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The Calling of Emily Evans
Christian Historical Fiction
The Calling of Emily Evans
Book 1 of the Women of the West series
222 pages · First published 1990
Emily Evans feels called to serve God as a minister, even though few people expect a young woman to lead a congregation. After completing her religious training, she accepts responsibility for a small church and sets out to serve a community where she must earn the trust of people who are uncertain about her abilities. Loneliness, limited resources, and the everyday needs of her congregation challenge Emily's confidence as she discovers that ministry requires more than enthusiasm and conviction. As she builds relationships and learns to respond to the struggles of those around her, Emily must decide whether she has the courage and perseverance to follow her calling. Set in the early twentieth century, *The Calling of Emily Evans* is a Christian historical novel about faith, service, community, and finding one's purpose. An encouraging choice for readers who enjoy determined heroines, close-knit communities, and the courage to follow a calling others question.
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Gender-based prejudice and skepticism toward a woman serving as a minister; loneliness and social isolation; emotional distress and self-doubt; financial and practical hardships associated with ministry.
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Fresh garden botanicals reflect Emily's patient work nurturing relationships and building a welcoming church community.
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