title: The Coded Note
author: Jones, Steven R.
description: Sarah never expected that when she was called to preach that it would totally wreck her social life. In her first pastorate, she struggled with loneliness but would not give up with what she believed is her life's work. She resigned to live alone.One tragic day, she found the body of the closest friend she had. Near the deceased was a note beginning, Dear Pastor Sarah. It was clearly written near the time of death. The paper had several scriptures listed that she should think about. It was definitely written to her; so she took it, not knowing it contained a code to the identity of the killer. When she took the note, she didn't know it would make a young detective angry. But as he works the case, he realizes that to solve this crime, he must have Sarah's expertise.