A weak king. A ruthless queen. A man who must make an impossible choice to protect the woman he loves. Obadiah, the governor of King Ahab’s palace, has been secretly sheltering dozens of Israel’s prophets from Jezebel, who has already slaughtered hundreds in her murderous wrath. With his friends and the love of his life, Anna, Obadiah has risked his life to bring food and water to the cave where the prophets evade the queen’s fury. Obadiah has planned to marry Anna since he fell in love with the precocious little girl feeding him mudpies, but as Jezebel’s bloodlust grows, Obadiah’s fears for Anna’s safety intensify. When he’s forced to make an impossible decision, the consequences are more devastating than he could have imagined. When an unthinkable tragedy strikes Anna’s family, she is bereft, feeling abandoned by the one person she thought she could trust—Obadiah. Now, with her life in greater peril than ever, Anna faces a choice of her own, one that will test her strength and courage like never before. The Struggle for Courage: In the Days of Jezebel is a unique story full of twists and turns you won’t see coming. It’s a story of sacrificial love and courage that will inspire you to the same. "In The Struggle for Courage: In the Days of Jezebel , author Marilyn Parker immerses readers in ancient biblical Israel during the rule of King Ahab. This gripping tale, which follows on the heels of her powerfully moving story of Leah, Jacob's first wife— The Struggle for Love— pits Obadiah, the governor of the palace, against the murderous Jezebel. This story of faith, courage, and love in a dangerous time presents a cast of riveting characters who must make hard choices—ones that have deadly consequences and cause great heartbreak. But through it all, there is joy and peace to be found in following God faithfully and courageously in the days of Jezebel." - C.S. Lakin Live Write Thrive award-winning author, blogger, and conference speaker "In The Struggle for Courage: In the Days of Jezebel , author Marilyn T. Parker has written a beautiful story about those innocently caught in Jezebel's crosshairs and the depth of love and sacrifice they encounter as faithful followers of Yahweh. Such a beautiful love story with an ending that left me with goofy happy tears. One of the best books I've read in a long, long time, and I truly hope there are more to come from this gifted storyteller!" - Diane Moody, Amazon best seller and eight-time Amazon All-star With beautifully woven characters and a stunning narrative, The Struggle for Courage takes us through the story of Obadiah and Anna, two people who endure deep sorrow and heartbreak on the way to joy and redemption. Marilyn Parker has a gift for making Old Testament stories come alive, and this one shows us the relational, political, and spiritual realities of that time in a way few have mastered. A beautiful story filled with enduring truth." - Beth Lottig , Inspire Books Marilyn has worn many hats: pastor's wife, mother of four God-loving children, school teacher, singer/songwriter, author and blogger-to name a few. Four years after becoming a widow, she married Peter Parker. She thinks being Mrs. Spiderman is pretty cool! When Marilyn and her superhero husband are not out RVing they reside in Arizona with their monster dog, Mimi (don't let the cute name fool you!). Marilyn's greatest desire is that her work reflect the glory and goodness of God.