Book Review – Faithful

4 Sep

Faithful, by Kim Cash Tate, is a about three Christian women who are best friends. Cydney or “Cyd” has remained pure, patiently waiting for God to send her a husband. She spends her 40th birthday as her baby sister’s maid of honor. Dana discovers her husband is having an affair. Phyllis grows discouraged that her husband has not become a Christian.

The book obviously has some adult content. It was a really great story, and I appreciated that the author makes it clear we have to be faithful with our hearts and minds, not just our bodies.

Unfortunately, about halfway through the book, I started having issues with the story. First, the church the women attend has a topical sermon series on intimacy. That means that families can’t worship together. Of course I believe the Bible should be preached, but children should be able to sit through sermons.

Next, the church starts intimacy discussion groups. Nothing wrong with that, except that these discussion groups include men and women. How can men or women be honest and hold each other accountable in a group like that? Also, I don’t think it’s right for a single, Christian woman to “mentor” a single man.

The story was compelling and the characters felt very real to me. The message that God is always faithful is a good one. However, some of the things the characters did make this a book I cannot in good conscience recommend.

Disclosure: Thomas Nelson Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through Booksneeze.