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Having always been an avid reader, since becoming a Christian I have found a wealth of reading material in Christian bookshops and in various second hand bookshops. I have found that in Christian novels one often finds truths that help in one’s Christian walk. I enjoy reading about how the various characters deal with life, and I also find I am the richer for reading a really good Christian novel. Certain authors, through their books, give you a real insight into their joys and struggles, which I find very interesting. The books which I am going to review are those which I have really enjoyed, and have read at least twice – some books, for example the “Mark of the Lion “ series by Francine Rivers, I have read at least five times each. The first books that I am going to talk about are the latest two novels by Francine Rivers,


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Tuesday 24 May 2016

VITAL SIGNS by KATHY HERMAN

VITAL SIGNS by KATHY HERMAN is the third book in the BAXTER series, but it can be read as a stand alone novel. I have done just that. Having read and enjoyed many of Kathy Herman's books I haven't had a chance to read the other Baxter novels yet, but have put them on my Amazon wish list!
All hell seems to have broken loose in the little town of Baxter! A missionary couple returns from the Amazon bringing with them an unidentified virus and fear is rife. We see how the different people react and how they deal with the fear and feelings of insecurity that come to light in their lives due to these difficult circumstances, and how the Lord comes through for those who choose His way by giving them peace in the midst of chaos.
A militant group feels that the authorities are not being honest with the public and we see their reaction to the fear of contracting the disease. Their answer to the problem is in violence and murder.
Dennis is forced to face his fear of fatherhood and commitment when his ex girlfriend Jennifer gives birth to twins. Jennifer and her parents are young Christians and we see how they face the situation they are in. Jen's father, Jed, understands Dennis, having quite recently had a real turnaround in his own attitude towards his daughter.
We see the medical staff trying to stop the panic by giving out all the positive news they can, as opposed to the media frenzy that is threatening to break out.
We also see the love and support that abound in this close and caring community.
This story is not only exciting but gives the reader much food for thought. The Christian message is strong as the author answers the often-posed question "why do bad things happen to good people?" by showing the goodness of God the Father, who brings good out of the bad things Satan throws at us when we trust in Him. All in all, it is a faith- building book and leaves us without a shadow of a doubt that God is still in control! I can highly recommend this novel.



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Wednesday 4 May 2016

ANCHOR IN THE STORM by SARAH SUNDIN

ANCHOR IN THE STORM is the second book in SARAH SUNDIN's WAVES OF FREEDOM series. I have read all this author's novels, and once again I am definitely not disappointed. I enjoy the way she writes, her characters are very real, and the setting during the Second World War has obviously been well researched. There is no doubt about the main message in this novel - when we have Christ as our Saviour, He is our anchor in the storm!
In this story we get to know Jim Avery's sister, Lillian, who has qualified as a pharmacist and gets a job in Mr Dixon's drugstore in Boston. She lost a leg when she was young but manages with a prosthetic leg. We see her friendship with Jim's best friend, Arch Vanderberg, and watch as they are slowly drawn to trust one another.
Both Lillian and Arch have put up walls, due to the hurts they have experienced in the past. Lillian is very insecure because of her disfigurement, and feels unworthy. In fact she appears cold and unfeeling, being afraid of letting go. Arch is afraid of his father's wealth and sees his future in the navy rather than having a "cushy" job in his father's firm. He is scared of being trapped by a woman who is after his wealth and social position. They both feel their jobs make them normal and worth something.
They are good fro each other, and they come to look at what is inside a person instead of at outward appearances, the barriers gradually come down.
This is a love story which takes place in difficult times, with a fair share of suspense, as drug addiction and drug rings are uncovered. The problem of dealing with the traumas of war in the navy is brought to light as we see how Arch and others on his ship react to the horrors they have lived through.
I can highly recommend this novel and am looking forward to the third book in the series which is coming out in 2017.



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