Hell and Beyond: A Novel by Michael Phillips Book Description: A prominent atheist dies unexpectedly and goes to hell. Or so it appears…but nothing is what it seems in this engrossing allegorical novel about the afterlife. In the tradition of C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce and John Bunyon’s Pilgrim’s Progress, Michael Phillips has produced a riveting tale of eternity. Hell …
Book Review: Desired: The Untold Story of Samson and Delilah by Ginger Garrett
Desired: The Untold Story of Samson and Delilah by Ginger Garrett Book Description: Before Samson was an Old Testament legend, he was a prodigal son, an inexperienced suitor, a vengeful husband, and a lost soul driven by his own weakness. This is his story as told by three strong women who loved him—the nagging, manipulative mother who pushed him toward …
Book Review: In The Shadow of Sinai by Carole Towriss
In the Shadow of Sinai by Carole Towriss Book Description: Bezalel is a Hebrew slave to Ramses II. An artisan of the highest order, Ramses has kept him in the palace even when all other Israelites have been banned. Bezalel blames El Shaddai for isolating him from his people. When Moses and Aaron appear one summer, and El Shaddai shakes …
Book Review: When Jesus Wept by Brock and Bodie Thoene
When Jesus Wept by Brock and Bodie Thoene Book Review by Mesu Andrews Book Description: LAZARUS—the man Jesus raised from the dead, but the life of Lazarus holds interest well beyond this miraculous event. Living in Bethany, near Jerusalem, Lazarus witnessed many of the most important events of Jesus’s life and ministry. Lazarus owned a vineyard and devoted his life …
Book Review: This Scarlet Cord by Joan Wolf
This Scarlet Cord by Joan Wolf Review by Mesu Andrews Book Description Hidden within the battle of Jericho is the story of Rahab, a beautiful and brave young Canaanite woman who aided the Israelites by hanging a piece of scarlet cord from a window. This act of faith changed her life by placing her in the genealogy of Christ. …
Book Review: Rebekah by Jill Eileen Smith
About Rebekah When her beloved father dies and she is left in the care of her conniving brother Laban, Rebekah knows her life has changed forever. Though she should be married by now, it’s clear that Laban is dragging his feet, waiting for a higher bride-price to line his pockets. But then Rebekah is given a chance to leave her …