Phil,

I perused religious fiction and have found some interesting books.  Have you 
ever read ones by Karen Kingsberry? (not sure of spelling last name.)  Among 
various novels/series, she wrote a book about a modern parable of Mary 
Magdelene, about a woman, Mary Madison, who shares her painful life 
experiences with a young mother who wants to harm herself, with the hope 
that she too would come to Christ.  I think that's one of the best ways to 
counsel, if you have a story that is similar to the client.

Now I'm reading a biblical novel based on Mary Magdelene, written by another 
author.  It's called "Mary, Called Magdelene."  But there are other books 
I'd like to read by Kingsberry.

What books do you have in mind, Phil?

Sharon