The Day The World Retreated

I have completed my reading of Jim Armstrong's book, The Day The World Retreated and I highly recommend it within the genre of Christian Inspiration, but it also offers and exciting mix of science fiction, mystery, and intrigue!

Aside from the story I have great respect for Jim's writing skills that at times reflect his intellectual expertise, while other parts of the story reveal his sensitive soul and deeply spiritual heart.  The Day The World Retreated is a great source of entertainment with a beautifully written Christian message that the power of faith can change the world. 

This amazing story captivated me from the first paragraph with an unusual event that takes place in Paris France in the year 1894. From the point the story shifts to California on American Flight 1289 in the year 2016 where I met the shifty, Dr. Cameron Decker who has nervously embarked upon his first excursion outside the confines of the law. Then traveling backward in time to the city of Dallas, Texas, I met the  self-destructive Carl Winters who knew very little beyond the fear of an abusive and alcoholic father as a child until a fortuitous situation gives him the opportunity for an unexpected escape.

Jim's versatile writing style shifts the story back and forth in time, switching from Carl to Dr. Decker.  Getting to know both men proved interesting to say the least, with Carl Winters my favorite of the two.  In the midst of his misguided direction there was always a little hope in me that he would catch the "brass ring" before it was too late.  Is there a bright star in Carl's future?  Will His path be lit for a brighter tomorrow?  These are questions that persisted in my mind as I continued to read the story, finally realizing the fate for this man of little value in the eyes of the world would not come in a way that that I had expected or could imagine.     

If you're looking for a book which will surprise and amaze you, The Day The World Retreated is for you.

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Bible Faith Study Course

Kenneth Hagin's Bible Faith Study Course holds vital information that every Christian should study.  Faith is the key element to receiving from God, so as Christians we need to take this subject seriously and learn as much about it as we can.

I purchased the course about twenty years ago, but I still use it as a reference and for further study.  Kenneth Hagin, known for being one of the greatest teachers concerning faith and prayer, lived the words He taught from a young man, using faith to turn his circumstances of sickness, poverty, and even death around.

I have read most of the books he has written and can honestly say that without his teachings it would have been difficult for me to know where to begin my studies and how to understand what the Bible was saying.  

His Bible Study Faith Course is a serious study in what faith is, why we need faith and how to develop it within in our hears to make it continually grow for answered prayer.  We also need faith to make the changes in our hearts to transform our lives and to receive the blessings that belong to each of us.   So without faith, we cannot grow closer to God or trust Him to receive His blessings.

If you're wondering how to communicate with God effectively, Kenneth Hagin's course will lead you into becoming the Christian you need to be and help you develop a successful lifestyle in Christ.  His Bible Faith Study Course can easily be obtained if you would like to learn the principles of Christian faith.

Although Kenneth Hagin is no longer with us, his legacy of being a stickler for the Word lives on in the lives of many.  Once you study His course on faith you will discover a new life in Christ that God has been waiting to share with you.  I will soon be reviewing his course on prayer.
 

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