Blends Romance, Faith and Eerie Spiritual Conflict
Journey by the Sackcloth Moon introduced me to a new world, the world of Native American culture and spirituality. Young Christian Cherokee/Seminole Dina Youngblood, Pastor Aaron Burning Rain and Marty Osceola are a romantic triangle caught in a web of deceit and deep spiritual conflict.  The verse that kept coming to me over and over again was Ephesians 6:11-12 "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." This battle is portrayed in a way I have personally not read or experienced. K. B. Shaller knows the culture and the struggles of being a follower of "The Jesus Way" in Native American culture. Her book is filled with very real characters, some very manipulative and troubling,others rich and uplifting. Mama Hat is one of my favorites. Her warning to Dina, "Don't dance too close to the fire," hit home in my spirit.<br />The Christian characters in this book are very real and imperfect, sometimes making choices that lead to more difficulties, like the  people I know and love, like the person I am, imperfect, fallen, forgiven and seeking to grow.<br /><br />Journey by the Sackcloth Moon is an intriguing, sometimes troubling, and ultimately rewarding novel.  You will not be disappointed.
Rating: 5 stars