Confidence: Reliance on the Spirit Lila Faith Christian's Family Legacy Hardcover - 2010

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PEGGY L. HEADLUND's much anticipated sequel to Innocence: Simplicity of Spirit is here-with the irrepressible Lilia Faith Christian, who is older (thirteen), but not always wiser!Lilia lives on a ranch in Wailua, Kauai with her parents Jacob and Francine, and her grandfather, Apelehama, and his new wife, Mandy. Lilia is a musical prodigy, but her temper still gets her into trouble, especially when it comes to Jimmy Rose, the boy she's known since the fi rst grade. The two butt heads constantly and seemingly hate each other. Mele, Lilia's best friend, tries to bring spiritual awareness to Lilia's behavior, as grandfather, but the two have problems taming such a wild spirit on a determined young lady.Lilia's in for many lessons-her talent takes her to winning a $10,000 musical scholarship, modeling, and becoming an internationally known celebrity. But with fame comes other problems, and Lilia will encounter those who wish to destroy her faith, crush her spirit, and even threaten her life. As Lilia matures and is faced with the temporal temptations that are strewn in her path, she will have to decide what is really important.Headlund's sequel is a breath of fresh air for young readers. It brings modern day issues to the forefront, yet incorporates a message of faith, truth, and values.PEGGY L. HEADLUND is a singer, pianist, composer, arranger, equestrian, and fiction writer. Mrs. Headlund has written hundreds of books and motivational seminars for businesses and colleges. She is currently writing three series of books and lives in California with her husband, Don, and their two dogs, Daisy Lou and MacGregor.