The small North Florida town of Oak Glen is shocked when the sheriff is shot by one of his deputies, a scandalous affair becomes public, and a teenager is cruelly abused by his stepfather. Rev. Mark Thomas is thrust into these challenging situations. In this sequel to Ran Like Joseph, the Reverend Mark Thomas returns to North Florida to pastor in the community of Oak Glen. This fiction novel portrays the everyday life of a pastor that isn't seen by most observers. Reviewer comments. "Deas does an excellent job of bringing the characters to life, weaving in a bit of drama, and a whole lot of biblical truth. You will feel like a part of the Oak Glen community when reading the book.