All In: The Preacher and the Poker Player
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All In: The Preacher and the Poker Player
Sale price
$28.99
Regular price $34.99
In a world where faith meets fortune, a rocker turned preacher finds himself swept away in a whirlwind romance with a captivating professional poker player. As they navigate the high seas, the stakes soar and secrets unravel, promising a journey filled with passion, risk, and unexpected twists. Will their love survive the ultimate gamble? Only God knows!
Meanwhile, back at home, one of the students the preacher mentors in his after-school program makes a high-stakes decision of her own that could have tragic consequences.
From a worldview, Santana Lead Vocalist Leon Patillo had all the measure of success - the Bel Air mansion, a Rolls-Royce in the driveway, and all the trappings the rock and roll world could provide. However, everything changed when Leon met Richard, the brother of a girl he was romantically interested in. Richard insisted that if Leon wanted to date his sister, he had to attend a Bible study meeting.
After the Bible study on a sweltering 4th of July evening with fireworks exploding overhead, God met Leon face to face with Richard sitting next to him in Leon's two-seat convertible.
After Leon's confession of faith, it would only be a few short years until he left the Grammy Award-winning Santana to pursue missionary work. He launched a successful contemporary Christian music career under the tutelage of Pastor Chuck Smith, founder of Calvary Chapel, releasing his first album on Pastor Chuck's record label, Maranatha! Music. Leon also devoted himself to numerous benefit concerts, which successfully helped place children in loving homes through foster care and adoption. It was this commitment to Koinonia Family Services that brought him on an ocean cruise designed for couples, where he and his business partner planned to strategize on increasing placement of children with families.
Initially, Leon was hesitant to take the cruise. Although he felt fulfilled in his work, he lacked a life partner to share his ministry. Then he spotted Renee while boarding the ship. Was she the one? He was captivated by her at first sight. As they talked, he learned that Renee had a unique occupation as a professional poker player. Leon wondered how their relationship could work—a preacher and a poker player? Could their budding romance beat the odds and withstand the test of time? Only God knows!
The story also highlights an inspiring overcomer named Sue, a 14-year-old girl in Leon's after-school arts program, who faces relentless bullying that pushes her to the brink of suicide. Her journey sheds light on the profound impact of bullying and the strength it takes to rise above such adversity.
Meanwhile, back at home, one of the students the preacher mentors in his after-school program makes a high-stakes decision of her own that could have tragic consequences.
From a worldview, Santana Lead Vocalist Leon Patillo had all the measure of success - the Bel Air mansion, a Rolls-Royce in the driveway, and all the trappings the rock and roll world could provide. However, everything changed when Leon met Richard, the brother of a girl he was romantically interested in. Richard insisted that if Leon wanted to date his sister, he had to attend a Bible study meeting.
After the Bible study on a sweltering 4th of July evening with fireworks exploding overhead, God met Leon face to face with Richard sitting next to him in Leon's two-seat convertible.
After Leon's confession of faith, it would only be a few short years until he left the Grammy Award-winning Santana to pursue missionary work. He launched a successful contemporary Christian music career under the tutelage of Pastor Chuck Smith, founder of Calvary Chapel, releasing his first album on Pastor Chuck's record label, Maranatha! Music. Leon also devoted himself to numerous benefit concerts, which successfully helped place children in loving homes through foster care and adoption. It was this commitment to Koinonia Family Services that brought him on an ocean cruise designed for couples, where he and his business partner planned to strategize on increasing placement of children with families.
Initially, Leon was hesitant to take the cruise. Although he felt fulfilled in his work, he lacked a life partner to share his ministry. Then he spotted Renee while boarding the ship. Was she the one? He was captivated by her at first sight. As they talked, he learned that Renee had a unique occupation as a professional poker player. Leon wondered how their relationship could work—a preacher and a poker player? Could their budding romance beat the odds and withstand the test of time? Only God knows!
The story also highlights an inspiring overcomer named Sue, a 14-year-old girl in Leon's after-school arts program, who faces relentless bullying that pushes her to the brink of suicide. Her journey sheds light on the profound impact of bullying and the strength it takes to rise above such adversity.