In Hiding Behind the Cross, Pastor Raymond Johnson stands at a spiritual and emotional crossroads. Once a rising star in ministry, his journey is complicated by the shadows of a past marriage, the pressures of leadership, and the quiet ache of loneliness. As he strives to serve his congregation and be present for his daughter, Raymond finds himself caught between a love he thought was lost and a new connection he never saw coming.
Shannon Walker-Johnson, a successful executive and devoted mother, has spent years rebuilding her life after heartbreak. But when her path intersects once more with Raymond?and the new woman quietly entering his world?old wounds resurface, forcing her to confront truths she thought were buried.
Tasha, Shannon's younger sister, faces her own reckoning as a single mother trying to walk in faith while navigating the complexities of forgiveness and identity.
Set against the backdrop of a vibrant urban ministry, Hiding Behind the Cross is a poignant, faith-driven novel exploring redemption, grace, and the difficult choices that define who we become. With raw emotion and spiritual depth, D. Elias Loadholt Sr. invites readers into a story of second chances, sacred tension, and the unwavering love of a God who meets us?even when we hide.
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About the Author
D. Elias Loadholt Sr. is a passionate storyteller, preacher, and advocate for healing through faith. Known for his authentic voice and deeply relatable teaching style, Dwayne weaves together spiritual insight, emotional honesty, and everyday struggles to reveal the beauty of God's grace in broken places.
A native of Brooklyn, New York now rooted in Midlothian, Virginia, Dwayne has spent years serving in ministry?mentoring youth, building community, and preaching the Gospel with boldness and compassion. His love for storytelling was born in the church pews and sharpened on real-life journeys of pain, resilience, and redemption.
He is a husband to Charmaine. Together, they are raising their three incredible children?Cyarrah, Savannah, and Dwayne Jr.?who remain his greatest legacy and daily motivation.
Hiding Behind the Cross is his debut novel, a faith-filled exploration of love, loss, healing, and the uncomfortable but necessary work of transformation.
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