Millie’s Faithful Heart based on the original novel by Martha Finley has been reviewed by Focus on the Family’s marriage and parenting magazine. It is the fourth book in the “A Life of Faith: Millie Keith” series.
Millie’s Faithful Heart based on the original novel by Martha Finley has been reviewed by Focus on the Family’s marriage and parenting magazine. It is the fourth book in the “A Life of Faith: Millie Keith” series.
While temporarily living on her Uncle Horace’s plantation, Millie learns that her Aunt Isabel has tricked her into owning a young slave, Laylie. Millie is determined to offer the child a better life and to teach Laylie about Jesus. Millie defends her young charge and tries to help Laylie’s older brother, who is a slave on another plantation. Eventually, she arranges their daring escape north to freedom. Meanwhile, the handsome Charles Landreth attempts to win Millie’s heart. He is not a believer, and Millie must decide whether or not to accept his love. She helps her cousin, Elsie Dinsmore, settle on another estate, Roselands, and delays her own return home. Finally, Millie’s father takes her home to Pleasant Plains.
Millie is a strong Christian in the middle of a family of nonbelievers. She prays and depends on God for comfort, wisdom and guidance through the Bible. She tries at all times to submit herself to God as she makes decisions under difficult circumstances. A young slave, Laylie, eventually gives her life to Jesus.
The Dinsmores are not Christians, although, they do attend church.
Uncle Horace displays integrity and honor as he leads his household. He comes to respect Millie’s beliefs, and although he does not become a believer, he defends Millie and her views.
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Millie’s relationships with young men are chaperoned.
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