I came across this tag from An Ordinary Pen and thought it looked like fun.
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Goodreads Reviews: Wars of the Realm, #2 - Rise of the Fallen
Rise of the Fallen by Chuck Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
How did evil enter the world? Who were the angels and archangels? What were their roles? How were demons created? Are there rules and guidelines within the supernatural realms? When did spiritual warfare begin? In Chuck Black's sequel/prequel Wars of the Realm novel, Rise of the Fallen he writes his own ideas of Heaven, angels, demons, Lucifer, Jesus Christ and the 6,000 year war between the light and the dark all within the confines of Biblical text.
Validus, the last born of all angels, bears witness to the greatest events in mankind. From the Creation and eventual Fall of Man, the Tower of Babel and the Great Flood, to the extraordinary life of his beloved friend and king, Jesus Christ and the spreading of his Gospel message that changed the world. However, Validus has also been chosen to fight the ongoing powers of evil, darkness and death at the hands of 'the Fallen.' The 1/3 of angels - including Validus' own friend - that rebelled against God and sacrificed their angelic natures to be made into demonic entities.
Over the centuries, Validus has risen through the ranks of the angelic military hierarchy through his skill and wisdom as he battles the never-ending onslaught of evil. Within these wars, Validus has been tasked to care for a certain bloodline that is believed to serve an immense purpose in the future of spiritual warfare. In spite of his reservations from time to time, Validus remains faithful in his personal quest which ultimately leads him to the life of Drew Carter.
This book was excellent! Of course, we will never actually know what Heaven is like and who angels and demons really are, but that doesn't mean we can't wonder? I love how Chuck Black made the angels so personable with their own doubts and fears. Their love for their creator and humanity and their refusal to submit to the Fallen. The history the starts pre-Creation and extends into our own modern times made for a great and exciting read as you follow Validus' journey through war, peace, love, loss and constant courage and faith.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
How did evil enter the world? Who were the angels and archangels? What were their roles? How were demons created? Are there rules and guidelines within the supernatural realms? When did spiritual warfare begin? In Chuck Black's sequel/prequel Wars of the Realm novel, Rise of the Fallen he writes his own ideas of Heaven, angels, demons, Lucifer, Jesus Christ and the 6,000 year war between the light and the dark all within the confines of Biblical text.
Validus, the last born of all angels, bears witness to the greatest events in mankind. From the Creation and eventual Fall of Man, the Tower of Babel and the Great Flood, to the extraordinary life of his beloved friend and king, Jesus Christ and the spreading of his Gospel message that changed the world. However, Validus has also been chosen to fight the ongoing powers of evil, darkness and death at the hands of 'the Fallen.' The 1/3 of angels - including Validus' own friend - that rebelled against God and sacrificed their angelic natures to be made into demonic entities.
Over the centuries, Validus has risen through the ranks of the angelic military hierarchy through his skill and wisdom as he battles the never-ending onslaught of evil. Within these wars, Validus has been tasked to care for a certain bloodline that is believed to serve an immense purpose in the future of spiritual warfare. In spite of his reservations from time to time, Validus remains faithful in his personal quest which ultimately leads him to the life of Drew Carter.
This book was excellent! Of course, we will never actually know what Heaven is like and who angels and demons really are, but that doesn't mean we can't wonder? I love how Chuck Black made the angels so personable with their own doubts and fears. Their love for their creator and humanity and their refusal to submit to the Fallen. The history the starts pre-Creation and extends into our own modern times made for a great and exciting read as you follow Validus' journey through war, peace, love, loss and constant courage and faith.
Sunday, October 17, 2021
10 Relatable Quotes
This last week was possibly the most stressful week of work I've ever had, if you've been reading my work posts (before I deleted them).
Anyways it's time for some laughs, so here's 10 of the most relatable quotes that completely describe who I am.
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Harry Potter and the Order of The Phoenix
J.K. Rowling's longest and most exhaustive novel was seriously condensed to one major film storyline. Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix is usually the least popular of all the Potter books because it's so long, there's too many storylines and this is really where Harry is at his absolute lowest point. However, this book is also Harry's turning point as well. No longer is he just a student in training, he becomes a teacher and a leader determined to break the rules, fight back and never compromise, no matter the situation.
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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