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posted by Daniel on 02/4/07

This book is incredible. To the western mind it is almost hard to believe as true. Yet it is. Surprisingly recent as well, this amazing story of a dedicated Christian in Communist China is virtually packed with miracles.

Brother Yun made the tough decision of dedicating his life to God at a young age in a nation with a government extremely hostile to such beliefs. However, from the very beginning God’s faithfulness was evident through the many miraculous incidents He worked in his life.

Yet the primary message of this autobiography, I believe, is on how to respond correctly to suffering. God brought Brother Yun through many purifying trials and tribulations, ye he was able to rejoice because he saw what God was doing through them. This book is a remarkable demonstration of the power in a life which is full of the fear of the Lord, yet totally free from fear of man or what man can do.

Title: The Heavenly Man

Author: Liu Zhenying (Brother Yun)

Publisher: OMF  Literature, inc.

Date: 2002

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posted by Daniel on 01/8/07

Set in the time of history surrounding Jesus’ life and ministry, The Robe is a story of Marcellus, the Tribune who Pilate commanded to carry out the crucifixion. This incredibly detailed novel is definitely ranked high among my favorite books.

Ever since the dreadful day of Jesus’ death, Marcellus was deeply disturbed with a conviction mysteriously linked with the robe. Yet, through his experiences with Justus, the stories he hears of Jesus, and finally an eye-witness account, he is slowly converted to Christianity. Yet it is not easy for a Roman Tribune to profess belief in Jesus without consequence. Eventually it comes to a conscious decision before all of Rome, the Emperor, and God!

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posted by Daniel on 09/30/06

History always seemed to have a boring connotation associated with it for me. U.S. history was especially confusing - all the dates seemed to be mixed up and isolated from each other. However, The Light and the Glory brought all the events of America’s early history together in an exciting new way from God’s perspective.

Rather than tediously recounting an overhwelming number of facts and dates, The Light and the Glory steps you through the thrilling years of America’s beginnings as God’s intricate plan for the young nation began to unfold. It clearly reveals how greatly she was blessed with divine intervention when her people committed to obeying God’s commands, and how lovingly He reproved her as they began to stray onto their own paths.

I thoroughly enjoyed this first book in the series, and am looking forward with great anticipation to reading the other two: “From Sea to Shining Sea” and “Sounding Forth the Trumpet”.

Title: The Light and the Glory

Authors: Peter Marshall & David Manuel

Publisher: Revell

Date: 1977

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