River of Blessings

Burgess encourages readers that God will make a way when there is no way

New Xulon Title Tells Story Of Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Burgess encourages readers that God will make a way when there is no way

2015-08-18

MAITLAND, FL— Within the pages of Janice Burgess’s new book, River of Blessings, ($20.99, paperback, 9781498442848; $9.99, e-book, 9781498442855) readers will discover a story set in the town of Daybrook in the 1930s. The ease the nation enjoyed following WWI had evaporated.

The Great Depression brought hardship to most people. Through these sad times, the prosperous community of Daybrook, continues to enjoy an abundance of God’s goodness. With a great sense of conflict they consider their neighbors’ deprivation and want to offer help – yet they struggle with the cost to help others. By his conversion, the least spiritual of all Daybrook citizens lead them to surrender to God’s path.

“I want my book to be uplifting and encouraging so that people will not give up the journey they have started with the Lord,” states the author. “When difficulties arise, when roadblocks appear, when struggles stymie our efforts, we have but to ask the Lord for help. He’s given us our strengths, and He knows our weaknesses. He is ready to help us. He cares about us, and He has a plan for us that He will achieve with our resources are dedicated to Him.”

Janice Burgess is a life-long lover of books and music. This is her first novel. She is a native Texan, born in Wichita Falls and raised her daughter in Amarillo. Burgess is a retired Elementary School teacher. She currently resides in Cotter, Arkansas, on the banks of the White River in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Communications, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order River of Blessings through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

 

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