An empress who lost her title when her husband divorced her is sent on a mission by God to go to Jerusalem. She faces opposition from those who want Christianity crushed, but she gets help from others who have been cast out of society. Davis Bunn tells her story in The Pilgrim.

Throughout the book, several problems that Christians face are highlighted in the characters’ lives. Doubt and fear are among those. The group doesn’t know what all will happen. They have to trust God when He says He will provide. Having to wait for what God says can be extremely difficult.

Each of the main characters have a past that nags at them. These struggles have to be addressed and dealt with so that they can feel the presence of God in its fullest. Regrets are something that we face when we start seeking God’s will; we become more and more convinced that we are not worth anything in God’s eyes.

I enjoyed reading The Pilgrim, the story moved along steadily, even though it had to do with waiting for God’s timing. It was during these periods of waiting that the characters’ stories were told and developed. However, I like it for more than just the storyline, I like the way it addresses struggles we face in living for Jesus. It helps to realize that we are not alone in what we face. Though this is a work of fiction, it can help people understand the common struggles.

I give it 5 out of 5 stars.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Franciscan Media in exchange for my honest review.

More about the book.

Read the first 3 chapters.