Whence Came a Prince

Title: Whence Came a Prince
Author: Liz Curtis Higgs
Genre: Historical Fiction


All the pieces of the story of Jamie, Leana and Rose have neatly come to an end. I feel that I have lived the story of this trio of characters as Liz takes you away to the lowlands of Scotland (a country of my own ancestry).

Whence Came a Prince picked up right where Fair is the Rose left off leaving absolutely no details left undone. The story starts off with a bang and the plot laid out in the first two books grow even deeper. I just sat there and wondered to myself “how is this story ever going to turn out?” I mean, I know the Bible story of Jacob, Rachel and Leah, and knew how that ended, but in the setting of Scotland in 1790, I just didn’t have a clue.

The story slows down for a few chapters as this talented author sets the reader up for yet another change of events. My heart raced as Jamie, Leana, Rose, Eliza, Annabel and the “herds” raced toward Glentrol. Ahead of them was Even, Jamie’s brother, who may quite possibly be looking for revenge at Jamie for stealing his inheritance. Lachan, enraged upon finding out his thriftite stolen, is racing to catch up with them with vengeance on his mind.

Once the hand of God works out these details, tragedy is yet still to become of the McKie/McBride trio. I wont say any more, but by now, the characters in the book are becoming like “friends”, so you may need the tissue box.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this series and at the end, I was pleased to find out yet another historical novel by Liz Curtis Higgs is due out next spring. For more information about Thorn in my Heart, Fair is the Rose and Whence Came a Prince click on http://www.lizcurtishiggs.com/.

Top Ten List!

Top Ten Lists!

Well, the CBD Catalogue is hot off the press and was delivered to my mailbox a few hours ago. I thought I would share with you a few of the nuggets I pulled out of the magazine.

Here is the Top Ten Lists for Romance (according to CBD)
1. The Revelation by Beverly Lewis
2. Moonlight on the Millpond by Lori Wick
3. Fame by Karen Kingsbury
4. There is a Season by Gilbert Morris & Lynn Morris
5. A Perilous Proposal by Michael Phillips
6. A Thousand Tomorrows by Karen Kingsbury
7. God’s Gift by Dee Henderson
8. The Storekeeper’s Daughter by Wanda Brunstetter
9. The Drifter by Lori Copeland
10. A Garden in Paris by Stephanie Grace

The Top Ten List for Mystery and Suspense (according to CBD)
1. Monster by Frank Peretti
2. Breakers Reef by Terri Blackstock
3. Obsessed by Ted Dekker
4. A Table by the Window by Lawana Blackwell
5. The Lazarus Trap by T. Davis Bunn
6. Rivers Edge by Terri Blackstock
7.White by Ted Dekker
8. Red by Ted Dekker
9. A Shred of Evidence by Kathy Herman
10. Terminal 9 by Patricia Rushford and Harrison James

CBD also introduced 2 new authors to Christian literature. Deeanne Gist authored Bride most Begrudging and Joel Rosenberg wrote The Ezekiel Option (due to come out in July). For more information on hot summer reads, check out www.christianbook.com (they have a great bargain section!)

If you've read any of these books, post a comment and let me know what you think!

The Fear of the Lord

Title: The Fear of the Lord
Author: John Bevere
Genre: Christian Living

In a society that is so casual toward just about everything, Christians really need to take a step back and recognize what “fear of the Lord” really is. We hear the name of God mentioned in so many contexts in this day and age and sadly enough, many times His name is used as a swear word. It’s getting easier for Christians to become calloused toward the reverence of God and who He is really is.

In his book, The Fear of the Lord, John Bevere will take the Christian step by step into fully understanding what fear of the Lord is. He explains how to approach his throne with respect, but yet with childlike faith. John Bevere will cover topics such as: “Do you think the King of Kings and Lord of Lords is going to come into a place where He is not given due honor and reverence? Prepare the way of the Lord by making His people ready for His glory! And, Holy fear gives God the place of glory, honor, reverence, thanksgiving, praise and the preeminence He deserves.

This book is meant to deepen and challenge your faith and this is one author who has the anointing to do just that. John Bevere is not afraid or intimidated to speak out the truth. He has a word from the Lord for this generation of believers and it’s very straightforward and black and white, easy to understand, yet hard hitting.