I really can't remember my mind-set when I conceived the "The Weakest Pull." I don't embellish the thought of playing in the mud, and I don't aspire to work in the hot desert air. It's amazing that I have no earthly way to explain how I envisioned this story.

Even though I don't desire to spend significant time in the landscape of this setting, there is something about it that I appreciate. If you've read the "Behind the Book" section of "Pu Beach" or if you know something about me, you would probably be able to guess, what is that something. As it was once said concerning the California Gold Rush: "There's gold in them there hills!" Well, concerning The Weakest Pull..."There's a river in that there desert!" I love the water. I love the contrast too. Here, you have a dehydrated desert, and there you have a beautiful, flowing body of water. It reminds me of Isaiah 43:20... "I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."

If I had to work in the desert's hot sun, what would be better then a nice cool splash on the back from a jar of refreshing water? The recipient, though startled, I'm sure didn't fuss too much.

I hadn't noticed the scriptural parallel until several weeks after completing the story line.

Jesus said... "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." Incidentally, the name Emanuel means "God with us," and in the end, look at the crowd of men that lift up this young boy.

This book, I pray, will be a wonderful esteem builder.