The Journey Begins — Jeff Canfield

In the early 1860s the Civil War was raging. Joshua Cole returns to his abolitionist hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, shortly before one of the worst Confederate raids of the war. In the midst of disappointment, heartache and pain, Joshua learns how to depend upon God for wisdom, grace, forgiveness, and strength. During his journey he meets a beautiful young woman who, along with her family, introduces Joshua to the Holy Spirit in a way that shatters his preconceived ideas and theology bias. Somerset Elm is laid upon a fascinating historical backdrop, and includes many names and events interwoven in the threads of America's history. The story portrays the importance of family, friendship, courage, and purity in a dramatic, yet sensitive, manner, and will captivate you from beginning to end. Most of all, Somerset Elm will touch your heart in ways that will take you deeper in your walk with God.