Book Review: Reforming the Potter’s Clay

By Hope Chastain  

Once again tackling the tough subjects, in Reforming the Potter’s Clay, Donald James Parker takes on Harry Potter and the occult.  Are the books as innocent as they seem, or do they pose a darker threat: making magic seem normal and desirable?

The Morales family is about to find out. 

Widower Sal Morales has two children, Pedro and Esperanza, better known as EJ.  He also has a girlfriend, divorcee Barbara Nelson, whose two children are friends with his children.  Barbara’s kids are heavily into the Harry Potter books, and this almost causes a breakup between them.  When Sal agrees to read some of the books with his kids to check them out himself, he’s opening a door to something strange. 

Before long, Pedro and EJ discover that Faith and Matthew Nelson, although Christians, are into some occult practices that are putting them in danger.  After an evening of playing with a Ouija board with their friends, Pedro and EJ feel really weird. 

When some new people move into the neighborhood, Pedro and EJ make friends with the kids and start out on a new adventure.  Adam and his sister Tammy, Chung and some of the other kids start a “God Squad,” to try to witness to their friends.  In the meantime, strange things keep happening, and, as the school year starts, life in middle school becomes a real challenge.

Reforming the Potter’s Clay is a challenging but fun look at the world of the occult that is blossoming around us.  Parker’s witty repartee in no way detracts from the message of the book, but it does make it interesting.  You’ll find magic and miracles in this book, with the attendant dangers brought to light in an engaging story.  All the way through, the love, power and majesty of God are shown to far surpass any paltry magical powers a human can try to access.  Reading this book may not change your life, but it may help you to change the lives of others. 

Available from Sword of the Spirit Publishing.  A recommended read, especially if you have ever read Harry Potter, the Golden Compass, or other anti-God fiction.

About the reviewer:  Hope Chastain is a writer and musician who lives in Arkansas.  You can find her blog at http://hopechastain.blogspot.com.

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