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Strongholds (Blessed Trinity Trilogy)

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The second book in the Blessed Trinity trilogy by best selling Christian fiction author, Vanessa Davis Griggs is a story full of the challenges that church folk face on a daily basis. They are members of the mega-church, Followers of Jesus Faith Worship Center led by Pastor George Landris, who with his wife, author Johnnie Mae Taylor have graced the pages of Griggs' novels beginning with her first book, The Rose of Jericho. You would think that this author should have run out of storylines after writing four other books in this series. But that is not the case. Readers eagerly await each new installment, being sure that Griggs will show them something new each time.

A gifted Bible scholar, she uses scripture to begin each chapter. Griggs' books always have a message based on the Word of God; yet she writes timely novels about real people and real situations which make her books stand out among the many books published in this genre.

Pastor Landris invites his congregation to bring their strongholds, those things which have them bound, to the altar to be freed of their weaknesses. Several different characters answer that invitation hoping for deliverance. A husband and wife (she struggling with overeating and he with a gambling addiction) seek God's hand in their lives. A husband and father who is married to his work as a therapist comes home to find his wife has left him taking his children with her. The character with multiple personalities from Blessed Trinity returns in this book, as she is treated for mental illness due to her bondage from a tragedy from her past.

Other members are fighting addictions to pornography, dealing with self-righteousness and sins of the heart. The church is in crisis and the answers lie in the power that faith in redemption will help them make it through. This book may be the author's most defining work yet as the members seek counseling from the church staff for all that ails them spiritually.

Readers can expect all of these issues to be tied up in the third and final installment of this trilogy entitled: If Memory Serves, which will publish October 1, 2008. Personally, I can't wait to see what happens next and just how the author plans to bring this trilogy full circle. With her track record, I am sure that Vanessa Davis Griggs will not disappoint her readers. For those of you who enjoy Christian fiction based on the Word of God; don't miss this trilogy!

Idrissa Uqdah for AALBC

This book was good, but I did not know until after I finished it that it was the second book of a trilogy. There were a lot of unanswered questions at the end of the book, and I did not like that. I heard that the last book is coming out in October, so I'm looking forward to it. I really need to read the first one too. I really wish that I had read them in order because I was very confused at some points in "Strongholds". So my advice to you is to read them in order, and begin with "Blessed Trinity" first, before you read "Strongholds".

Vanessa Davis Griggs delivers another groundbreaking masterpiece. Ms. Griggs introduces us to some new characters with some obvious and some hidden flaws that make us stand up and pay attention. Each of us have walked in the shoes of one of these characters or have witnessed someone else walking in them. The shoes are run over and in need of repair, but we are given new soles, polish, and shining cloths within the words of this compelling story to remake them anew. Some of our favorite characters are weaved in among the strongholds as they all try to break loose and break out from the grips of their smothering temptations. These characters will inspire, disappoint, surprise, and tickle you. At some points you will want to leap into the story and do something. Your emotions, values, and compassion will be challenged and you are sure to see a refined image the next time you look in the mirror after reading this book. Buckle up for a roller coaster, ferris wheel, skateboard and horse-drawn carriage ride. Oh, what a voyage and oh, what unsurpassed excellence. Hands down the best read of the year.

This book is so good. The story is told in such a way that you will enjoy reading it and it can also change lives. It will make you aware of things that you probably never thought of as a stronghold. It will explain what strongholds are and what the word of God says regarding them. While reading this book I found myself praising God for some of the things that was going on because we all know someone who can identify with the characters in the book if not ourselves.

This book was very inspiring to read, sometime we don't realize that we do have strongholds in our lives that are holding us back from true worship and praise of God. It's hard to tell anyone about these things for fear that someone will label us as being insecure or we become unacceptable. This book is a must read for everyone that like to read and a must pass on to anyone that you even think may have something holding them back from worshipping and praising God, or anyone that you know that's afraid to face their fears.

Reads like a charm, hard to put down. Vanessa Davis Griggs did it again. Keep them coming, can't wait for next book.

This book was very interesting. It kept me entertained while holding on to its christian themes. I really enjoyed this book. You should enjoy this book if you are a strong believer in Christ.

This was the best book that I could have order not knowing that it would have me searching out everything that Mrs Vanessa Davis Griggs ever wrote. I fell in love with the characters, Pastor George Landris and Johnny Mae they are who you would love to have pastoring you I would be one of the first one who would fellowship at their church. Johnny Mae is such a giving person who has a heart for God in serving, Pastor George Landris is a true man of God he won't compromise God's word I love that about him and the rest of the character in this book I fell in love with I got involved in their lives, I will read this book again

'Strongholds' was an excellent ministering tool as well as satisfying for those simply seeking a good book to read. Mrs. Griggs is a superb writer and her works are a work of excellence.

this is the second book behind trinity. i didnt think it was a good part 2 because i wasnt expecting so many other characters to be in the storyline. it was hard to get into at first but it was overall a good read. i still liked trinity better. i do however plan to read part 3