all. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m dealing with these same situations, but this one just gripped me. He has a way of putting you, along with his characters, into the most real, ordinary, familiar situations in life, paired up with the extra-ordinary events in the supernatural realm. He weaves a story that also teaches and comforts better than any non-fiction. I will be getting some extra copies to share with family.
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