Dead Sea Conspiracy A Novel by Jerry B. Jenkins with Dr. Craig Evans, Biblical Consultant Book Review

 

Dead Sea Conspiracy is the second novel in the Dead Sea Chronicles. The book is about the first woman to serve as a lead archaeologist, Nicole Berman and her adventure to uncover the hidden treasures. She is digging in Saudi Arabia. Her team consisted of forty members. Not everyone is happy about the digging and the uncovering she is trying to accomplish. Some people might even be trying to sabotage the discover.

 

 

The book also looked at the story of Terah. He was the right-hand man of King Nimrod. The king wanted to kill all of the first-born children where he wouldn’t feel threatened over losing his throne. Terah and his wife, Belessunu had a son, named Abram. They hid Abram in a cave away from the king and his wife stayed close by to protect him. He came up with a plan to substitute his servant’s son as his own child where the king wouldn’t know that he killed the wrong kid. He told their parents their son was killed by wild animals when in fact this was a lie. Terah was also an idol worshipper and he made images of different gods. His wife believed in God and tried to get her husband to believe. He eventually changes and believes in God. He later admits to the servant and his wife what really occurred with their son. His wife was very eager to meet Noah’s son, Shem and learn about the history of the Flood. They do later on in the book meet up with them and they learn about their past generations. 

 

 

I would recommend this awesome novel about archaeology and discovering secrets found in Biblical locations. It was really interesting to see how Jerry B. Jenkins was able to connect both of the stories presented in this book together. I especially loved how he explored Terah, the father of Abram. I thought it was a really neat take on a story many people probably aren’t familiar with. I think he did a wonderful job in connecting a mystery into a thriller type book. I have read the first book and I was excited to see how this one will turn it. It does appear that this series is over. 

 

 

 

"I received this book free from the publisher, Hachette Book Group/Faithwords for my honest review.”

 

 

 

 

If you would like to purchase a copy, check it out on Amazon.com:

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Sea-Conspiracy-Jerry-Jenkins-ebook/dp/B09N3FLLF2/

Stay in the Game: No Adversity is Too Great for You by Joel Osteen Book Review

In Stay in the Game, Joel Osteen has written a powerful book about how to handle any obstacle that we will face. Joel encouraged readers to get back into the game and not to quit. We can have joy while we are finishing our race in this life. He shared how critical it is to not sit on the sidelines of life.  We instead still need to pursue our life and go be a blessing to someone else while we are hurting. He explained how his own mother was able to do this while she was battling terminal liver cancer. She chose to stay in the game and to pray for people who were hurting. She kept going to church and even though she was in pain and hurting she was making a decision to be a blessing to someone else. He looked at Isaiah and how he stated that we must arise up from our depression and come into a new life. Even if we lost a relationship, our job, battling a health issue, or anything else. We need to shake off our disappointment and hurt. God is able to restore everything taken from us like Job. 

 

 

 

The book begins with a story about Shaquille O’Neal and how he walked up to Dale Brown, a legendary coach of the LSU basketball team when he was giving a speech. O’Neal told him how he wanted to play basketball but that he couldn’t jump or dunk the ball. He was thirteen years old at the time and the coach provided him with a training program and tried to mentor him. He was still cut from his local basketball team and was told he was too big, clumsy, and slow. Brown encouraged him to stay in the game and keep trying and to keep relying on God to help him. O’Neal was able to remove all the negative labels that were put on him. As we all know, he eventually went to LSU and was a very successful basketball player. Joel shared this example to remind us about the importance of staying in the game. 

 

 

I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who is discouraged and they are wanting to give up on their race to the finish life. I appreciated Joel’s encouragement throughout the book and the teachings about overcoming whatever we are facing and to stay in the game. One of my favorite teaching stories he shared was the one about the telescope and the little boy who was getting bullied. This was a great message about our perspective. I also enjoyed reading about the story of the Christmas pies and how God was able to provide and use the setback for their good. I also liked Joel’s humor in this one and the joke he says at the end of the story. I also liked how the book is small and it makes it easy to carry around and to keep it with us for daily reminders. 

 

 

 

"I received this book free from the publisher, Hachette Book Group/Faithwords for my honest review.”

 

 

 

 

If you would like to purchase a copy, check it out on Amazon.com:

 

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Game-Adversity-Too-Great/dp/1546029338

Lifemark Movie Trailer

Short Synopsis: 

David’s comfortable world is turned upside down when his birthmother unexpectedly reaches out to him, longing to meet the 18-year-old son she’s only held once. With the encouragement of his adoptive parents, David embarks on a journey of discovery that leads to a staggering truth from his past. From executive producers Kirk Cameron and the Kendrick Brothers—creators of War Room and Fireproof—comes LIFEMARK, inspired by an incredible true story that celebrates the gift of life.

 

 

My thoughts:

 

I’m really excited to watch this movie and be inspired by the power of adoption. I’m interested to see how they connect and meet in the movie and how their lives will change forever. I have always enjoyed watching movies with Kirk Franklin in them. I’m also glad seeing that Alex Kendrick is back in a new role in this film. It appears that this will be another hit like War Room and Courageous was.

 

Check out Lifemark in Theaters on September 9! 

 

 

 

 

Trailer:

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZI9ziz8Azw&t=1s

 

 

Official Website:

 

 

https://lifemarkmovie.com

There is also a book available: