DARK RULE

It is true that I have become bias when it comes to books written by D. I. Telbat, however, as with any book in a series there is an expectation from the reader that each book has to be better than the last and I have enjoyed the Coil Series thus far, though perhaps not as exciting as the first (nothing really is) it is still a good read.

“Dark Rule” the third book in the Coil Series by D. I. Telbat can better be appreciated if you have read” “Dark Liaison” and “DarkHearted” (books one and two respectively).  Since “Dark Vessel” will be released sometime this year I think it would be well worth the reader getting all three books now.

I have come to think of the Coil series as the “mission impossible” for Christians. The mission in this book  is to rescue Chen Li a COIL agent from the hands of evil.  Commission of International Laborers, a group of Christian individuals trained in to fight the powers of darkness in a non-deadly fashion use their skill on the most dangerous of places around the most violent people.

As with the other books in the series “Dark Rule” by D. I. Telbat is entertaining, suspenseful and suitable for all readers. It does not contain sex or extreme violence. Because this is the 3rd in a series the end becomes anti-climatic yet unlike the other books I was able to reflect on the bigger picture which is the plight of Christians throughout the world who do not have the freedom to worship openly.

 Despite my obvious bias I do recommend you read this book.  Though the reader will be able to follow the story without purchasing the first two in the series there will be a better appreciation for the essence of the series (the difficulties of Christian missionaries) if each book is read.

Though the book is available via Amazon I would highly recommend you download this eBook via SMASHWORDS

 I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. 

"PAST TENSE"

by Marsha L. Randolph    You don’t read “Past Tense™” by Shawn Kilgarlin and Ron Kilgarlin you keep it by your bed and chew on one section at a time. I don’t know what I was thinking when I read the title, it was not until I read a 3rd chapter that I finally got it. (Light bulb-on!) I have this tendency to grab a book and begin reading without paying much attention to the cover.

The full title “Past Tense™ -365 Daily Tools for Putting Stress Behind You- for Good!” is a semi-accurate description as to what the book is about. What I discovered, why I believe this book needs to be kept at your bedside, is the book is filled with living antidotes. There are 24 Sections which categorize the tools to alleviate the various stressors one might encounter. The following are titles of nine of the 24 sections:

 Section 1- Isolating Your Stressors

Section 2 -Stress Handling Tools

Section 3 -Better Health, Less Stress

Section 7 - Family and Stress

Section 9 - When Stress Leads to Addiction

Section 10- Faith Conquers Stress

Section 11- Dealing With Holiday Stress

Section 15 - Overcoming Heartache

Section 23- Dealing With Abuse

Each chapter presents applicable words of understanding along with notable quotations which reinforce the wisdom presented. In addition to the 365 tools to put stress behind you at the end of the book is an excellent resource guide. 

Some may think “I don’t need this book, I am not stressed” you are the ones who need this book the most. “Past Tense™” is about living thus it addresses everyday events.  I recommend this book and I would definitely purchase this book.

I received a complimentary advance reading copy of “Past Tense™” in exchange for an honest review. 

THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD

Full Armor of God, The: Defending Your Life From Satan's Schemes

    If I could purchase this book for everyone who watches the “witch” shows or reads their horoscope and  of course my friends and family I would.  There is so much lack of knowledge and misinformation distributed that Satan could go on vacation today and reap a harvest on his activities for years UNLESS  people read and apply the information provided in “Full Armor of God, The: Defending Your Life From Satan's Schemes ” by Larry Richards.

“Full Armor of God, The: Defending Your Life From Satan's Schemes ” is a much needed study on the  basis of and solution to personal spiritual warfare.  It is more than a study it is an answer to your questions of “why”; it is the solution to your difficulties particularly those that do not make sense.

I have studied Ephesians on more than one occasion, I have heard numerous messages on the amor of God, I have sung songs on the “helmet of salvation” etcetera and I have often heard people say “I don’t leave home without my armor!”  I would say after reading “Full Armor of God, The: Defending Your Life From Satan's Schemes ” you will be dressed for victory.

This is a well written, easy to understand, book. It is an excellent book to read for personal study on spiritual warfare as well as an excellent tool for group bible study. I recommend this book and I strongly encourage you purchase it as well.  Marsha L. Randolph

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for this review. 

YOUR ROAD TO DAMASCUS

WOW!  I am so impressed with “Your Road to Damascus: 6 Biblical Secrets for an Effective Job Search by William Y Higgins. Generally speaking I give my recommendation at the end, why wait,  I recommend this book and would definitely purchase it.

Your Road to Damascus: 6 Biblical Secrets for an Effective Job Search is not about a how to find a job outline but a book on the journey a person takes on the road to finding purpose as it relates to career.

If you are familiar with the Apostle Paul’s Damascus road experience (Acts 9) you know that Paul’s career change was that of lead persecutor of Christians to being one of the great leaders of Christianity. This was not an easy transition for Paul yet it is because he did things God’s way that he was so successful despite the bumpy roads, pit stops and so on.

The author, William Y Higgins, incorporates many Bible verses to guide the reader into making the appropriate decisions on the road to the correct job choice. I hesitate to use such terms as ‘job’ ‘career’ or even employment because I believe this is the book that will help the reader discover what his or her God given purpose is. The six secrets are six biblical principles that will help the individual understand how life experiences and current opportunities can be used to discover the correct path on the road to his or her destiny.

As the author stresses, the road to the right career is a process that will take time however I believe if these principles are followed it will lead to a purposeful life in a satisfactory career.  As I read the book I realized these are the very principles I inadvertently followed to get to discover my purpose and current career. Thus for me and for others who read Your Road to Damascus: 6 Biblical Secrets for an Effective Job Search by William Y Higgins this book will validate decisions made that others may have thought were bad ideas.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a fair review. 

PERSECUTED THE GLOBAL ASSAULT ON CHRISTIANS

Persecuted: The Global Assault on Christians

    “Persecuted The Global Assault On Christians” by Paul Marshall, Lela Gilbert, Nina Shea  is an excellent resource for those who want to understand  what really happens to believers in places where Christianity is not accepted.

    In a time in which Christians in the United States of America are bowing to political correctness it is important to understand why we as believers must not submit our rights to publicly acknowledge Jesus. In reading this book the one thing that will be apparent is the depths in which others will go to silence  those who speak the truth of Jesus.

     Though perhaps not the intent of the authors “Persecuted The Global Assault On Christians” serves as an excellent argument for supporting missionaries and the ministries of those who are brave enough to work ‘behind enemy lines’ in distributing the Word of God. 

“We’re not waging war against enemies of flesh and blood alone. No, this fight is against tyrants, against authorities, against supernatural powers and demon princes that slither in the darkness of this world, and against wicked spiritual armies that lurk about in heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12

    This is one of those books that you don’t want to read but need to.  I don’t think, the average reader of Christian non-fiction will read the book in a week, perhaps he or she may skim through some chapters while reading others.  I am sure there are those who will find the 314 pages of information found within this book serve only as confirmation of what was suspected .  For me it was a difficult read not because of the sentence structure or the flow of information but reading of the trials and tribulations my brothers and sisters in Christ endure.

    Ephesians 6:12 serves as confirmation as to the truth of this book, as you read this book bear this remember this verse. The last chapter is “A Call to Action.” First order of business pray for those who are in the heat of the battle.

I recommend this book and suggest that the reader purchase a copy.  Marsha L. Randolph

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

  

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WAKE UP THE WORD - HOW TO HOLD ON & RISE HIGHER WHEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE by Tashion Macon, Ph.D

    I fear the people who really need to read this book will reject it. “Wake Up The Word: How to Hold on & Rise Higher When All HellBreaks Loose” is the first of a proposed series of Bible based eBooks written by Dr. Tashion Macon. Often we allow stereotypes, traditions and other people’s opinions (including book reviewers) to stop us from receiving what we need. This is a good book, something everyone needs.

I am always cautious when I read books that quote Scripture; some authors take God’s word and manipulate it to prove a point, not so in this case.  Tashion Macon has written exactly what needs to be said for those who are going through difficult times inspired by the Bible story of Jesus sleeping in the midst of a storm.  In my opinion she has interpreted the Scriptures as they were meant to be thus no matter what your denomination you will not find fault in it.

    “Wake Up The Word: How to Hold on & Rise Higher When AllHell Breaks Loose”  is written for believers in Jesus who find themselves going through desperate times however I find the words appropriate for anyone experiencing a period of transition (change). The full title summarizes what the book is about though despite being accused of being repetitive I will say you don’t have to be experiencing hard times to glean wisdom from this book.

     The entire book will take less than 2 hours to read, though I would suggest this is one of those books that you should read a couple of times, a day at most.  I recommend you read this book and that you purchase your copy.  Marsha L. Randolph

     I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a review.

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THE DISILLUSIONED BY D. J. WILLIAMS

    Some books you should not start unless you have time to finish it without interruption “The Disillusioned” by D. J Williams is one of them.  I declined an invitation from my husband to go out so that I could finish this book. Yes, it is better than good.

“You don’t just wake up one morning and decide to die.”

    What an ominous statement. (page 52 of my copy)  To answer this question Sam and Danny had to understand their mother’s will. How do you make sense out of something that does not make sense? Particularly when you believed you knew everything there was to know about your parents. How do you ascertain the truth when you do not know where to look? What would the truth look like; particularly after discovering that you believed in  an illusion?

     “The Disillusioned” is truly a well written novel filled with intrigue that just so happens to involve a church. Now there are jabs here and there about traditional religion and I think they were very appropriate, under the circumstances.  If you attend a mega-church put your sensitivity aside, no one is talking about you! The book is fiction.  If you hate big churches, please remind yourself that the book is fiction; this really did not happen even though it reads like a true life story. Get past the church thing and enjoy this very well crafted story of the individual journeys of 3 people who were destined to meet despite the circumstances.

Of course I recommend this book, it is to good to pass up! And I would suggest you purchase your own copy, don’t wait for it to come to a library.   MARSHA L. RANDOLPH 

I received a complimentary copy  in ebook format in exchange of an honest review.