I’m honored to have gifted author and friend Laura Frantz with us today. She shares a great reminder from her newest release, A Heart Adrift.
ADRIFT OR ANCHORED
by Laura Frantz
I’m often asked about spiritual lessons or threads in my books. Publishers Weekly describes my books as ‘spiritually subtle.’ Perhaps that means you won’t find many pastor-like characters or conversions in my novels.
I tend to think of fiction as primarily entertainment but Christian fiction is a unique genre and God uses it for His own mysterious purposes in ways we don’t or can’t realize or understand. And I believe novels can be as much for the author’s benefit and edification as readers.
One reader of my latest historical, A Heart Adrift, said that all of the central characters in the novel are adrift in some way. And I confess as the writer that one character in particular – Eliza – helped anchor me when I realized I was drifting or adrift. Eliza is the least spiritual person in the book but she packs a surprising punch, at least to this author!
THE GREATEST DANGER
“The greatest danger to our spiritual life is not the big and bad things that sometimes we think of as train wrecks. It’s just the daily process of drift. If we’re not really intentional to check drift in our lives in all its forms, then we end up as you were mentioning, just seeing our lives pass us by without getting to the best things.” -Del Fehsenfeld
The past three years have been challenging for all of us in different ways. One thing the pandemic has helped expose is our foundation or what we run to when things get complicated & uncomfortable. Oftentimes it’s not Jesus. We may say he is our anchor or rock but we seek other things, quick fixes, and feel good solutions which don’t satisfy & have consequences for not only ourselves but others.
For a more detailed look at my experience adrift, visit https://mtlmagazine.com/intersection-column-a-heart-soul-adrift/
Are you adrift or anchored?
ABOUT LAURA
Christy Award-winning author, Laura Frantz, is passionate about all things historical, particularly the 18th-century, and writes her manuscripts in longhand first. Her stories often incorporate Scottish themes that reflect her family heritage. When not at home in Kentucky, she and her husband live in Washington State.
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I loved this book! I noticed the many times Laura Frantz mentioned the word “adrift” in the book! Yes, we can drift away from God. I am thankful that God pulls me back to Him!
I’ve not had a chance to read it yet, but if it’s anything like her other books, I know it will be great. Thanks, Linda!
Dear Linda, I’m so very encouraged this novel means something to you. Thank you for reading. It’s sure an investment of a reader’s time, etc. Amen to being thankful God always pulls us back to Him!
Yes, so thankful for that. In “Tidewater Bride” you also mentioned the word “adrift”. I believe that might be a key word for your life. I like it very much.
Cynthia, Laura is one of my favorite authors! Thank you for including her in your post as well as her latest novel. It is SO easy for all Christians to go adrift in the sea of life. Those rippling waves of illness, conflict, sorrows and stresses pull us away from the Lord in such subtle movement that, before we know it, we have lost sight of our Savior and the light from His house.
Hi Elaine! Yes. So true. And I agree. Laura is a gifted author and a wonderful person. Thanks for stopping by.
Elaine, I can’t tell you how many times your social media posts bless me (I do follow you). I may not always comment but I’m always encouraged, enlightened, &/or convicted. Thank you for being such edifying company!
Big ((HUGS)) my friend!
So blessed and honored to be your guest, plus witness your wonderful testimony, Cynthia. Thank you for hosting! I pray 2022 finds us all anchored in Him increasingly.
So thrilled to have you as my guest, Laura. I so enjoyed your article. Blessings on your continued writing journey.