Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)
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A unique story with supernatural twists, my friend Tim George gets a hit on his first release.
http://hopeofglory.typepad.com/into_the_fire/2014/08/deciphering-the-source–1.html
The prequel to Chain of Mercy by my friend Brenda.
A contemporary story of finding forgiveness and love.
http://hopeofglory.typepad.com/into_the_fire/2014/04/taking-up-that-chain-of-mercy.html
My friend Karin has written her third Anna Denning Mystery. Start at the beginning of this series and get all three.
http://hopeofglory.typepad.com/into_the_fire/2014/10/ending-the-sacrifice.html
My friend Ane Mulligan's debut novel. Read more about this story here: http://hopeofglory.typepad.com/into_the_fire/2014/09/the-debut-of-chapel-springs-revival-.html
Father, please bless these dear friends of mine in your abundance. Hold them close to your heart and give them the desires of their hearts as they delight themselves in who you are. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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The Patrick Bower Series aka The Bowers Files is not for the timid. Well-written crime thrillers at their finest.
There's an entire series of Jack Noble books by Lee Ryan. Not your typical espionage novels but with many of the same elements. Thrillers with a rough-around-the-edges hero.
I can never leave out my favorite espionage/political thriller writer: the late Vince Flynn. None better in his genre. Truly insider knowledge. Great books. And one of the best heroes in literature: Mitch Rapp. Unequaled actually. Term Limits was Vince's first novel and it's a good one, but it did not yet reveal Mitch Rapp. (All of his books are reviewed on this blog.)
Thank you for these great authors, Lord. Definitely a divine calling. Please continue to bless those who write – especially when it's done to honor you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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The stories of former SEAL Scot Harvath began with this book.
http://hopeofglory.typepad.com/into_the_fire/2014/11/following-the-path-of-the-assassin-.html
There are eleven (11) books in the series between Path of the Assassin and Act of War.
http://hopeofglory.typepad.com/into_the_fire/2014/08/avoiding-an-act-of-war.html
http://hopeofglory.typepad.com/into_the_fire/2014/05/taking-the-bridge-to-haven.html
From Brad Thor's thrillers to an epic love story by Francine Rivers, these are gifts for the booklover's soul. More to come . . .
Father, thank you for the gifted writers who bless our souls. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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My note to you: December will be mostly a month of reruns. There are extenuating circumstances. I hope to do some original posts here and there, but I'll be inserting some previously reviewed novels, some previously written Christmas posts, and some TV character reposts.
Father, thank you for it all. Help me to do a good job at whatever you assign to me. I'm desperate for you, Lord. Always. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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We just celebrated Thanksgiving in multiple ways across this country. Some laughed, some mourned, some ate their fill, some attended missions and shelters for their meals. This one nation under God has experienced a losing of itself under its present "leadership". Focused on things not familiar or previously welcomed in this United States of America, these things have allowed many to lose their way.
Believers associate this loss with a turning away from God. It's a judgment of sorts on the abandoning of God and country, morality and responsibility, faith and respect. A sad commentary on the ease with which some will forfeit independence for dependence, goodness for wickedness, apology for justification. None of it typical of the America we used to know and love.
Are you looking for America? It's in the hands of a loving God, waiting for those who love Him and it to look back and return to the beauty, the grace, the forgiveness, the reliance on God instead of man.
Waiting . . .
God, we are nothing without you, lost without you, sinners and in desperate need of the cleansing of Christ. Please forgive us and restore our land. Apart from you, we can do nothing. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
Psalm 118:1 (NIV)
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I'm thankful for the privilege of being born in the greatest nation on earth: one nation under God, the USA.
I'm thankful for the gift of my parents, the absolute best I could've had.
I'm thankful for my older brother who always protected me once he got past teasing me unmercifully.
I'm thankful for my husband who endured the hard places we put ourselves in and finally rose above them. I love him.
I'm thankful for two sons who love the Lord and do their best to listen to Him, who love me, and who couldn't be any more loved. Thank you, God, for blessing me with them. I didn't deserve either one of them.
And, God, most of all for you who allowed my life to be so blessed. For loving me which will always remain a mystery. For waiting me out until I'd finally had enough of myself. For your never ending love, mercy, and grace. No words can equal my thankfulness. You exceed all words. Thank you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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Thank you, God, for the opportunity to know the Savior Jesus Christ and for the boutiful blessings of His salvation. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for your willingness to occupy this heart that for so many years searched unsuccessfully for happiness and contentment in spite of all the blessings you'd already given me. Thank you, God, for your endless perfect love and deliverance for such a wretch as me. I love you, Lord.
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When you say it, mean it. When you feel it, say it. When you don't feel it, find it.
There is horror and pain all over this sinful world. Eke out those moments when you can declare from your heart you are thankful for even the smallest thing. Sometimes it's the tiniest elements of this life which bring the greatest gratitude. Don't let them slip away from you.
Thank you to each individual who visits this blog, reads the posts, takes the time to make a comment. You enrich my life. I'm grateful for you.
Father, once again I confess my heartfelt thanks to you, again acknowledging that it's never enough. I love you, Lord. Thank you forever. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
