Archive | August 2017

Theodora’s Children by Rick Nau

Aug3

Hope And Love And Peace And Light

Theodora’s Children by Rick Nau is a most beautiful Christian allegory. It’s style is reminiscent of C.S. Lewis’ Narnia books. For me, it very much had an air of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe about it. I was captivated by its beauty and enthralled with its narrative.

The novel drew me in from the start. It is a timeless tale – set yesterday, today, tomorrow. This tale will never grow old. Like Jesus, its relevance is for us all, no matter how old or young you are.

The story reminded me of several Bible stories including the parting of the Red Sea, the wisdom of Solomon and the prodigal son’s return to name but a few. As I read, the light of Christ leapt from the novel and captured my heart.

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Parting Gifts by Tracy Tripp

Aug1

Trip Of A Lifetime

Parting Gifts by Tracy Tripp is the most beautiful contemporary Christian novel. Just once in a while a novel comes along that just ‘speaks’ to my soul and Parting Gifts is that novel. It warmed my heart and I never wanted it to end.

The novel is about a friendship that began in childhood and survived all that life threw at it. A friendship that meant love, laughter and loyalty. A friendship that spoke of peace, protection and prayers. A friendship that we all would hope to have.

The novel is also about choices. Every choice we make has consequences that we must live with. Only looking back, can we see where we should have chosen differently. We need to pay attention to the still small voice. “Her mind kept whispering ‘run’.” We ignore it at our peril.

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