Truly Blessed: “The Beginning” (Der Anfang)
Author: Jonathan Miller
Set against the wintry backdrop of 1895 Austria, Truly Blessed tells the moving and faith-filled story of Christian Bez, a humble deacon whose world shatters when he is falsely accused of stealing from his own church. Betrayed by those he trusted and brutally beaten by corrupt officers, Christian clings to his faith even as his name and livelihood are stripped away. But in the quiet stillness of the mountains, a miraculous encounter with his guardian angel reveals a new destiny—one that will test his faith, courage, and forgiveness in ways he never imagined.
Guided by divine purpose, Christian sets his sights on America, determined to build a better life for his family. Along the way, he faces poverty, prejudice, and peril, yet he continues to embody compassion and integrity, helping strangers and inspiring hope wherever he goes. From the small village of Graz to the bustling streets of Philadelphia, Christian’s journey becomes a powerful testament to endurance, grace, and the unseen hand of God working through every trial.
Truly Blessed is a sweeping tale of faith, injustice, and redemption that spans continents and generations. It reminds us that even in our darkest hours, blessings can be born from pain—and that miracles often arrive when faith refuses to fade.
But as Christian begins to find peace in his new life, a shadow from his past crosses the ocean… And what he thought was behind him may not be finished after all.