Love, Lust, and the Lord A Man's Journey Through Dating, Temptation, and Faith After 50 At fifty-two years old, Tom has lived a full life. A successful businessman, father of five, grandfather, and mentor to young men in his community, he has spent decades building businesses and helping others find direction. From the outside his life looks accomplished and stable. But one part of life still feels unfinished. Love. After years focused on family, work, and responsibility, Tom steps into the modern world of dating apps hoping to find a meaningful relationship. What he discovers instead is a complicated landscape of attraction, attention, and temptation. As he meets a series of unforgettable women, each relationship reveals something new about himself. The confident former college athlete who brings excitement and chemistry. The soulful singer who connects through music and emotion. The warm and resilient Southern woman who offers comfort and the possibility of something real. And the intelligent psychologist who challenges him to think deeper about purpose, relationships, and personal growth. With every connection, Tom finds himself pulled in different directions between desire, companionship, and the life he believes he should be living. Then one Sunday morning in church, everything changes. Faced with a powerful moment of reflection, Tom must confront the question that has been quietly growing in his heart: