All Things Are Possible

by C.A. Gray

Stories of the miraculous abound in the Bible: the parting of the Red Sea. David and Goliath. Daniel and the Lion’s Den. Nebuchadnezzar’s Fiery Furnace. Jonah and the Whale. Many of us learned of them on felt boards in Sunday School class, and might know them so well that we have subconsciously relegated them to the realm of myth and fairy tale. But have you ever considered what it might have been like to live through those incredible stories—without knowing how they end?

These stories and more are brought to life in All Things Are Possible, told through the eyes of the main character. As with the other books in the Biblical Retellings series, the fictionalized retelling is followed by an afterword explaining why I made the decisions I did in the story, and finally the scriptures themselves. Protagonists include prophets, prisoners, warriors, and kings, ranging from the budding nation of Israel to the glorious New Jerusalem, as seen by John the Apostle in the book of Revelation. What unites these tales is the common thread of the supernatural, depicting God’s goodness and mighty power exercised on behalf of those who trusted in Him.

That same power is still available to us today. Jesus promised that with God, all things are possible (Mark 11:27)—and He is the same, yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2022

About the author

C.A. Gray is the author of three YA Amazon bestselling trilogies: PIERCING THE VEIL (magic and quantum physics meet Arthurian legends), THE LIBERTY BOX (dystopian metaphysics and mind control technology), and UNCANNY VALLEY (dystopian coming-of-age with neuroscience and super intelligent A.I). She starts with some scientific concept that she’s interested in learning more about herself, and then creates lots of epic chaos and high-stakes action to go along with it. Her stories are free of gratuitous violence, language, and sexual content, and she abhors depressing endings… but they’re not all kittens and rainbows either! She also listens to and reviews audiobooks on her website, here on Goodreads, on Instagram, and on her podcast, Clean Audiobook Reviews, where she also occasionally interviews other authors. 

By day, C.A. Gray practices naturopathic medicine, podcasts, and writes medical non-fiction under her maiden name (Dr. Lauren Deville). She lives in Tucson, AZ with her husband Frank, and together they maintain an occasionally contentious film review blog (under her real name: Lauren Baden. Three names. Yes.) She’s kind of the queen of multitasking—so in her spare time, she creates whatever meals or crafts she found most recently on Pinterest, drinks lots of coffee (Aeropress btw) and occasional wine (reds—and she saves the corks for craft projects), works out (while listening to audiobooks), and studies the Bible—about half of the podcasts on Christian Natural Health are scripture meditations.

She does sleep, too. Promise.

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Reviews

[Cate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fifth book in the Biblical Retellings series. While this book can be read as stand-alone, I strongly recommend reading all of the books. In fact, I strongly recommend reading anything from this author. But this series is potentially life-changing. It brings Scripture to life, helping us to see Biblical characters as people just like us. That opens us to the possibility that if God could use those folks, He can use us too.

This installment explores characters and events that are less well-known, beyond the flannel boards of our Sunday school years. The author is honest about the flaws and the strengths of many of the characters from Scripture, like Jonah and Samson. I especially loved the stories about Elijah and Elisha. Ms. Gray has done her research, and she isn’t afraid to connect dots that are usually unexplored by pastors and other authors. I love not only the stories themselves, but also Ms. Gray’s explanation of why she made the literary choices she did. I appreciate the Scriptures that are included, so we can see for ourselves that these things are so.

I don’t know if there will be a sixth book in this series, but if there is, I will jump to be first in line to read it, and I suggest you do the same.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[C.A. Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished listening to the audio version narrated by the very talented James R Cheatham - he really brings it to life!

I wrote the biblical retellings series for myself, initially. Scripture is filled with admonitions to keep it--the wisdom of God's word--before our eyes, and to hide it in our hearts. In return, like seeds planted, it will yield amazing rewards: length of days, peace, favor and high esteem with God and man, direction for our lives, health to our flesh and strength to our bones, increase and prosperity (Prov 3), to name a few. These retellings were part of my own personal attempt to keep my heart with all diligence (by focusing upon the Word), for out of it spring the issues of life (Prov 4:23). So I used my imagination to bring stories of God's faithfulness to life, to remind myself that with Him, all things truly are possible.

If they can do the same for someone else, too, that's absolutely fantastic.

[Christie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did a Bible study a few years ago where I read the Bible in a year. However, there were several of these stories that I didn't remember. I'm pretty sure I didn't remember them because of the way they are written in the Bible. I find it much easier to read C.A. Gray's retellings where she draws more of a picture with the details she gives. She questions the scriptures more and makes them make sense in her retellings. And I'm always fascinated with her retellings of Bible stories I am familiar with. She pulls out details that I had never thought about.

I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.