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Set In Stone by Kimberley Woodhouse

Oct3

Safe In His Arms

Set In Stone by Kimberley Woodhouse is a simply marvellous Christian historical novel that I read in just two sittings. It is the second book in the Treasures Of The Earth series but can be read as a stand-alone.

Once more, the reader returns to the dinosaur wars of the late nineteenth century. The theme of paleontology is a major one. The debate between science and religion once more appears. The topics complement each other.

Running alongside the main theme is that of murder! We ‘hear’ the perpetrator’s voice and have to guess who it is. We see the dangers of letting wealth and power rule a life.

In contrast we follow a life lived with eyes fixed on Jesus. “He’d tried to … be the light of Jesus.” Jesus asks us to be His eyes and ears, hands and feet to a hurting world.

Having Jesus in our lives means that we can experience a peace despite our circumstances. “God sees your tears … And He hears your cries… Ask Him to help you in your life.” It is important to never lose sight of Jesus. “Even when the Lord feels farthest away, He is as close as the breath in your lungs.”

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The Secrets Beneath by Kimberley Woodhouse

Oct3

Lord Over All

The Secrets Beneath by Kimberley Woodhouse is a marvellous Christiaan historical novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. It is the first book in the Treasures Of The Earth series which is going to be fabulous.

The novel is set in 1878 in Wyoming. It concerns the topic of paleontology, and especially women trying to break into this field. It was a very male dominated area and one into which females were very much disregarded. We join a father-daughter team who are both equally knowledgeable.

At the time that the book is set, there was a separation of science and religion in some minds. The lead characters realized that these two areas were not mutually exclusive but actually go hand in hand.

Life is a spiritual battle. We can have demons warring within us as well as around us. “Shut it out [the darkness]… grab onto the light.” The light will always defeat the darkness and we must keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. We see that at His Name the demons will flee.

A character is tender-hearted, determined to see the goodness in everyone. Her light draws out the darkness. Her kindness is infectious.

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Bridge Of Gold by Kimberley Woodhouse

Jun27

God’s Fingerprints

Bridge Of Gold by Kimberley Woodhouse is a most delightful dual timeline Christian novel. It is part of the Doors To The Past series but can be read as a stand-alone.

The story alternates between present day and 1933 at the time of the construction of the Golden Gate bridge. It is told from various alternating points of view enabling the reader to become emotionally invested in the characters.

The lure of gold corrupts lives. When people live for treasure, there are no depths to which they will not stoop.

In counter balance there are people of faith who realise the true treasure that is found in God and others.

There is the theme of loss. When accidents happen, we want answers but sometimes we just have to accept that there are no answers this side of heaven.

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Endless Mercy by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse

Jan27

Love, Laughter And Manure

Endless Mercy by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse is a marvellous Christian historical novel. It is the second book in the Treasures Of Nome series but can be read as a stand-alone.

The main themes are mercy, forgiveness and grace. We see the effect of broken promises on lives, the hurt and pain they leave behind. “Did he deserve her mercy and forgiveness?” No one deserves mercy and forgiveness but we must extend it because we have received it. To withhold forgiveness is to risk becoming bitter. When we forgive we can live in freedom.

God is a God of new beginnings. “It’s never too late… We serve a God of second chances.” It is never too late to have a fresh start in Jesus. He asks us to come to Him just as we are right now.

The novel is about family. Sometimes families are torn apart. Children suffer because of the poor choices of the adults. We witness characters drawing children close, loving them like Christ and welcoming them into their homes. “We’re here to draw people to Christ.” Lives are called to show Jesus to a hurting world.

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