J Alan Teague

Walls That Divide J Alan Teague

Heir-apparent super-star leader of the African American megachurch founded by his father, Joshua risks his career, his family, and his life, for the Muslim woman he loves, and the neglected people of the dangerous, inner-city neighborhood where he grew up, and where the people are under the daily threat of poverty, crime, and violent white supremacists. Strong women surround Joshua, including his daughter, who is bold and wise beyond her years; his daughter's beautiful, intelligent, Muslim teacher, who sparks new life in Joshua, which he had lacked since the death of his first wife ten years earlier; his mother, and sister-like friend, who each give Joshua the kick in the ass he needs to do the right thing. Together, these strong women try to guide him safely past the dangers he faces, from without and within. Joshua receives unexpected help from the homeless men he is sacrificing to serve. They are homeless, not helpless, and provide invaluable support when Joshua needs it most. Even a hate-filled white supremacist is not out of reach for the power of love and sacrificial service.