The lecture heâd heard before he came to Doctors Without Borders rose in his mind. Staff needed the ability to work together and live as a team, to manage stress, to be tolerant and flexible.
Flexibility was for the nurses and technologists, not surgeons, but here, he had to adjust.
Instead of heading back toward the nursesâ station, Adam headed for the dispensary to carry back a few supplies. He dug into his pocket for the dispensary key, but as he neared the doorway, he saw it was ajar.
Who would leave the room unlocked? He picked up his pace and pushed open the door.
âWhat are you doing?â he yelled.
A shot tore through him. Heat and pain seared his flesh as his legs buckled.
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But the Lord is faithful,
and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
â2 Thessalonians 3:3
Dr. Adam MontgomeryâAfter surviving several attempts on his life, the arrogant surgeon has a change in attitudeâand in faith.
Katherine DarlingâThe compassionate nurse offers lots of tender, loving care to Adam as he recuperates.
Liza MontgomeryâAdamâs mother canât resist matchmaking for her eldest son.
Frank MontgomeryâThe mayor of Colorado Springs is concerned about his injured son as well as the cityâs rising crime rate.
Dr. Lionel ValentiâIs Adamâs co-worker suffering from a mere infectionâ¦or something more insidious?
Detective Samuel VanceâCan he stay objective while working on his friendâs case?
FAITH ON THE LINE:
Two powerful families wage war on evilâ¦and find love.
ADAMâS PROMISEâ
Gail Gaymer Martin (LI #259, July 2004)
FINDING AMYâCarol Steward
(LI #263, August 2004)
GABRIELâS DISCOVERYâFelicia Mason
(LI #267, September 2004)
REDEEMING TRAVISâKate Welsh
(LI #271, October 2004)
PETERâS RETURNâCynthia Cooke
(LI #275, November 2004)
PROTECTING HOLLYâLynn Bulock
(LI #279, December 2004)
Dear Reader,
I hope you enjoyed the first story of the series FAITH ON THE LINE. Though Adamâs and Kateâs struggles may be a little different from our own, many of us cling to our flaws and fears and let them control our lives. Kate held on to her past, ashamed of what people might think. Adam used his aloofness and arrogance to shield him from relationships.
But the most important lesson in Adamâs Promise is what God will do for us if we let Him. He will give us strength and protection, and Jesus, the Good Shepherd, will find us when we stray and return us safely to the fold.
If flaws and griefs of the past hold you in bondage, remember that Jesus is the Way and âGod works for the good of those who love Him.â
Next month look for Carol Stewardâs Finding Amy, in the continuing saga of FAITH ON THE LINE. Youâll spend more time with the Montgomery and Vance families as they fight to rid Colorado Springs of crime.
Thanks for reading Steeple Hill Love Inspired. May God send you His richest blessings.
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
âI donât get it.â Kate Darling pivoted her head toward Dr. Adam Montgomery standing in the clinicâs office doorway.
âGet what?â Adam pulled his shoulder away from the doorjamb, his stethoscope swaying at his neck as he crossed the room.
Kate gestured toward the papers she held, then used them as a fan. âWe ordered adequate supplies last month, but weâre running short again. Iâve checked against our computer records, and it doesnât match. I helped stock the last shipment, and now Iâm wondering where my mind is.â
âIâve wondered that myself,â Adam said, standing above her and watching Kateâs cheeks tint a soft shade of pink.
Her chair grated against the wooden floor as she shifted and rose to face him. âIâm sorry that you find me inadequate, Dr. Montgomery.â
Adam stepped back, surprised at the spunky attitude sheâd shown lately. Should he remind her that she was only a nurse? He held back the comment, figuring the hot, humid climate had set them all on edge. âI didnât question your ability as a nurse, Miss Darling. Youâre an exceptional nurse. I question your competence in keeping accurate records of our supplies.â