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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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Saturday 25 July 2015

THE DAUGHTERS OF JIM FARRELL by SYLVIA BAMBOLA

THE DAUGHTERS OF JIM FARRELL by SYLVIA BAMBOLA is an exciting read with a strong Christian message of practising forgiveness rather than wanting revenge.
Kate Farrell, in particular, struggles with this, and stirs up trouble for those she loves in her single minded desire to clear her father's name. Will she learn to forgive or will she continue to live a life filled with bitterness and anger?
It is interesting to see how each of the Farrell girls deal with the circumstances in which they find themselves, and with the men they have come to love.
The author paints a vivid picture of life in the coal and anthracite mining area of Pennsylvania in the late 1800's. The story is laced with fact which makes it very credible.
We see the destruction brought about by men's greed, as opposed to the gentle goodness of the girl's mother, with her deeds of Christian love and charity, and the biblical standards she instills into her daughters.
We see the abject poverty of the miners which stirs the hearts of the Farrell women and makes them grateful for what they have. Even though they no longer have much standing in the community they still have each other and a decent lifestyle.
As is so often the case, it is when disaster strikes that the different characters show what they are made of, either turning to the Lord and to one another for help, or falling further into a life of deception.
I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and can highly recommend it.



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Saturday 18 July 2015

FLEE THE NIGHT by SUSAN MAY WARREN

FLEE THE NIGHT by SUSAN MAY WARREN has it all - from international espionage to a love story that will bring tears to your eyes as it mirrors God's incredible love for His children.
Jim Micah is God's man. The scripture verse he is hoping to live by is found in the book of Micah, chapter six verse eight, and his faith is important to him. When the girl he has loved since high school marries his best friend, and then is accused of his murder, he is determined to bring her to justice.
Lacey has always loved Micah, but she chose a life of adventure and espionage with John Galloway, who swept her away from Micah as well as from the God she used to serve.
We see the difference between someone like John who wanted to change the world, living dangerously and selfishly, and Jim Micah who has a heart of compassion for those who are lost, physically as well as spiritually, and who has a relationship with Jesus Christ. Micah knows God's grace and mercy, and knows he is forgiven. Lacey feels that God cannot possibly love her or forgive her because she has made so many wrong choices. She is angry with Micah for not declaring his love to her when they were young. She keeps escaping from him because she doesn't want any harm to come to him, and he goes from not trusting her to being ashamed of himself for doubting her.
It is a story about coming home, both to the place where one belongs and to the person to whom one belongs, but more importantly, it is about coming home to the Lord.
It is a story about trust, unconditional love, reconciliation, truth and lies, the importance of forgiveness, and searching for those who are lost in darkness.
The plot makes for exciting reading and is full of biblical truth. The characters are very real and their struggles are well portrayed throughout the book. I can highly recommend this novel. Although it is not necessary to,do,so, I read the prequel, WAITING FOR DAWN, which gives some background to the story. In fact, I have read many novels by this author and have not been disappointed in any of them. I particularly enjoy the depth of scriptural truth that runs through her books.





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