More Precious - E-book - ePub

Like any church young adult's group there is a propensity for ribbing and humorous chaos. Life altering relationships often emerge from the awkward interactions, attention getting banter and outright trying to impress those of the opposite gender. Such was the group led by Zeke and Jude-a young married couple earnest in their calling. It was unfortunate for Tim that his offhand commitment to join a horse ride in the high country backfired.
His, 'sure thing', team's cricket victory didn't eventuate and he found himself dreading the certain encounter with another unpredictable steed. What transpired in the majestic mountainous region of Northeast Victoria was initially a balm for maturing souls. Zeke's wise counsel and profound application of scriptures had the whole group examining their lives while bonding in a manner that only outdoor camping adventures engender.
Tim's insecurities come to the fore. Admitting that he had come for all the wrong reasons, received an enigmatic rejoinder. Zeke told him that such a confession told him that Tim was exactly where God wanted him to be. It was at the point where everything was looking up for Tim-the girl he liked from afar took notice of him and his riding was becoming enjoyable-that calamity struck. A crazy miner, killed his partner in a dispute over gold and then turned his malice against the group of riders when they rode into the crime scene.
The ensuing trial of faith was a refining fire for every member of the group as well as the ride master and his daughter. Lives and relationships were tested. And in the end hope was the driving motivation for someone that truly cared for Tim. In the investigation that followed, Detective Adrian Burton is once more called upon to intervene in the crisis. Less of sleuthing and more of doggedness, he stayed the course through the highs and lows of a tumultuous experience.