Thank you Sarah, and so well written. I took a similar path from science so called, to God. And only last month did I watch count of Monte Christo, perfect timing!
Thank you for these thoughts and insights. I finished rereading “The Count of Monte Cristo” not long ago. My wife and I also watched the very good series based on the book on PBS. I have been pondering the tale ever since. If you have not yet read it, I can highly recommend another weighty work of French literature - “Les MIsérables”.
Loved this! It reminds me of my Faith origin story which originated in a philosophy class with an atheist professor who wrote on the chalkboard, “If you knew there was a God, would you change your life today?” That question haunted me for weeks and ultimately led me to Jesus. 🙌
Sarah, this was such a powerful and beautifully told insight. I love how you traced the way God used both the vastness of the cosmos and the depth of a story to soften your heart. The way you described the “two halves of the equation” meeting—design in the universe and moral weight in the human soul—felt so deeply kingdom‑true.
Your reflection on The Count of Monte Cristo was especially striking. The moment you saw strength expressed through forgiveness rather than vengeance—that’s the kind of revelation only the Spirit can illuminate. You captured Christian meekness not as weakness, but as the strength of someone who knows justice ultimately belongs to God. That’s a message our culture desperately needs.
And your reminder that the arts matter in witnessing? That was gold. You showed how God can slip past defenses through beauty, story, and imagination long before someone is ready for a sermon. That’s the kingdom at work—quiet, persistent, and deeply personal.
Thank you for sharing this journey with such clarity and humility. Your voice helps people see that God often begins His work long before we realize He’s been pursuing us. Keep writing. It’s opening doors for hearts that logic alone could never reach.
Thank you Sarah, and so well written. I took a similar path from science so called, to God. And only last month did I watch count of Monte Christo, perfect timing!
Fascinating. God seems to shape a path to Him that is a particular to each individual. Yours included a boring dormitory and an unplanned book buy.
Looking forward to reading this. The Count is my favorite novel.
I loved your article and was so moved by it. Thank you, thank you!
As a dancer, I have wondered how God could even remotely begin to use me for his purposes and his glory. Now, you have given me answers… many thanks!
Altruism is inexplicable except for God. Wonderful testimony!
Thank you for these thoughts and insights. I finished rereading “The Count of Monte Cristo” not long ago. My wife and I also watched the very good series based on the book on PBS. I have been pondering the tale ever since. If you have not yet read it, I can highly recommend another weighty work of French literature - “Les MIsérables”.
Loved this! It reminds me of my Faith origin story which originated in a philosophy class with an atheist professor who wrote on the chalkboard, “If you knew there was a God, would you change your life today?” That question haunted me for weeks and ultimately led me to Jesus. 🙌
Sarah, this was such a powerful and beautifully told insight. I love how you traced the way God used both the vastness of the cosmos and the depth of a story to soften your heart. The way you described the “two halves of the equation” meeting—design in the universe and moral weight in the human soul—felt so deeply kingdom‑true.
Your reflection on The Count of Monte Cristo was especially striking. The moment you saw strength expressed through forgiveness rather than vengeance—that’s the kind of revelation only the Spirit can illuminate. You captured Christian meekness not as weakness, but as the strength of someone who knows justice ultimately belongs to God. That’s a message our culture desperately needs.
And your reminder that the arts matter in witnessing? That was gold. You showed how God can slip past defenses through beauty, story, and imagination long before someone is ready for a sermon. That’s the kingdom at work—quiet, persistent, and deeply personal.
Thank you for sharing this journey with such clarity and humility. Your voice helps people see that God often begins His work long before we realize He’s been pursuing us. Keep writing. It’s opening doors for hearts that logic alone could never reach.
Great post!