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The Glimpse
In 2007, God gave Grant Carroll a critical message for the American church through a chilling dream his wife had. Not long after, he began to notice uncanny similarities between the dream and real world events happening to Christians in the news as if the dream was giving predictions of the future. Grant felt led to turn the dream into a piece of Christian fiction that would grab people's attention, so they would understand the dire warning of coming persecution, before it's too late. That story is called The Glimpse, and its is for youth, young adults, parents,church leaders and the Christian Church at large. Its message is for you.
Story Synopsis:
Austin Kelly is about to learn a lesson: Be careful when you pray for God to change you, because He answers prayer. Even though he's a Sunday School teacher, Austin's faith in Jesus Christ is no match for his fear of rejection from others. Lizzie Kelly has more courage than her husband, but struggles to find fulfillment and meaning in her job at their church. The couple's friends aren't faring much better. Computer tech Daniel Cabrera fights disappointment with the direction his career has taken, and even more frustration with the church youth he teaches. His wife, Jackie, strives to maintain a sense of control over her life, but it's quickly faltering. Faced with churches dying across New York City, the four Christian teachers have a cry in their hearts for their lives to make a difference. God answers their cry by throwing them into a world that looks like a nightmare version of the United States. Everything is so similar, yet totally different, starting with the fact that Christians are nearly extinct after decades of persecution. They soon discover it is a fascist nation, where anyone who professes faith in Christ risks their life. The four travelers encounter a group of teenagers that turn out to be one of the last surviving churches, led by their high school teacher, Eric Peterson. With no visible way to get home, Austin, Lizzie and their friends join the underground church in their fight to spread the Gospel while avoiding the National Police. Their task is made even more difficult when revival breaks out in the local high school and draws unwanted attention, but they know they can't stop until their work is complete and the Lord makes a way for them to go home...if there is one..
Story Synopsis:
Austin Kelly is about to learn a lesson: Be careful when you pray for God to change you, because He answers prayer. Even though he's a Sunday School teacher, Austin's faith in Jesus Christ is no match for his fear of rejection from others. Lizzie Kelly has more courage than her husband, but struggles to find fulfillment and meaning in her job at their church. The couple's friends aren't faring much better. Computer tech Daniel Cabrera fights disappointment with the direction his career has taken, and even more frustration with the church youth he teaches. His wife, Jackie, strives to maintain a sense of control over her life, but it's quickly faltering. Faced with churches dying across New York City, the four Christian teachers have a cry in their hearts for their lives to make a difference. God answers their cry by throwing them into a world that looks like a nightmare version of the United States. Everything is so similar, yet totally different, starting with the fact that Christians are nearly extinct after decades of persecution. They soon discover it is a fascist nation, where anyone who professes faith in Christ risks their life. The four travelers encounter a group of teenagers that turn out to be one of the last surviving churches, led by their high school teacher, Eric Peterson. With no visible way to get home, Austin, Lizzie and their friends join the underground church in their fight to spread the Gospel while avoiding the National Police. Their task is made even more difficult when revival breaks out in the local high school and draws unwanted attention, but they know they can't stop until their work is complete and the Lord makes a way for them to go home...if there is one..
230 pages, Paperback
First published May 19, 2012
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December 4, 2012
If you only read one book in your lifetime, it should be this one! Great Christian story that will make you think, smile and cry!
December 28, 2012
Wow!! An amazing book!! I could hardly "put it down"! Not sure what else to say as I do not want to give any of the story away, but it was a great read, and an encouragement as well to those who are Believers in Jesus Christ. Though a novel, and not a true story, it quite possibly could one day be a depiction of life in America, and maybe sooner than most of us would like to think.
An excellent book, easy to read, easy to follow and a definite recommendation from me to anyone and everyone to read it!!! I loved it!!
I have the Kindle version, and if the book is "lend-able", I am more than happy to lend it to any of my friends who may wish to read it! Just let me know!!
An excellent book, easy to read, easy to follow and a definite recommendation from me to anyone and everyone to read it!!! I loved it!!
I have the Kindle version, and if the book is "lend-able", I am more than happy to lend it to any of my friends who may wish to read it! Just let me know!!
October 13, 2012
I love to read Christian fiction and I found this to be different from anything else I've read. I loved the 'glimpse' into the future and the impact each and everyone of us can have on the world if we are willing to step out and share our faith with others.
January 13, 2013
If you are a Christian, you will most likely enjoy this. However; non Christians won't...at least until they see this being played out here in the US. Should make us all wake up and smell the coffee!
September 5, 2015
Be Aware!
A story that keeps you in suspense. Not a feel good book. Live your faith, show love and honor God is the theme, be aware of the changes in our world!
A story that keeps you in suspense. Not a feel good book. Live your faith, show love and honor God is the theme, be aware of the changes in our world!
January 14, 2025
This book hooked me almost immediately and kept me eager to get to the next chapter. I expected something totally different and really enjoyed it. I think the best description of it would be Christian science fiction.
April 1, 2013
First things first: This book was a freebie from GoodReads in exchange for an honest review. It should be further noted that I am not a Christian and as such I will review this text purely on its literary merits. I am not a frequent peruser of this genre so I will not even make an attempt to compare it with others of its type.
Carroll's "The Glimpse" is a typical dystopian drama in which our characters find themselves in a world stripped of religion by an overly zealous authoritarian world government. The novel paints a picture that mimics closely the fears of many of the Christians in this country as they await the intolerant one-world-government that will take away their right to worship as they choose. Given this thematic choice the novel wins points for addressing a topic that the intended audience can relate to and has immediate concerns about.
Unfortunately, the manner in which this story is executed is exceptionally primitive. While one can imagine the world Carroll wishes to paint the manner in which he does it brings to mind a Hardy Boys novel. Characters flit into and out of conflict with ludicrous ease while engaging in dialog that is cloyingly sweet and impossibly devoid of realism.
In short, Carroll's novel has at its core a good idea and one that I suspect his readers can relate to. Sad to say though that the writing just falls wide of the mark. It is important to remember that in order to write a Good Christian Novel you must first write a Good Novel. This is not a Good Novel. Though it certainly is profusely Christian.
Carroll's "The Glimpse" is a typical dystopian drama in which our characters find themselves in a world stripped of religion by an overly zealous authoritarian world government. The novel paints a picture that mimics closely the fears of many of the Christians in this country as they await the intolerant one-world-government that will take away their right to worship as they choose. Given this thematic choice the novel wins points for addressing a topic that the intended audience can relate to and has immediate concerns about.
Unfortunately, the manner in which this story is executed is exceptionally primitive. While one can imagine the world Carroll wishes to paint the manner in which he does it brings to mind a Hardy Boys novel. Characters flit into and out of conflict with ludicrous ease while engaging in dialog that is cloyingly sweet and impossibly devoid of realism.
In short, Carroll's novel has at its core a good idea and one that I suspect his readers can relate to. Sad to say though that the writing just falls wide of the mark. It is important to remember that in order to write a Good Christian Novel you must first write a Good Novel. This is not a Good Novel. Though it certainly is profusely Christian.
January 23, 2025
3.9/5 — What?!?? So the 4 friends traveled into the future just to die for the gospel?? And Caleb has to grow up without his parents only to spend 1 measly week with them (and unknowingly at that) before they die a horrible death at the hands of a bloodthirsty yet deceived special agent who’s giving his ruthless orders to a totalitarian police force to kill hundreds of innocent high school students?!? HOW did not ONE of those 4 ask what year it was? I don’t understand that. I would’ve asked sooooo many more questions to get my bearings and grapple with the Lord and them on what’s next and who are these people really and hey can we please take a quick 2-hr trip down to our hometown so we can CHECK ON OUR SON? Parallel world or alternate reality entered their minds as a plausibility but time travel didn’t?? Please. Oh and Austin and Lizzie talk about their son what, like, twice? SMH.
Okay... got that out of my system... kind of, lol. Outside of a few gaping plot holes or overly-convenient dialogue (or lack thereof, in spots), I actually overall very much liked this novel. I thought it was a terrific idea for a story, as long as the author can put a couple more key questions and answers into the mouths of his characters. I enjoyed seeing the growth and passion in the students and faculty, as well as the expansion of the group of believers as the gospel was shared. There were some very moving, powerful moments for sure. Beautiful representations of the heart transformation of someone who has just met and fallen in love with and been touched by Jesus.
Based on the author’s note at the end, Mr Carroll presumably holds to a different eschatological view than I do, so I’m grateful he didn’t try to insert anything about that into the story. Instead, he just let it stand as a dystopian possible reality for our country/world if Christians abdicate our honor, responsibility, and opportunity to be the light in the darkness and spread the hope, peace, and joy of the kingdom far and wide as the Spirit leads each one of us in our respective spheres.
I truly appreciate what Carroll did here in this book. It’s a fresh reminder to not take for granted our precious constitutional freedoms, nor the amazing Bible and all of its connected commentaries, study guides, etc., nor especially our free gift of salvation and costly walk of faith that God gave us and leads us in on a daily basis. May we consistently know that discipleship has a cost at all times, but some times are more difficult to live that out than others. But it’s all worth it. HE is worth it.
Okay... got that out of my system... kind of, lol. Outside of a few gaping plot holes or overly-convenient dialogue (or lack thereof, in spots), I actually overall very much liked this novel. I thought it was a terrific idea for a story, as long as the author can put a couple more key questions and answers into the mouths of his characters. I enjoyed seeing the growth and passion in the students and faculty, as well as the expansion of the group of believers as the gospel was shared. There were some very moving, powerful moments for sure. Beautiful representations of the heart transformation of someone who has just met and fallen in love with and been touched by Jesus.
Based on the author’s note at the end, Mr Carroll presumably holds to a different eschatological view than I do, so I’m grateful he didn’t try to insert anything about that into the story. Instead, he just let it stand as a dystopian possible reality for our country/world if Christians abdicate our honor, responsibility, and opportunity to be the light in the darkness and spread the hope, peace, and joy of the kingdom far and wide as the Spirit leads each one of us in our respective spheres.
I truly appreciate what Carroll did here in this book. It’s a fresh reminder to not take for granted our precious constitutional freedoms, nor the amazing Bible and all of its connected commentaries, study guides, etc., nor especially our free gift of salvation and costly walk of faith that God gave us and leads us in on a daily basis. May we consistently know that discipleship has a cost at all times, but some times are more difficult to live that out than others. But it’s all worth it. HE is worth it.
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May 28, 2021
Contains great examples of faith and telling others about Jesus
While I wish the writing was a little better, I enjoyed reading this book immensely. This challenged my view of ministry. This is not just a warning of how quickly a nation can turn against Christians; the characters demonstrate how to respond in faith in the face of fear. The book also demonstrates sharing the gospel in a hostile environment with little resources. This would be a great book to read with a discussion group.
While I wish the writing was a little better, I enjoyed reading this book immensely. This challenged my view of ministry. This is not just a warning of how quickly a nation can turn against Christians; the characters demonstrate how to respond in faith in the face of fear. The book also demonstrates sharing the gospel in a hostile environment with little resources. This would be a great book to read with a discussion group.
June 8, 2019
Wow
I was so surprised at the plot twist near the end. I never had any idea it was coming. The protagonists were miraculously transported somewhere, kind of like Phillip when speaking with the Ethiopian in Acts. Somehow they were in a time and place that could actually be America if Christianity, the church, the Body of Christ, fails to pray and live as GOD would have us do.
I couldn’t stop reading; it’s that good!
I was so surprised at the plot twist near the end. I never had any idea it was coming. The protagonists were miraculously transported somewhere, kind of like Phillip when speaking with the Ethiopian in Acts. Somehow they were in a time and place that could actually be America if Christianity, the church, the Body of Christ, fails to pray and live as GOD would have us do.
I couldn’t stop reading; it’s that good!
November 8, 2020
Captivating story.
Four youth ministers who are attending a conference find themselves in an America they don't recognize, taken there by supernatural means for reasons they don't immediately comprehend. However, God has a great purpose for them in this America where Bibles are illegal contraband and Christians are branded as outlaws, extremists, radicals, hate-mongers, terrorists. Hard to imagine. Right? Maybe at one time, but not so much now.
Four youth ministers who are attending a conference find themselves in an America they don't recognize, taken there by supernatural means for reasons they don't immediately comprehend. However, God has a great purpose for them in this America where Bibles are illegal contraband and Christians are branded as outlaws, extremists, radicals, hate-mongers, terrorists. Hard to imagine. Right? Maybe at one time, but not so much now.
June 19, 2022
The Glimpse is a sci-fi, fantasy, time travel, evangelical call to mission in the Kingdom of God. The writing isn’t the best; much of the prose was wooden. The plot line was full of such a multitude of “coincidences” or miracles that it began to read falsely. However, a sincere call to take our discipleship seriously shone through the pages. In the end, the book was fun and yet challenging.
October 5, 2019
Think
Really makes you think. We serve a awesome God. Listen to his direction . You never know what can happen.
Really makes you think. We serve a awesome God. Listen to his direction . You never know what can happen.
Really makes you think. We serve a awesome God. Listen to his direction . You never know what can happen.
Really makes you think. We serve a awesome God. Listen to his direction . You never know what can happen.
September 20, 2020
Written simply, but so powerful and thought provoking. Very timely and scary, but so very possible. The ending held quite a twist, that some may find unrealistic, but only those wearing blinders. I highly recommend this book to every Christian.
February 29, 2024
The Glimpse of America's Future: A prophetic Story of America's Coming Persecution
The book started off great at first, and then jumped into another storyline by Chapter 2. I hate it when the author does this. It ruins the story for me altogether.
The book started off great at first, and then jumped into another storyline by Chapter 2. I hate it when the author does this. It ruins the story for me altogether.
October 18, 2018
Interesting story. I was hoping for a different ending. It wasn't that the ending was bad it just didn't seem to fit for me.
August 3, 2021
The gilmpse
This was a very good read, well written and kept you interested in the characters throughout, a surprise ending, but very enjoyable.
This was a very good read, well written and kept you interested in the characters throughout, a surprise ending, but very enjoyable.
January 10, 2013
A Christian sci-fi book? I wasn't sure what to expect, but with all the free Kindle books Amazon offers I have been reading a wider variety of titles than normal.
So the story is pretty simple -- two twenty-ish Christian couples who are struggling with thinking they are having an impact on the lives of the children they teach and tutor and whisked to an alternate universe where Christianity is outlawed. Small groups of school students are holding prayer sessions with scraps of bibles and bits of music. Our couples come on the scene like wise spiritual leaders and help build a revival.
All of that is pretty formulaic, but the spread of the news of the revivals is pretty interesting, and there is a significant antagonist who is anything but typical: He provides a real threat to both the students, and the young couples.
Around 3/4 of the way through the book, as the tensions started mounting, and the enemy started putting together a formidable battle plan I had the horrible feeling that I missed the fact that this was the first book in some future-battle trilogy. My second thought was that there was going to be some heavenly intervention to save the day.
To Mr. Carroll's credit neither of these was true, and yet the ending was powerful, surprising, believable and really solidified the book as a very good read.
I am sure the heavy Christian themes will turn off many, but it was a well-written book, and the interaction between the young couples was touching and realistic.
So the story is pretty simple -- two twenty-ish Christian couples who are struggling with thinking they are having an impact on the lives of the children they teach and tutor and whisked to an alternate universe where Christianity is outlawed. Small groups of school students are holding prayer sessions with scraps of bibles and bits of music. Our couples come on the scene like wise spiritual leaders and help build a revival.
All of that is pretty formulaic, but the spread of the news of the revivals is pretty interesting, and there is a significant antagonist who is anything but typical: He provides a real threat to both the students, and the young couples.
Around 3/4 of the way through the book, as the tensions started mounting, and the enemy started putting together a formidable battle plan I had the horrible feeling that I missed the fact that this was the first book in some future-battle trilogy. My second thought was that there was going to be some heavenly intervention to save the day.
To Mr. Carroll's credit neither of these was true, and yet the ending was powerful, surprising, believable and really solidified the book as a very good read.
I am sure the heavy Christian themes will turn off many, but it was a well-written book, and the interaction between the young couples was touching and realistic.
September 26, 2013
This book had me intrigued from page one to the very end. The Glimpse is not a read that will leave you when the last words are done… it will move you and shape your faith into something greater.
This book had a lot of topics I’ve been thinking hard on this year. America is changing and not for the better. Christians are failing by not stepping out in faith and standing for the truth. Churches are dying… not just here, but everywhere. There are things in this book that are happening right now and things that might just come to be. It gave me goose bumps, but also made me want to rise up.
The Glimpse is a wakeup call to all us Christians and we really need to wake up. The church is just one generation from dying… one generation! I recently heard that the ages of 18 to 31 are known as the dead age. Meaning that is the biggest age group for having no faith and no God. Where did we fail?
The ending was bittersweet, you might just shed a few tears; I sure did. I was not expecting some of the shockers that were exposed at the end, but it truly tied the book together. Very well written Mr. Carroll.
We need to shine that Light that has been given to us and use every day as an opportunity to minister to others. Time is short, souls are being lost, and people are hungry.
I can honestly say I’m not the same after reading this. This book lit a fire in me and it won’t be blown out!
This book had a lot of topics I’ve been thinking hard on this year. America is changing and not for the better. Christians are failing by not stepping out in faith and standing for the truth. Churches are dying… not just here, but everywhere. There are things in this book that are happening right now and things that might just come to be. It gave me goose bumps, but also made me want to rise up.
The Glimpse is a wakeup call to all us Christians and we really need to wake up. The church is just one generation from dying… one generation! I recently heard that the ages of 18 to 31 are known as the dead age. Meaning that is the biggest age group for having no faith and no God. Where did we fail?
The ending was bittersweet, you might just shed a few tears; I sure did. I was not expecting some of the shockers that were exposed at the end, but it truly tied the book together. Very well written Mr. Carroll.
We need to shine that Light that has been given to us and use every day as an opportunity to minister to others. Time is short, souls are being lost, and people are hungry.
I can honestly say I’m not the same after reading this. This book lit a fire in me and it won’t be blown out!
February 6, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was well written, has good story lines and carries a message, a chance to examine your faith, and hope, for Christians. I liked that the author didn't delve into a lot of end times doctrine and therefore all denominations can relate without being "turned off" by a difference of interpretation.
I think the reason so many of these reviews say over and over that they couldn't put the book down is because there is a truth to it that the Bible predicts, and it wasn't so "out there" (except maybe being whisked into the future) that you couldn't take the opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of the various characters and wonder how you would react, if you would act as they did, or if you're really prepared to face any sort of real persecution. We live in a country where we think persecution is someone telling us we're narrow minded, stupid, bigots who are full of intolerance. We wrestle with standing up and proclaiming our faith just facing that (not everyone... but a lot of us...). What would we really do with the threat of death or torture hanging over our heads?
The book was oddly disturbing and yet hopeful for me. I'm just thanking God for using one of my favorite things (reading) to make me think about what I hold most dear (salvation, faith).
I think the reason so many of these reviews say over and over that they couldn't put the book down is because there is a truth to it that the Bible predicts, and it wasn't so "out there" (except maybe being whisked into the future) that you couldn't take the opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of the various characters and wonder how you would react, if you would act as they did, or if you're really prepared to face any sort of real persecution. We live in a country where we think persecution is someone telling us we're narrow minded, stupid, bigots who are full of intolerance. We wrestle with standing up and proclaiming our faith just facing that (not everyone... but a lot of us...). What would we really do with the threat of death or torture hanging over our heads?
The book was oddly disturbing and yet hopeful for me. I'm just thanking God for using one of my favorite things (reading) to make me think about what I hold most dear (salvation, faith).
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April 8, 2013This book was amazing! 2 Christian couples that were involved with children's ministry in one form or another felt the need to be doing more. They were asked to go to a location to set up for a retreat and ended up having some free time. Mysteriously they were able to get a rowboat to investigate what looked like an island off in the distance. As they were trying to get back to shore a storm came up. From that point on their life's were changed forever. God placed them where they indeed make a difference. But where were they? And how did they get where they were at? Their surroundings were like nothing they could even imagine. Even though they were longing for home they knew that God has them there for a purpose and they would stay there as long as they were needed. But the question again as to where they were and how they could get back home will never be answered. Or will it?
May take a chapter or two to really get hooked but I warn you, you will. The ending was not in my wildest dreams what I thought it would be. Read it through to the very end. Even after the last chapter. Great job Grant Carroll!
May take a chapter or two to really get hooked but I warn you, you will. The ending was not in my wildest dreams what I thought it would be. Read it through to the very end. Even after the last chapter. Great job Grant Carroll!
September 12, 2015
This is a story based on a dream the author's wife had and is it ever incredible! Austin and Lizzie and Daniel and Jackie are whisked into the future by the Holy Spirit. The world has been taken over by a central government and ruled as a police state. They end up in a high school where students are spiritually starving for the gospel because of the heavy oppression. It is dangerous but the gospel spreads like wildfire and hundreds of students and people from the community accept Jesus has their personal Savior. This book rather shakes me up as it makes me wonder whether I am following the Holy Spirit the way I should. Will it take severe persecution for Christians to wake up and listen to God's voice? We have been complacent for too long. Dark times are coming and we need to be prepared.
April 28, 2013
Short review here. The storyline...the basis for the story, or premise, if you will, is really good. THAT is what got me through this book. The writing is atrocious. Extremely juvenile, he said she said, oh my oh dear.
The thought keeps coming to mind, what would it have been like...or how much better would it have been, if the story had been given to someone who has writing talent and was written by them? It has potential to be an amazing piece of Christian lit...it missed the mark for me though because of all the times I shook my head in disbelief of the awful dialogue between these people.
All that said...if you're thinking about reading it, then read it. As a Christian myself, I don't think he's too far off the mark as to the events portrayed here.
The thought keeps coming to mind, what would it have been like...or how much better would it have been, if the story had been given to someone who has writing talent and was written by them? It has potential to be an amazing piece of Christian lit...it missed the mark for me though because of all the times I shook my head in disbelief of the awful dialogue between these people.
All that said...if you're thinking about reading it, then read it. As a Christian myself, I don't think he's too far off the mark as to the events portrayed here.
September 10, 2015
Excellent conveyance of the dream
Needs editing-running into typos and grammatical errors takes away from attention to the story, plus you want to be totally professional in sharing the message via print. Absolutely love that you took your wife's dream and shared it with the world - "in the end days . . . Dreams and visions . . ." Kids are of the utmost importance! I appreciate you sharing that and encouraging others to pour themselves into the kids.
Story sometimes jumps and leaves the reader lost as to where they are - especially around chapter 12 - would be nice to add some chapter subtitles of date, place and time. Otherwise, good read and great message, i.e. high school to college we are losing our youth.
Needs editing-running into typos and grammatical errors takes away from attention to the story, plus you want to be totally professional in sharing the message via print. Absolutely love that you took your wife's dream and shared it with the world - "in the end days . . . Dreams and visions . . ." Kids are of the utmost importance! I appreciate you sharing that and encouraging others to pour themselves into the kids.
Story sometimes jumps and leaves the reader lost as to where they are - especially around chapter 12 - would be nice to add some chapter subtitles of date, place and time. Otherwise, good read and great message, i.e. high school to college we are losing our youth.
March 11, 2014
This is a rather cool almost sci-fi-ish book from a Christian perspective. I don't read Christian books, but I decided to read this because it was on sale and the "future of America". Once I got over the whole 'this is the future' aspect, I liked it. Again, it's one of those you can't judge based on what the author/publishers say.
It had a surprising ending. Like, you didn't see that coming, but even if you do, you don't want to know so you shove the thought into the back of your head.
Would I read it again? No, but I'll suggest it to someone. Would I let my sisters read it? The 13yr old yes, but it's a little advanced for the 6yr old though.
It had a surprising ending. Like, you didn't see that coming, but even if you do, you don't want to know so you shove the thought into the back of your head.
Would I read it again? No, but I'll suggest it to someone. Would I let my sisters read it? The 13yr old yes, but it's a little advanced for the 6yr old though.
October 14, 2015
Possibly prophetic dystopian tale
This is an enjoyable little read for believers. I believe it is meant as a frightening wake up call for mainline church members who are rarely taught how close the end of the Gentile Age is.
It's a fictionalization of a vivid dream. Some of it is already being experienced by the believers in America. It's an easy to enter, intriguing tale of Christian persecution and spiritual victory for n a slightly future United States.
Spiritually, it's solidly evangelical
So, I'm giving it four stars. I didn't find it preachy, but there is a lot of shared scripture and evangelistic doctrine. It's about the final harvest of the United States.
This is an enjoyable little read for believers. I believe it is meant as a frightening wake up call for mainline church members who are rarely taught how close the end of the Gentile Age is.
It's a fictionalization of a vivid dream. Some of it is already being experienced by the believers in America. It's an easy to enter, intriguing tale of Christian persecution and spiritual victory for n a slightly future United States.
Spiritually, it's solidly evangelical
So, I'm giving it four stars. I didn't find it preachy, but there is a lot of shared scripture and evangelistic doctrine. It's about the final harvest of the United States.
September 3, 2015
The Glimpse
Thank you for such soul searching novel. Are we doing all we can to encourage our children to hunger and thirst after righteousness. The closer we get to God the closer we draw our children to Christ, who is our all. If we are a shame of him, he'll be a shame of us. My favorite scripture I always quoted to my son's or as a greeting comes from Psalsm 23:6 Surley goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Amen
Thank you for such soul searching novel. Are we doing all we can to encourage our children to hunger and thirst after righteousness. The closer we get to God the closer we draw our children to Christ, who is our all. If we are a shame of him, he'll be a shame of us. My favorite scripture I always quoted to my son's or as a greeting comes from Psalsm 23:6 Surley goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Amen
October 17, 2015
We Have to Pay Attention
I received this book free from Amazon. I usually don't expect a lot out of the freebies, but this book is different. Mr. Carroll writes an account of the United States and the world that should scare anyone who is a Christian. Imagine what will become of our children and grandchildren if we can't instill in them a love for Christ and a desire to advance his kingdom. What will happen is a lot like what this book describes. I highly recommend anyone who professes to be a Christian to read this and especially if you have children of work with children.
I received this book free from Amazon. I usually don't expect a lot out of the freebies, but this book is different. Mr. Carroll writes an account of the United States and the world that should scare anyone who is a Christian. Imagine what will become of our children and grandchildren if we can't instill in them a love for Christ and a desire to advance his kingdom. What will happen is a lot like what this book describes. I highly recommend anyone who professes to be a Christian to read this and especially if you have children of work with children.
February 4, 2013
The Glimpse is a book every Christian in America should read. As stated above in the description, the author wrote this book as a result of his wife having a prophetic dream.
Although this book is written as fiction, there is much truth being revealed. The Glimpse is prophetic. God is warning His church through the message of this book.
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Although this book is written as fiction, there is much truth being revealed. The Glimpse is prophetic. God is warning His church through the message of this book.
To read more of this review, please visit http://www.ordinaryservant.com/?p=1674
September 2, 2015
An important reminder
What would you do if KLove was off the air and you couldn't have your fish sticker on the back of your car? If they took your Bible away right now would you have stored up enough of the Word in your heart to help you survive through tough times? After reading this book I am hungry to go right to the Scriptures and repent of ever taking our freedom for granted. I pray you all do the same. Blessings, --Jessica
What would you do if KLove was off the air and you couldn't have your fish sticker on the back of your car? If they took your Bible away right now would you have stored up enough of the Word in your heart to help you survive through tough times? After reading this book I am hungry to go right to the Scriptures and repent of ever taking our freedom for granted. I pray you all do the same. Blessings, --Jessica
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