First and Three

<p>The main character who has been deeply entrenched in her religious beliefs for the past few years experiences a strange dream that will set the course for the rest of her story. She struggles to understand its meaning and purpose. In 2007 she and her husband inherit a successful family business from his father which was founded by their pastor godfather in the 1970s. Despite the challenges of a struggling economy their business thrives and they have been blessed with two children.<br><br>As old friends and secrets are revealed feelings are hurt and apologies are necessary. The couple attends a journey only to be engulfed in chaos. Meanwhile the main character's older sibling is accused of a heinous crime causing further turmoil for the family.<br><br>To give back to their community the husband starts a youth ministry which helps young people learn effective communication skills. As the story comes to an end the main character muses about feeling like there is a message trying to reach her and wonders if it is all just in her mind or something more powerful at play.</p>