“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” – Psalm 37:5
There’s something sacred about a life surrendered to God’s pen. When we relinquish control, He writes a story far richer than anything we could imagine. But surrender doesn’t come without struggle, especially when the world around us misjudges us before we speak a word.
That’s Gabe Manning’s reality in Written on My Heart.
As a deputy in the rugged town of Shumard Oak Bend, Gabe carries more than a badge. He bears the burden of his mixed Arapaho heritage in a time when prejudice was rampant. He’s a man of few words but deep convictions, and when the town’s trust waivers between admiration and suspicion, Gabe must decide whose voice matters most—man’s or God’s.
Like Gabe, we all face seasons where others don’t see us clearly. Maybe it’s your past, your background, or simply the weight of assumptions placed upon your shoulders. But God sees through it all. He knows the heart.
In Written on My Heart, Gabe discovers that God’s best often emerges from our darkest doubts. Even as he grapples with rejection and injustice, he chooses obedience. And through that obedience, he finds purpose, belonging—and love.
If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use your brokenness or misunderstood identity for His glory, Gabe’s story is a powerful reminder: God doesn’t waste a single page.
💭 Want to learn more about the historical realities that shaped Gabe’s world? Read this behind-the-scenes look at Native American experiences in 1870s Missouri.
📚 While Written on My Heart stands alone, Gabe’s story carries deeper meaning when read as part of the Discerning God’s Best series. Each book unveils a different character’s journey of surrender, faith, and love—and they’re best experienced in the order they were written. Trust me, you’ll want the full picture.
🎧 And don’t miss how it all begins. When you subscribe to my newsletter, you’ll receive Deep in My Heart—the prequel to the series—as an eBook or audiobook. It’s my gift to you, a front-row seat to the moment Delphina and Mary’s paths first crossed, setting the stage for everything that follows.
Let God speak through story. Let Him show you that even when the world casts shadows, His light never fails.
