Enemies of the Heart is a repackaging of Andy's former book "It Came from Within." The book is an excellent read, and I'd recommend if you haven't read either of these books go out and purchase one immediately. I really appreciate Andy's pastoral heart and his excellent writing. The book basically helps the reader understand the ins and outs of the things that are seeking to destroy us. He includes plenty of Scripture and thought provoking insights to keep anyone busy digging into this book. Stanley is an excellent communicator, and I wouldn't expect anything less than superb from him. Turns out, he delivers again.
I received a free copy of this book from Multnomah in exchange for an honest review.
111 - The Alarmists
What's better than an end of the world style novel? Not much. Don Hoesel crafts a great story as the year 2012 comes to an end and people are panicking. This fast paced book covers just a few weeks of time, but takes the reader all over the world exploring a mysterious mad man with countless riches and an inflated ego. The book was an excellent read that offers the reader adventure, action, suspense, and some crime drama. Hoesel writes from a Christian perspective and includes several concepts unique to Christian fiction. All in all I found the book interesting, but not amazing. It was readable, but not an earth-shattering work of fiction. For Christian fiction it was pretty good though.
Bethany House gave me a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Bethany House gave me a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
110 - Seraph Seal
The concept, around which this book is formed, is called scenario thinking or semiotics : the theory that the choices, beliefs, and habits of humans build paths to probable and possible futures. And that identifying and analyzing patterns of behavior can help us develop scenarios for potential outcomes. Looking closely at current events, Sweet and Wagner lead us on a journey to stretch our imaginations and consider the possibilities.
Eight births - all at 2100 on 21 December 2012 and all bearing a birthmark on the right calf - signal the Time of Becoming. One of those children, according to prophecy, has the potential to end the world as we know it. Putting the destiny of the world in the hands of a chosen defender, should Matthew Samael Serafino grow to power.
Jump thirty-six years, to 2048. The Earth is in trouble, after years of man's inhumanity to the planet. Technology has advanced; religion has gone underground. And Paul Binder, a cultural history professor born at the same time as the Eight, receives a mysterious letter, sending him on a quest to find the 2nd-century Diatessaron manuscript and "unlock the future of your world."
What follows is a journey, filled with prophesies and strange events, reaching from one possible future back into ancient traditions and forward again. Travel with Paul and the Eight from the United States to England; to Egypt, the Sahara, Israel, Syria, Italy, France, and the Cave of St. Anne on Patmos - where it is believed John wrote "Revelation." Share Paul's struggle to find and decipher hidden clues, and realize his destiny.
Eight births - all at 2100 on 21 December 2012 and all bearing a birthmark on the right calf - signal the Time of Becoming. One of those children, according to prophecy, has the potential to end the world as we know it. Putting the destiny of the world in the hands of a chosen defender, should Matthew Samael Serafino grow to power.
Jump thirty-six years, to 2048. The Earth is in trouble, after years of man's inhumanity to the planet. Technology has advanced; religion has gone underground. And Paul Binder, a cultural history professor born at the same time as the Eight, receives a mysterious letter, sending him on a quest to find the 2nd-century Diatessaron manuscript and "unlock the future of your world."
What follows is a journey, filled with prophesies and strange events, reaching from one possible future back into ancient traditions and forward again. Travel with Paul and the Eight from the United States to England; to Egypt, the Sahara, Israel, Syria, Italy, France, and the Cave of St. Anne on Patmos - where it is believed John wrote "Revelation." Share Paul's struggle to find and decipher hidden clues, and realize his destiny.
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