Book Review: I Will Make of Thee a Great Nation

Written By Val D. Greenwood 
Reviewed By Donald James Parker 

I'm embarrassed to make this confession, but I believe that honesty is the only policy. I have never read the Old Testament from beginning to end. I couldn't even tell you what I haven't read. I really love Proverbs and have studied it. I've gone through the Pentateuch (first five books). I read some of the short books such as Ruth, Job, and Esther because we had a series of lessons on them at church. But the rest is pretty much hit and miss with miss probably being the more prevalent condition. Frankly, I haven't found great joy in reading about God's people of yesteryear, despite the fact that I was a history major in college and used to read history books for entertainment as a youth. When Mr. Greenwood asked me to review an advanced reader copy of his book, my first impulse due to lack of time was to quote Nancy Reagan (just say no). However, the knowledge that I'd have a chance to alleviate some of my guilt and ignorance dealing with the OT diverted my negative response to a positive one. Here was my opportunity to read about the heroes and villains of the Old Testament and gain a historic perspective of the journey of God's people upon the planet without having to wade through the archaic language, diverse genealogies, and substantiated rumors of wars which don't seem significant to me at this point in time.
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Book Review: Insight

Written By Deborah Raney
Reviewed By Lena Nelson Dooley

Back Cover Copy: She's having a baby.  It's a blessing that brings comfort to newly widowed Olivia Cline. Yet with no insurance, no job and precious little money, how will Olivia care for herself and her child?
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Rich Christiano

Christian Film Director & Screenwriter
By Donald James Parker

TCP: Tell us a little about your newest film starring Gavin McCloud.
Rich Christiano: We are super excited about this new film called THE SECRETS OF JONATHAN SPERRY.  We really believe this film is going to make a real impact and do well.  This will be our biggest release to date.  We are hoping to release this film into hundreds of theaters coming Sept 18th.  It’s a story set in 1970 about a 75 year old man named Jonathan Sperry (played by Gavin) who starts talking to three 12-year old boys about the Lord and mentoring them.  This film has tons of heart and we have received great response in the screenings we have done.  And this is not false hype either, this film is delivering.  We are very confident about this movie and what it can do.  Gavin is excellent in his role and the whole cast is strong. People can check out the trailer and more info at www.SperryMovie.com
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George Escobar

By Donald James Parker 

George Escobar, founder and Executive Director of the Advent Film Group – producers of the new movie going on sale on March 17th. That excellent film named Come What May was featured in a review I wrote for The Christian Pulse a few weeks ago. This movie is a keeper, so I encourage you to buy the DVD and share it with those people that God puts on your heart.
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Book Review: Forsaken

Written By James David Jordan 
Reviewed By Rhonda Clark

“Some things are more important than living.”

Taylor Pasbury, a security specialist, is hired by Simon Mason after he receives terroristic threats. Simon is a world famous evangelist and Taylor is a former Secret Service agent with a spotted record. Immediately, Taylor becomes Simon’s greatest confidant in the most difficult time of his life.
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