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    Destiny Deferred: A Love Story
    Destiny Deferred: A Love Story
    Destiny Deferred: A Love Story
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    Destiny Deferred: A Love Story

    By Donnell H. Watts

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    David cannot help but think that life is a dirty trick. Troubled and insecure as a teen, David is trudging through life feeling unloved. Neither his friends nor family know about the demons he battles or the pain he hides inside. Desperate to ease his heartache, seventeen-year-old David turns to pornography and drugs. But as David quickly speeds down a road of destruction, he has no idea he is about to meet his destiny.

    When David discovers he has a secret admirer, he agrees to meet Tamara, the naive, unsuspecting girl of his dreams who immediately captures his heart. David, who worries Tamara will not be so admiring if she knows of his weakened spirit and character defects, is thrilled when Tamara falls in love with him. Eventually the couple is introduced to God's unconditional love. After they marry, both believe they will live in bliss—until David develops a rebellious heart against God and welcomes his demons back into his life. As a whirlwind of calamity brews, David begins questioning everything, including his faith.

    Inspired by true events, Destiny Deferred is a touching story about human failures, forgiveness, and faith as a broken man is confronted with his ultimate showdown—insanity versus sanctification—bringing into question God's plan for him.

    "This is a beautiful story of love, grace, and redemption. As a counselor, I would heartedly recommend this book for anyone who is wondering if he or she, too, can be forgiven and given a second chance."

    —Kathleen Arveson, PhD, certified professional counselor

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateFeb 24, 2016
    ISBN9781512701951
    Destiny Deferred: A Love Story
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    Donnell H. Watts

    Donnell H. Watts, has received credited certificates of study from Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, Iowa; has written monthly newsletters for the men’s Bible group, My Brother’s Keeper; and has acted as facilitator for Celebrate Recovery; a support group. He is the former Outreach Director of Mosaic Church in Frederick, Maryland. Donnell resides in Fredericksburg, Virginia with his wife of thirty-plus years and has one daughter.

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