MIRIAM by MESU ANDREWS

MIRIAM by MESU ANDREWS is the second novel in the SECRETS OF THE NILE series, following after THE PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER, which I reviewed on the 26th April 2015. I recommend reading the books in sequence, although of course they can be read as stand alones.
Once again the author has given us a well researched, sensitively written, bible based, account of one of the most amazing and miraculous events in history. I find it especially significant that this novel, which speaks of Yahweh's deliverance of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt at the first Passover, has been released precisely at the time that believers are celebrating the greatest Passover of all, when our Passover Lamb, Jesus Christ, died and rose again to set us free from sin and death!
The story is told from Miriam's perspective, and I really enjoy the way her emotions are described as she feels abandoned by "her Shaddai" who seems to have changed. He is now speaking to Moses instead of her. She has faithfully served Him all her life as His prophetess, and to start with she feels set aside and useless, and even a bit jealous.
We see each of the characters struggle in one way or another when they are faced with the manifestations of God's power. In fact, if we are honest, we can see ourselves in some of their fears and reactions!
We see jealousy, unforgiveness, disobedience and pride giving way to peace and love when a person chooses to obey Yahweh. We see the arrogance of Pharaoh, who is worshipped as a god by the Egyptians, and the fear he instills by his bloodthirstiness and hatred, as opposed to Moses' complete trust in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The fictional characters help to make the novel flow and definitely do not take away from the truth of the biblical story.
This novel gives a person much food for thought with its refreshing way of telling the story of redemption, and it is way "up there" as one of the best Christian novels I have read.
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THE REAL ENEMY by KATHY HERMAN

THE REAL ENEMY by KATHY HERMAN is the first novel in the SOPHIE TRACE TRILOGY, and is not only an exciting thriller, but it is a very touching story of a family in crisis. The Christian message is really good and I like the way the author deals with the characters' emotions - they are very real people with very real struggles.
Brill and Kurt Jessup have moved to Sophie Trace from Memphis with their nine year old daughter Emily. Brill is police chief and is hardly ever at home, but there is more to their problems than Kurt being practically a single parent and Emily missing her mother. Eighteen months before their move Kurt confessed a one night stand with the prom queen who he had had a crush on at school. In spite of Kurt's abject remorse, Brill makes it clear that she is prepared to stay married in name only and will never forgive him. Kurt is devastated, especially as their farce of a marriage is upsetting their children, particularly Emily, and is determined to overcome Brill's bitterness towards him by loving her and being good to her. He takes his commitment to the Lord and to their family very seriously and is determined to "overcome evil with good."
Brill finds it impossible to deal with her relationship with her husband and the effect her unforgiveness is having on her children, at the same time as trying to solve the kidnappings, murder and gang problems that are causing havoc in the small town. To cap it all, there is also the legend of the red shadows that some people are convinced are causing people to disappear.
This is an excellent read with a really good plot. We are made to think about the fact that our attitudes, particularly when we harbour unforgiveness and bitterness, can affect others as well as ourselves. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can highly recommend it.
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THE BABEL CONSPIRACY by SYLVIA BAMBOLA

I have just finished reading THE BABEL CONSPIRACY by SYLVIA BAMBOLA and can highly recommend the novel, especially for those who are interested in end times prophecy and the establishment of the New World Order.
Trisha Callahan is distressed at the way the world seems to have gone mad, with riots and explosions devastating the country. She has always taken God's word seriously and is obedient to His command to pray for America, waking up an hour earlier to do so every morning. That is not her only act of obedience - we see her fighting against the temptation of falling for a married man and also against harbouring unforgiveness and bitterness.
She is head of research and development at Patterson Aviation, and as they come up with a plane that is totally nuclear powered, all hell is let loose against those who head up the project. This is combined with corruption at the highest level of government - Anti-Semitism is rife, with Islamic terrorists working hand in glove with the president and oil companies such as Tafco Oil.
We are made aware, in no uncertain terms, of the lengths to which unscrupulous men will stoop when led by hatred, greed and religious fanaticism. Yet throughout there is the encouragement of God's word, of His promise of salvation, of His presence and the peace only He can give. It is a choice each individual must make for him or herself, and we see how some of the characters make this choice, while others remain rebellious to the end.
This book really gives us food for thought and is a must read for those who are serious about their Christian walk and who honour Israel and the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.



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