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Award-winning author, Rick E. Norris, has taught the Bible to adults and Sunday school to teens for thirty-one years. Since 2011, he has volunteered as an international online missionary for a Christian non-profit where he disciples individuals and answers biblical questions. Angelic Wars, First Rebellion received recognition, including second place by the 2020 Catholic Press Association. Rick E. Norris earned a bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 1979 and law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1985. He is a songwriter/musician and member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. He is the creator and the co-host of the Rambling Business podcast.

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	Angelic Wars: First Rebellion 4.32 avg rating — 38 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Into the Mind of Lucifer (Angelic Wars, #0) 4.03 avg rating — 40 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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A Deeper Well by Jill Ellen Smith

A Deeper Well

A story of a woman’s heart in a man’s world.

I’ve reviewed many Christian novels that portray women in struggling and hopeless situations; this novel is different. In A Deeper Well Jill, Eileen Smith succeeds in drawing the reader into a deeper experience by allowing the reader to feel the character’s most intimate emotions. This accomplishment is especially noteworthy since I am a 21s Read more of this blog post »

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If you are into history, culture, politics, and religion, this book is for you. Goodman does an excellent job of comparing the Roman and Jewish cultures in ancient times. Topics go beyond religion and touch on economics, family life, and even sexual ...more
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I have read dozens of books that teach you about writing and character development. These books serve a purpose, but do not tell you what to do once an indie author is published. Keri-Rae Barnum fills that void. She, too, touches on the quality of wr ...more
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A story of a woman’s heart in a man’s world. I’ve reviewed many Christian novels that portray women in struggling and hopeless situations; this novel is different. In A Deeper Well Jill, Eileen Smith succeeds in drawing the reader into a deeper experi ...more
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Northern Exposure meets Twin Peaks Track of Courage is an action-adventure, mystery, and love story that brings the Alaskan wilderness to life. Susan May Warren takes time to expose the struggles of living in the wilderness given the many challenges t ...more
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Scavenger by Bradley Caffee is a fun read if you are into Christian post-apocalyptic (and dystopian) novels. In other words, “The Omega Man meets Left Behind.” It’s also a good Teen & Young Adult dystopian read. In a world decimated by a lethal virus, ...more
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Specters in the Glass House by Jamie Jo Wright is one of the best books I’ve read this year. It’s a Gothic Romance with Christian influences in dual timeframes. The story first focuses on Marian Arnold in 1921. The brewing baron's heiress seeks solac ...more
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The Queen’s Cook by Tessa Afshar is a fun and fast read. In the heart of ancient Persia, the empire's Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence. Roxannah, the Persian daughter of an impoverished Persian lord, is devasta ...more
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“As long as the Lord gives us the free will to love him, we also possess the free will not to. That is the risk of true love.”
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“God has given us the gift of life.” He reeled round to face the congregation and boomed, “What you do with that life is your gift to Him.”
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