Susan Van Volkenburgh is an author of Christian fiction and non-fiction, drawing inspiration from her background as an oncology nurse and her personal spiritual journey. Following the loss of her father on September 11, 2001, she began sharing her experiences, leading to a book that delves into grief and subsequent spiritual restoration. With a deep fascination for ancient history, Van Volkenburgh utilizes biblical settings to craft narratives of faith and renewal, marked by empathy and a profound exploration of human resilience.
The story follows Saul ben Kish as he embarks on a quest that transforms from a simple search for lost donkeys into a profound journey of courage and obedience. Set against the backdrop of the Judean Mountains and sun-baked desert, it explores themes of kingship, where the meek can triumph and the proud may falter, highlighting the power of humble beginnings and the significance of a single stone over brute force.
With shaking rage, nations collide in a fierce conflict for dominance. Thousands of Hebrew soldiers lay slaughtered. Hope has abandoned them. Then it is remembered that in the days of their fathers any army that bore the Ark of the Covenant could not be defeated. But they are wrong...