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Blessed Trinity

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Vanessa Davis Griggs keeps us entangled in the lives of Pastor George Landris and Johnnie Mae Taylor Landris. In Blessed Trinity, Griggs' lastest release, it is a new beginning for Pastor George Landris and Johnnie Mae Taylor Landris, and the storyline starts where Wings of Grace left off. New characters are introduced in the making of a trilogy to continue into the lives of these wonderful characters. Blessed Trinity is the first book into this new beginning.

Griggs introduces Charity, Hope, and Faith Morrell; they are sisters who moved to Birmingham to get away from a bad experience in a church. There is something strange about these three ladies. They had a secret that they tried to keep others from finding out. They all have their own views on church, but Faith has the worst outlook on the people inside the church, because of what happened in their past. She would do anything to prove that she was right about how she felt. Faith was the strongest of the three sisters, Hope was more interested in pleasing others and unsure of herself, and Charity was very loving. Would Faith's actions cause the sisters' secret to be revealed?

Pastor George Landris moved to Birmingham, Alabama from Atlanta, Georgia to have a fresh start with Johnnie Mae Taylor Landris. Pastor Landris believed that God wanted him to start a church in Birmingham, but the pastors of the other churches had a different opinion on the matter. Along with trying to start a new church, Pastor Landris and Johnnie Mae decide that they wanted to try to have a baby, but Johnnie Mae is in her forties. Would her age stop her from having a child with Landris or would Princess Rose, Johnnie Mae's child with her deceased first husband, have to be enough?

Thomas Landris followed his brother George to Birmingham as well as his girlfriend Sapphire. Thomas started showing signs of acting out of his norm, and Sapphire showed concern. Her concern may prove to be the end of their relationship, as well as the end of George and Thomas' relationship.

The sisters were a welcomed addition to this series that revolves around Pastor Landris and Johnnie Mae Taylor. I can tell from the way the book ended that there really is a great deal more to come. I hope that the eagerness that the characters had in the previous works of Griggs come back. Even though the storyline was solid, it was missing the excitement that the characters had before. I would recommend this book to a reader that likes to see the true works of God unfold in front of them.

Jennifer Coissiere
APOOO BookClub

This book is one not to put down. It is just totally awesome. I loved it and I am currently reading Strongholds which is also apart of this trilogy. Vanessa Griggs writing style is wonderful and keeps you coming back for more.

Ms. Griggs has convinced me, that her story telling is worth the purchase of her next book. This is the first book I've read from her. "Blessed Trinity" is a thriller that will steer you down an emotional path towards redemption.
Faith, hope and charity, were three sisters who in time exposed a very twisted secret. I for one couldn't figure it out until the 40th chapter, that's how well the book was written.
Johnnie Mae was a woman of great patience, because if I had a sister like Rachel, I would have kicked her and those kids out of my house.
Ms. Gates, Johnnie Mae's mother was very well-written as an old woman suffering with Alzheimer's disease.
Pastor Landris was like most men when it came to figuring out what was really going on with the sisters; he was also portrayed as being a man of great faith. Pastor Knight played his part as being a sabotaging menace.
I felt sorry for Thomas, being bipolar and all.
I did actually think that both Thomas and Faith were the ideal couple, being they were mentally unstable.
I really felt Ms. Griggs has written a masterpiece, way-to-go Ms. Griggs!

Ms.Griggs brins back pastor landris and his wonderful author and wife johnnie mae landris,they have moved to birmingham to start a new chruch.The newly launched followers of jesus faith worship center is growing fast, people are oming from everywhere to hear pastor landris who is a charismatic spirtual leader he has open arms for his new members faith, hope and charity sisters that hiding secrets that you would not believe.faith is a sister I wouldn't like to have she is TROUBLE.Hope is a blessing her and chaity.These sisters are trinity ( The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit combined to make one God.

Reads like a charm, hard to put down. Vanessa Davis Griggs did it again. Keep them coming, can't wait for next book.

Blessed Trinity is the story of pastor George Landris, George and his wife, Johnnie Mae Taylor, who have moved to Birmingham, Ala., to begin a new congregation. It is not easy however, as the local pastor's boys club is not interested in Landris or his new church. They do as much as they can to make sure he fails in his efforts. But God is with Landris and his ministry grows regardless of their interference. Enter three new members, the controlling diva, Faith Alexandria Morrell; Faith's more cautious, shy identical twin, Hope; and their plain easygoing sister, Charity. These three however are not what they seem and it is not long before Landris and his family gets caught up in their drama.

This was the second novel I read from Griggs and I found it a better offering than that first. Even though a few of the characters are regulars from Griggs other novels, I did not feel like I was reading a sequel of any kind. The story stood quite well on its own and was very engaging from the start. There are two separate stories going on here, but you never feel like one is being sacrificed for the other and in the end you see how they are connected.

Even though there is church drama going on, this is not a church drama story. Griggs has given us a solid story with a message. If you are looking for an interesting read without the questionable and deplorable bahaviour that sometimes shows up in other 'Christian' novels, then this is definitely good for you.

What I disliked about the novel was the cliffhanger type ending. I know that there will be another novel that picks up with these characters, but I would have loved to know exactly what happened with the three new members instead of feeling like I have to get the next book in the series to know what happens.

Overall a good read, and worth the money you spend on it.

This is the first time I've read any of this author's book. They story was too predictable. I guess there was one "surprise" in the book, but you pretty much guessed/figured it out early on. There really didn't seem to be any character develpment either. I finished it but was very disappointed. If I hadn't purchased the sequel at the same time as "Blessed", I'm not sure I would read this author again.

If you have been in church any length of time, then this is for you. I am on the third book in the triology and looking for more! It kept my interest in each book. Good book for people of color in church. Interesting, humor and good reading.

just read Vanessa Davis Griggs novel Blessed Trinity. Now I'm reading Strongholds (same author). Excellent books. I thought these Christian novels would be boring, but was I wrong! Full of drama...although the characters are fictitious, she still kept it very relavant.

This was read by my book club and everyone thought it was a wonderful and suspenseful book. We can't wait to read the next two books.