Archive | December 2017

The Assault by Various

Dec13

The Battle Continues

The Assault is a Christian supernatural suspense that will have the reader on the edge of their seat. It is the second book in the Harbingers series. I would recommend reading the first book Invitation as the action continues from there.

Once again the book has four unique stories with the focus on four different lead characters. Each story is written by a different author – Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt and Alton Gansky – but they follow on chronologically.

The fight against the forces of evil continues. Life is so much more than we can see. When we feel overwhelmed by things we cannot alter we need to remember “God wins in the end.” The battle is not ours but the Lords. “Oh, Lord Jesus, don’t let ’em win.” God is on our side. The question is, are we on His?

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Her Frozen Heart by Lulu Taylor

Dec13

Truth And Lies

Her Frozen Heart by Lulu Taylor is a marvellous contemporary and historical psychological thriller that will have you questioning the truth from the start.

United by a house, the action alternates chapters between 1947 and present day. The house is an old house seen by some as a prison, by others as a sanctuary. It holds its secrets that unfold.

The novel explores character traits as action in both time periods mirrors each other. There will always be people motivated by control, money, power, position and jealousy. They contrast with those who know the real riches in life are people and relationships.

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The Greatest Gift by Julia Wilson

Dec11

My Thoughts

What does Christmas mean to you? Parties and presents? Sleigh bells and Santa? Festivities and food? Children waiting excitedly. Mum and Dad frantically preparing, preparing for the day when everything must be perfect. So much to do. So much pressure. No time to pause.

Let me take you back – back to that first Christmas. An uncomplicated affair. A young man and his heavily pregnant wife searching for a bed. No room at the inn. A bed amongst the animals. The Baby born in a lowly stable. No fuss. Amid the smell and noise of the animals, the King was ushered into the world.

This Baby – born with His eyes on Calvary. For you. For me.

Do you see Him?

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Invitation by Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt and Alton Gansky

Dec11

A Spiritual Battle Against The Darkness

Invitation is a unique collection of four stories. They are Christian supernatural suspense and very intelligently written. Each story has its own author… Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt and Alton Gansky… and each tale follows on chronologically but from a different character’s viewpoint.

The characters each have their own skill set and gifting which they apply in an attempt to make sense of supernatural happenings that cannot be explained or understood. The reader sees that life is a battle between good and evil. We must “stay on the path” of goodness.

God speaks through dreams. He foretells what is to come so characters are prepared. We need to put our hope, faith and focus on God.

There are times when we have no words to pray. “All I remember was praying… ‘Dear Jesus, dear Jesus.’ ” God hears the cries of our heart.

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