Child of Promise (Brides of Culdee Creek Book #4)

This book touched me in so many different ways. I can relate with both Noah & Beth at many different levels and in various stages of my life. I, like Noah find myself wrestling with my own faith, yet being expected to assist my patients with coming to terms with their challenges. As a clinical mental health counselor, my patients look to me to have the "right answer" to "fix" their problem. I acknowledge to them that I do not know all of the answers and can not "fix them;" but assist them with trying to come to terms with situations and learning skills to assist them with helping themselves. We all must recognize and acknowledge our need for God's grace, wisdom and continued presence with His desire to meet our needs. At times, I feel overwhelmed and isolated and do not understand the trials and valleys along my journey - which is when I need to draw upon Him, and sometimes it seems difficult to find Him with hearing His still small voice. Patience does not come easily with me, my past at times seems present and the negative things seem prominent, yet I continue to work towards facing each day anew, and accepting myself as a work in progress; we only can change ourselves and accept the person we are today and then work to become a better person than the person we were yesterday. Having a title, degree, license, etc. does not make us less human, perfect, nor do we have all of the answers. I am trying to be true to myself and ask for God's wisdom, guidance and peace with the work that I have yet to accomplish within myself and how best to assist my patients with becoming the person God desires for them to be,as well as, the person that He sees in them. This book was an easy read, insightful, relevant, refreshing and a pleasure to read. Thank you for giving of yourself and allowing readers the opportunity to connect with these everyday characters.

Finished the Brides of culdee creek series today by Kathleen Morgan who has a way to put you into the story that you began to feel as if you are one of the characters and are struggling with the same issues.Although all three of the first books were good this one I think is my favorite. Beth is trying her best to be female doctor in the early 1900's while Noah is struggling to be the priest that everyone expects him to be. It was wonderful to watch Beth's and Noah's relationship grow and blossom. This book deals a lot with forgiveness in your self as well as with others, it also deals with pride. You have a head strong doctor and a priest who is in charge of his flock. Both are suppose to help others but who do they turn to when they are the ones who need help? It brings in perspective that no one person is better then the other. You may have a different calling in your life then the person next to you but it doesn't mean that they won't experience trials and tribulations the same as you. It was also very well portrayed that God does hear our prayers but doesn't always answer them in the timing and way that we may want or expect them to be. It left me feeling hopeful and encouraged. As with all her other books this was a wonderful read. I am looking forward to starting the next series 'Heart of the Rockies'

Don't skip this one it's the best of the series besides the first one! Kept me glued from start to finish and can be read as a stand alone. What a powerful message of enduring faith,hope,love and forgiveness! I wish we could have seen even more family time without trials or hardship between Beth and Noah after they got married, but it was still good. I loved how their relationship grew deeper and deeper throughout the book !

The realities of human frailty comes in many ways! So I have learned. I love to read books about history but even more so human history that is true in our everyday lives. It does not matter if it has taken place now or 100 plus years ago, humans are human and we all fail one another. It is through forgiveness and God's grace that we move on and raise above our weaknesses. No other way can we grow and move on! Thank you Ms Morgan for your simple but meaningful books. When I say simple I mean being able to escape our daily grind into a Different time in order to see ourselves in the here and now. It does not change, ever!

Very good wrap-up of the"Brides of Culdee Creek" series. I wanted Kathleen to explore a little more of the relationships with the MacKay family, but I also understand that she wanted to focus on Beth and her relationship with Noah, and there are only so many relationships you can explore in any given book. It left me wanting more books to the series though, so I immediately ordered her Scottish series "These Highland Hills".I live in Colorado, and so I especially liked that these are set in my home-state. I also appreciate Kathleen's research for writing books that are realistic to the time-period. It was a little frustrating to have to wait for what dark-past Beth was trying to overcome. But I always appreciate Kathleen's views and perspective of God's roll in our life.

I've read all the Brides of Culdee Creek Stories and this one didn't disappoint. After reading the last book I presumed this one would be about Beth and Ian getting together so it was nice that it wasn't predictable. I also liked the fact that in this book Beth has been away and come back as a doctor, it adds a new dimension to the story. If you liked the other books in this series I would think that you'd enjoy this one too.

This book was amazing so inspiring encouraging helpful to deepen my walk and faith in the Lord. I learnt so much. Several things I read helped me and gave me food for thought.I thank the Lord he led you to write this book and in turn led me to read it. I can't wait to read the next book I've down loaded.

A great finale to the series. In book one Beth is a chubby and obstinate little girl. Now she is beautiful and a doctor. Her love story is unique, and her experiences as a younf female doctor are genuine. I am sad that this series had to end, but I will treausure it always.

As with all the Brides of Culdee Creek books this is fast moving, exciting and wonderfully descriptive. I would recommend a reader new to this series to read them in chronological order. Although each book is complete on it's own more pleasure is obtained with this book having previously read the other three.

Having read the preceding books in the series, I found this the easiest and most breathtaking of them all. The message at the end is clear. This book is great for families, lay individuals and pastors. It's a book full of hope, while entertaining to the point you don't want to put it down.