Recent Reads - Harvest of Gold

Harvest of Gold by Tessa Afshar - As this story opens, Sarah and Darius are still building upon the tentative affection that has begun in their arranged marriage, but Darius is still unwilling to open his heart at all. Darius is able to thwart an attack on their small travel party as they head to the capital city, but is disturbed to discover that the attackers were on their way to assassinate the king. This is reported to the king and Darius is determined to find out who originated the plot. To this end, the king orders Darius to travel to the Syrian provinces along with Nehemiah, the cupbearer who has just been granted permission to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah is Sarah's cousin, and because Sarah is a scribe, it is arranged that she will go as well, and serve as scribe to him in his role as governor.

Sarah is thrilled at the prospect of seeing Jerusalem, and connecting with her Jewish heritage, but fears that Darius will leave her behind, especially if he knows what she has begun to suspect - that she is carrying his child. Her choice to delay telling him ends up shattering his trust and leaving them both grieving and angry. Sarah must request his forgiveness and exercise patience and faith in God as she waits for him to work in Darius's heart. Darius must confront his own childhood memories and how his experience has caused him to close his heart to Sarah. He learns a new respect for Nehemiah when his wife's cousin challenges and guides him even while leading and managing the massive building project.

In the first part of this duology, Harvest of Rubies, Sarah's character arc is dynamic as she learns to recognize and deal with her own pride, stubbornness, and fears. She grows in her faith and acceptance of God's leading in her life. In Harvest of Gold, it is Darius's turn to undergo character crisis and growth, as he sees his own shortcomings and fears, and reaches his own crisis of faith. Their fictional story is woven into a well-researched narrative highlighting the rebuilding of Jerusalem as described in the Biblical book of Nehemiah, giving insights into the social and political settings. 

From the publisher:

An arranged marriage. A man whose heart is closed to love. A king whose life hangs in the balance. A nations on the brink of annihilation. Harvest of Gold (Book 2)

The scribe Sarah married Darius, and at times she feels as if she has married the Persian aristocracy, too. There is another point she did not count on in her marriage — Sarah has grown to love her husband. Sarah has wealth, property, honor, and power, but her husband's love still seems unattainable.

Although his mother was an Israelite, Darius remains skeptical that his Jewish wife is the right choice for him, particularly when she conspires with her cousin Nehemiah to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Ordered to assist in the effort, the couple begins a journey to the homeland of his mother's people. Will the road filled with danger, conflict, and surprising memories, help Darius to see the hand of God at work in his life — and even in his marriage?

By the same author: Harvest of Rubies

This is a book that is 300-400 pages long (#51) for The 52 Book Club's 2025 Reading Challenge.

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Recent Reads - Blood of Adam

Blood of Adam by Rachel S. Neal - This book has been in my kindle library for a very long time, and I finally got around to reading it. And wondering why I waited so long. The Biblical account of Noah and the great flood does not give the names of Noah's wife or his son's wives, and we don't really know any details about them. Author Rachel S. Neal imagined names, personalities, and backgrounds for these very important women.

Denah, the wife of Japheth, is the subject of this story. She is imagined as the daughter of a merchant that had grown up with Noah but had not chosen to follow the One God. The story opens on Denah's wedding day, when she becomes Japheth's bride amid her doubts and questions about whether she would be accepted by his family and what it would mean for her future. Most people believed there was some kind of curse on Noah's household because of the ark project and their insistence that only the God of Adam should be worshiped. As far as the people in town were concerned, the sons of Noah were cursed because their wives still had no children. Denah hoped she would be the one to have the first son.

Building and preparations on the giant ark continue throughout the story, as the backdrop to Denah and Japheth clumsily navigating their relationship. Denah feels out of place with her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law, and misses parts of her old life, such as making beautiful colored dyes for clothing. Her desperation for a baby grows as the months go by. She learns more about the One God from Noah's teaching and from what grandfather Methuselah tells her, but the ways of her father's household and everyone else she has known seem to be more successful. Denah's choices lead to hurt, betrayal, and even blackmail; but will she choose the right way before it's too late?

I really enjoyed the story telling and world building in this novel, and appreciated that it was solidly based in what the Bible does say about this family and the times of the flood. I'd never thought much about these women, and it was interesting to wonder how much they were really "on board" with preparing an ark for a great flood and what they might have expected. And what of their extended families? The households of these wives were not saved from the flood, and how would they have felt about that? I did find the writing style to be a bit uneven in places - the story telling was so good, and the writing was good in some places, but in other passages the word choices seemed clumsy or confusing, almost like the author was trying too hard. 

From the publisher:

Before the earth splinters into continents, before the first raindrops fall from the sky, only one family is destined for salvation. Denah is not among them by choice. Her husband is a disgrace, her sisters-in-law are cursed, and the family adheres to the rigid demands of an outdated God. Denah simply wants the life she deserves. She will follow her own forbidden path to fulfillment, encountering blackmail, jealousy, and betrayal along the way. What she deserves turns out to be far different than what she imagines, and she must face the tumultuous consequences of her decisions before the past and future of all mankind collide in the shadow of Noah's ark.

This is a book with more than 40 chapters (#3) for The 52 Book Club's 2024 Reading Challenge.

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Recent Reads - Voice of the Ancient

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Voice of the Ancient by Connilyn Cossette - This new series picks up threads from To Dwell Among the Cedars and Between the Wild Branches as the prophet Samuel anoints Israel's first king, Saul. Avidan is a young man of the Levite tribe, expected to serve as a musician, but he longs to join his cousins in more adventurous pursuits. When the new king summons all Israel's fighting men to defend one of the towns under attack, Avi sneaks off along with his cousins to join the troops. He quickly finds out he has no stomach for war after all, and he takes seriously his responsibility to protect his youngest cousin who had followed them, so after the battle he decides to collect Shalem from where he's hidden and take him home. To Avi's horror, the hiding place is empty, and so he begins his search for the boy, and instead finds Keziah.

Keziah's father betrothes her to a cruel but wealthy older man in order to buy protection for the village, but at the last minute, her servant risks everything to help Keziah escape. Keziah is disguised as a slave boy, but just at the right moment, Avi comes to her defense when she's attacked by some young ruffians. Since Kez has a horse, the two decide to travel together, searching for Shalem while headed towards the tribal village where Kez can seek refuge. As the days go on, Keziah realizes that Avi has known she was in disguise right from the start, yet has behaved honorably. By the time they reach her destination, the two of them have formed a strong bond, but Avi still has to return to his home.

Both Avidan and Keziah wrestle with finding their true purpose and identity, and how they properly fit into their families, and Avidan also struggles with the guilt and regret of how his choices have negatively impacted others and how he's failed in his responsibilities. The story is full of action and suspense, but also reveals how the hearts and minds of these two lead characters are shaped and matured by the dangers they face and how God reveals himself to them as the Voice of the Ancient. 

By the same author: Between the Wild Branches, To Dwell Among the Cedars, Like Flames in the Night, Until the Mountains Fall, Shelter of the Most High, A Light on the Hill, Wings of the Wind, Shadow of the Storm, Counted With the Stars

This is a book with lowercase letters on the spine (#4) for The 52 Book Club's 2024 Reading Challenge.

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Recent Reads - The Crumbs off Heaven's Table

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The Crumbs Off Heaven's Table by D.M. Griffin - One of my favorite types of stories is fiction set during Bible times, that gives insights into the possible backgrounds and personalities of the various characters who make only a brief appearance in the pages of the Bible but played an important role nonetheless. One of those characters is a woman that isn't even mentioned by name, but has a fascinating encounter with Jesus. Matthew and Mark both tell the story of a Canaanite woman who came to Jesus and begged him to heal her demon-possessed daughter. Jesus commends her persistent faith and her daughter is healed and restored. The story raises many questions - Who was the woman and how did she hear about Jesus? What did she know about him or about the God of the Jews that she so passionately believed Jesus could do this thing for her, a Gentile? This imaginative and well-researched novel paints a portrait of the woman, giving her a name and a history.

Serene was separated from her parents as a very young child, when her mother admonished her to hide from her violent father. She grows up as a servant in the household of a man named Carchemish, where she feels relatively safe in her anonymity. Until a new overseer comes to manage the household when Carchemish becomes ill. Rogan poses as a high-ranking servant, but he is the second son of Carchemish's Roman business partner, Santini. The interactions between the two of them are tense at times, because Serene senses that Rogan is not who he claims to be, and Rogan is uncomfortable with the lie, especially that he must hide the truth from Serene.

Unknown to either of them, the forces of darkness are closing in around them, in the form of Rogan's sister-in-law, Lilah, and her father Domini. Domini and Lilah are both servants of the demonic spirit Belial, and on a mission to steal life and gain power, and most importantly, to stop a promised One that would have the power to defeat them. Lilah targets Rogan for her seduction and viciously attacks Serene, especially when she realizes that Rogan and Serene love each other.

Can Rogan and Serene possibly build a life together when they come from different levels of society, and face opposition from Rogan's father and others in power? Can Serene's simple faith in what she has learned about the Jewish God help them in their troubles? Would the Jewish God even accept their worship or hear their prayers?

Serene and Rogan are sympathetic and very likable characters, as they both have an inner desire to do the right thing, to be kind, and to tell the truth; even though they don't always understand why this is important to them when it tends to go against the grain of their society. They are both quietly skeptical of the belief in many Roman gods. They are both unusually good people, and Serene is drawn to the words of the Jewish scriptures and puts her faith in her simple understanding of this God. Of course they both have flaws as well, and struggle and stumble in their character arcs, but both are on a journey to find love and security and discover that their identities are far more than just their social and economic status.

From the publisher: 

A life targeted by the forces of evil since the beginning but protected within the fold of a love she was afraid to embrace and couldn't fully understand. Not as a Gentile at least. Separated from her parents, Serene became a servant who learned not to expect much out of life. Constant fear kept her in hiding, satisfied with the little provisions that her master allowed.

Yet she couldn't hide from love forever. When a certain man from Rome came into her life, Serene's heart began to open in love. Divine intervention mingled with circumstance until Serene was introduced not only to the love between a man and woman, but the love between her and her Creator.

With this powerful love also came an enemy. Would Serene's fragile faith and low self-esteem be able to battle the forces that were beyond herself? Would desperation drive her to seek the One who could truly send the demon possessing her daughter back to the Abyss? How would one encounter with the Son of God test her faith and reveal her true identity as a daughter of the King?

You can also visit the author's website to find out more: Devoted Steps

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Review: Route 60 - The Biblical Highway #Route60MIN

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I had the privilege of seeing the advance release of this fascinating documentary and want to encourage you to see it in theaters if you can. It will be in theaters September 18th and 19th only, so grab your tickets today! If you're interested in Biblical or ancient history, I think you'll really enjoy it. It would be a great addition to history, geography, world religions, or Bible studies for homeschooling families; and for anyone looking for background to understanding the geography where the Bible stories took place and the foundations of the nation of Israel, and how it's all intertwined.

Route 60 is a documentary about Israel's famous highway, one that passes through sites of great historical significance, places where the patriarchs, kings and prophets, disciples, and Jesus himself walked.

Synopsis: 

Carving through the heart of the Promised Land is the biblical spine of Israel, sometimes referred to as the Path of the Patriarchs and officially designated as Route 60. A highway of deep historical significance while often the scene of unrest and violence, this 146-mile road of asphalt and concrete begins in Nazareth, Israel's largest Arab city, and ends in Beersheba, one of Israel's high-tech centers. Running north to south, Route 60 connects ancient Israel with modern Israel, Jews and Christians with Muslims, and Israelis with Palestinians.

This trek is far more than a two-lane highway; it is a historic, sacred link to the roots of Judaism and Christianity and the stories of the Old and New Testaments. Follow world-changing diplomats David Friedman and Mike Pompeo as they venture down this sacred road, treading the very ground Abraham, Jacob, King David, and Jesus once walked. Discover the history, witness the healing, and realize the hope along Route 60, the Biblical Highway.

What others are saying:

"Visually stunning and compelling storytelling." ~Mike Huckabee

"ROUTE 60 combines the truth of the Bible with undeniable archaeological proof, and like our tour guides, Pompeo and Friedman, that's a powerful combination!" ~Erick Stakelbeck

My thoughts: The scenery and the views of historical sites was enough to draw me immediately, and the added graphics to help visualize the passages of Scripture referenced and the historical Biblical events were so appealing as well. But what I most enjoyed was the simple but compelling way Friedman and Pompeo related how the sites they visited were significant throughout the story of the Bible. Some of these sites, like Shechem and Bethel, are places where more than one greatly important event took place. I've watched many documentaries and video studies of sites in the Holy Land, yet some of the sites in ROUTE 60 were new to me, or I learned new context and significance to these places. Friedman is an Orthodox Jew and Pompeo is a Christian, and both have long and significant experience as American diplomats, so it was also fascinating to hear them talk about more recent history involving the nation of Israel such as the Abraham Accords and the relocation of the American Embassy to Jerusalem in light of Biblical history. Both men also told stories of the impact the truth of the Bible has had on how they view the world and the roles they've played, and about their personal faith as well.

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Route 60 - The Biblical Highway #Route60MIN

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I'm always interested in movies and documentaries like this! Seeing the real sites where historical events took place, and where historical figures walked is fascinating to me. Even more so when it's Biblical history! I recently got the news about this movie and have been asked to pass along the news, and since I really want to see it, I'm happy to share it here too.

Route 60 is a documentary about Israel's famous highway, one that passes through sites of great historical significance, places where the patriarchs, kings and prophets, disciples, and Jesus himself walked.

Synopsis: 

Carving through the heart of the Promised Land is the biblical spine of Israel, sometimes referred to as the Path of the Patriarchs and officially designated as Route 60. A highway of deep historical significance while often the scene of unrest and violence, this 146-mile road of asphalt and concrete begins in Nazareth, Israel's largest Arab city, and ends in Beersheba, one of Israel's high-tech centers. Running north to south, Route 60 connects ancient Israel with modern Israel, Jews and Christians with Muslims, and Israelis with Palestinians.

This trek is far more than a two-lane highway; it is a historic, sacred link to the roots of Judaism and Christianity and the stories of the Old and New Testaments. Follow world-changing diplomats David Friedman and Mike Pompeo as they venture down this sacred road, treading the very ground Abraham, Jacob, King David, and Jesus once walked. Discover the history, witness the healing, and realize the hope along Route 60, the Biblical Highway.

Visit the movie's website Route 60 Movie to find out more.

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His Only Son - Movie Review and Giveaway #HisOnlySonMIN

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His Only Son, a new movie from  Angel Studios (makers of The Chosen) is coming to theaters starting March 31, 2023. This powerful movie explores the Biblical story of Abraham and his son Isaac. The story in Genesis tells about God speaking to Abraham and promising to make him the father of nations and bless him, and after many years of waiting, Abraham and his wife Sarah finally have a son of their own. But God then calls on Abraham to sacrifice this promised and beloved son. 

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"After being called on by the Lord, Abraham's faith is tested on his three day journey to sacrifice his son."

Synopsis:  His Only Son recounts one of the most controversial moments in the Old Testament―when Abraham was commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised―the son he must now lay upon the altar.

My thoughts:  Although the movie essentially begins at the point where God calls Abraham and tells him to give Isaac as a sacrifice, it also lays all the background in a series of memories and flashbacks, so viewers are introduced to Abraham and Sarah in their younger years when God first spoke to Abraham about moving to a new land that God would show him. More memories add to the story of their years of longing for a child and Sarah wondering how God would keep his promises to her husband when she still couldn't get pregnant. Sarah's struggle to understand Abraham's faith in a God that she didn't know and her growing bitterness when she is well past her childbearing years and the promised child still hasn't come is portrayed poignantly.

Isaac's birth to a couple so old brings new life to Sarah and Abraham, and Sarah finds great joy in her son. So how do you think she reacted when Abraham insisted that Isaac was to go along on this journey through the wilderness to sacrifice to God? Don't you think she'd be worried about her elderly husband on this trip as well? What did the servants who accompanied Abraham and Isaac think about the whole situation? What about Isaac himself? I thought the movie did an excellent job of portraying some of the likely actions and reactions, and invited viewers along on the emotional journey as well.

I loved how Isaac's personality was shown, as a kind and generous young man, willing to go out of his way to rescue lost sheep and ready to give up his freedom to save a captive. But what would he do when told that he was to be the sacrifice?

The imagery and language also drew all the appropriate parallels between Abraham's call to give up his only son, and God's plan to sacrifice his only son two thousand years later. The connection to the death and resurrection of Jesus is clear and compelling, so it's just perfect that this movie will be in theaters just before the Easter season. 

After my husband and I watched the movie, he remarked that he had expected it to be an Easter movie, a movie about Jesus Christ dying in our place. And in a sense, it is. It points the way to Jesus the Messiah, to his death and resurrection, and helps us understand the greatness of that sacrifice and that gift to us. I hope you'll go see the movie, and I pray you'll be blessed by it.

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Coming Soon - His Only Son #HisOnlySonMIN

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Have you been following the series The Chosen? I haven't seen all of it, but I've so enjoyed the episodes I have seen. It's done so well, and is so thought provoking! Well, the same studio that brought us The Chosen will soon have a new movie about a Bible character in theaters. The newest from Angel Studios, His Only Son, is coming to theaters starting March 31, 2023.

"After being called on by the Lord, Abraham's faith is tested on his three day journey to sacrifice his son."

Synopsis:  His Only Son recounts one of the most controversial moments in the Old Testament―when Abraham was commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised―the son he must now lay upon the altar. Get your tickets at HisOnlySonMovie.com.  

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Scripture and a Snapshot - Built Up

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So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

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Scripture and a Snapshot - One Body With Many Members

For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

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Scripture and a Snapshot - Comfort

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those who are in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.

~II Corinthians 1:3-5~

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