Chased Kindle Edition by Lakisha Johnson

 

Book Excerpt:

"Magnolia is a 32-year-old female who was recently asked to lead the congregants of a growing church in Memphis, TN. She thought she'd be happy, but as soon as the words, "We want you to lead..." left the mouth of Senior Pastor Lucas Carrington, fear set in.

It isn't fear of the position because Magnolia has been under Pastor Carrington's leadership for five years. It isn't even fear of being the church's first woman pastor. Her fear is the secret she's carrying. Her secret ... Magnolia is being chased.

Chased - pursued to catch.

Magnolia is being chased by the demons of her past, and it is the one thing she can't get away from. No matter how much she prays and fasts or the many times she lays on the altar, she cannot outrun it.

But she's tired.

Tired of running but afraid of being caught. Will Magnolia finally surrender to stop the chase, or will her fear be too hard to face?"

Title:  Chased

Author:  Lakisha Johnson

Publisher:  Twins Write 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Chased" by Lakisha Johnson

My Opinion:

"Chased" was a beautifully told story of how one can let the past dictate one's future.  There is a God that can break this chain as it did for Magnolia, who had been through so much and was seeking a way out of it all.  It was so wonderful seeing Magnolia breaking out of the fears and trusted God in her situation. Being chased by demons from one's past and not being able to outrun them, what would Magnolia do in this situation?    

The story can bring one to tears as it all comes out what all Magnolia had gone through.  I loved how the black rose, which quite an interesting plot, brought out what needed to be said and done about that situation.  This story will definitely bring encouragement for a believer, especially one who may feel that one's past is too horrible to get over.  It was good to see Magnolia getting the help she needed in her life from a therapist, the circle of family, and friends.  

I would recommend this novel to anyone who will see how one can break away from one's past secrets.