Lane Sturkie Reflects on Faith and Spiritual Legacy in “Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us”

Lane Sturkie’s Christian novel, “Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us,” follows ninety-five-year-old Neb Wright as an unexpected event leads him to reflect on his faith, family, and the purpose God has placed before him. Drawing from his more than 40 years of teaching Bible classes, two years of theological study, and 45 years of service as a church pianist, Sturkie weaves Christian faith and spiritual purpose into a story about one family’s journey across generations.

The story centers on Neb, who becomes unconscious after hitting his head at his birthday celebration and embarks on a spiritual journey through memories of his childhood, church community, prayer, and revival. As his family gathers around him, a remarkable recovery and a prophetic message begin to reshape the lives of his children and grandchildren, reminding them that faith must be cultivated rather than simply inherited.

As Neb reconnects with his family, each of his three children is confronted with personal struggles that have affected their relationship with faith. His granddaughter Carmen remains steadfast and calls the church to prayer, while Neb’s encounter with his Nigerian nurse, Mahari, introduces another dimension to his calling and reveals a message that may lead her toward a new purpose. Through these intertwined journeys, the novel explores prayer, spiritual renewal, family bonds, grief, and the belief that God’s work continues throughout every season of life.

Sturkie’s life and career have given him varied experiences to draw from in his writing. A lifelong resident of South Congaree, South Carolina, he has worked as a general contractor on residential and commercial projects, including custom homes and hotels across North and South Carolina, while previously spending 15 years installing, maintaining, and managing medical networking systems throughout the Southeast and internationally. Alongside his professional career, he has devoted more than four decades to teaching Bible classes for youth and adults and has served as a church pianist for 45 years.

Readers will find “Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us” to be an engaging Christian novel that explores faith, family, prayer, spiritual calling, and the responsibility of passing meaningful beliefs from one generation to another. The story offers a reflective look at how personal struggles, unexpected moments, and renewed faith can become part of a larger spiritual journey.

“Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us” invites readers to reflect on God’s purpose across every stage of life and the ways faith can continue through generations. An engaging read for those interested in Christian fiction and stories of spiritual renewal, the book is available through Amazon and other major online book retailers.

For more information about Lane Sturkie and his books, visit gowgod.com.

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