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5.0 out of 5 stars"Piercing the Darkness" is the Second Book that makes it obvious to me that Spiritual Warfare is a Reality, even today!
ByRebecca Stewarton November 27, 2017
I have read and re-read "This Present Darkness" and "Piercing the Darkness" many times over since approximately 1990. The Pastor at the Church we were attending at the time, loaned them to me initially. I purchased a paperback copy at the time and read them again. Told my dad about them and then gave him a set since I knew he would read them more than once! When I saw them on Amazon' Kindle website, I purchased an electronic copy! These are AWESOME books and former Pastor, Frank Peretti, has written other Christian novels as well. I have read some but intend to read all.
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1.0 out of 5 starsNarrow Christianity For Sale Here
ByJSon October 15, 2017
Wish I had read the Foreward before ordering this book. While I wanted a book from inspirational fiction, this author clearly delineates the type of Christianity he believes in: narrow, prescribed, militant. Anything that does not fit into his views are Satan's business. Sorry. I was looking for an author who was spiritual, not pedantic. Did not realize this in time to return the book. It will now go in the trash!
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5.0 out of 5 stars"Piercing the Darkness" is the Second Book that makes it obvious to me that Spiritual Warfare is a Reality, even today!
ByRebecca Stewarton November 27, 2017
I have read and re-read "This Present Darkness" and "Piercing the Darkness" many times over since approximately 1990. The Pastor at the Church we were attending at the time, loaned them to me initially. I purchased a paperback copy at the time and read them again. Told my dad about them and then gave him a set since I knew he would read them more than once! When I saw them on Amazon' Kindle website, I purchased an electronic copy! These are AWESOME books and former Pastor, Frank Peretti, has written other Christian novels as well. I have read some but intend to read all.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIf your soul isn't deeply perturbed by this book, then maybe you don't have one. Or maybe Someone Else is in control of it.
ByMary Mackon November 13, 2017
Chilling. Gripping. This is true horror. 'Piercing the Darkness' exposes and illuminates the source of absolute evil. I pulled an all-nighter on this one.
When school teachers in a small town begin teaching a new curriculum to their innocent, moldable students, the Fourth Grade class begins to manifest "spirit guides" -- and all Hell breaks loose. Literally.
This is 'Good Vs. Evil' at its most fundamental. I'm not going to summarize this story because I'd reveal too many surprise plot twists that unfurl themselves like demon's wings as the novel progresses. Read it for yourself. If your soul isn't deeply perturbed by this book, then maybe you don't have one. Or maybe Someone Else is in control of it.
Go on. I dare you to read it.
When school teachers in a small town begin teaching a new curriculum to their innocent, moldable students, the Fourth Grade class begins to manifest "spirit guides" -- and all Hell breaks loose. Literally.
This is 'Good Vs. Evil' at its most fundamental. I'm not going to summarize this story because I'd reveal too many surprise plot twists that unfurl themselves like demon's wings as the novel progresses. Read it for yourself. If your soul isn't deeply perturbed by this book, then maybe you don't have one. Or maybe Someone Else is in control of it.
Go on. I dare you to read it.
ByBuyYiton July 26, 2017
Bought this for my niece. I had read it shortly after college and thought she might enjoy it after having some discussions about the spiritual realm. Peretti wrote an enjoyable story that shows how all these forces play out in the lives of people through a mystery/thriller. Good thought-provoking book to have in your collection with the classic C.S. Lewis book The Scewtape Letters.
ByDanielT10on September 21, 2017
This Present Darkness was a very enjoyable book to read. Through the story, the author emphasized the importance and power of prayer which greatly effects the lives of people all around. The story portrays the unseen, heavenly actions of God and his angels, as well as the deceitful and conniving works of the Devil, who only works to destroy the saints of God. I personally would recommend this story to all ages of readers because it emphasizes the love of God towards his people, the power of God above Satan, and the need and importance of a praying Church of Christ. This Present Darkness reveals the truth that without prayer to God, anyone, Christian or non-Christian, can fall under the lies and deceptions of the Devil.
ByTolulope Idowu Ilesanmion April 15, 2014
I have read this over and over again and will likely still read it again. Beyond entertaining, it awakens one to the reality of evil principalities over individuals, neighborhoods, organizations, cities and regions. It also shows the supremacy of the believer over evil, regardless of the wickedness of the unseen evil personalities or their position in the hierarchy of evil. It shows the weakness of evil, when we stand on God's word. It shows also that the devil and his cohorts are not nearly as powerful as they portray themselves to be. Jesus said, "All power in heaven and on earth has been given unto me." So the devil has none.
I also love love love how the angels allow the demons to seem to be winning and then swing a surprise rout. Very like God to catch the crafty (the deceiver) in his own craftiness. The princes of this world go ahead and crucify Christ not knowing it's a trap. This book lets you see that God will have the final say, when we refuse to fear, we pray, we stand on His Word. God will contains evil no matter how pervasive it is, when believers step up to the plate. After all, it's His universe, He created the playing field.
Satan fears a true believer who knows his or her rights in Christ. One true believer can change the spiritual climate of a city or a region. But the power increases exponentially when believers unite and we set aside all our theological or doctrinal differences and we just unite around Christ and Him crucified. That is when we become the body of Christ and the days of evil in our communities and cities and societies and economies are over.
I also love love love how the angels allow the demons to seem to be winning and then swing a surprise rout. Very like God to catch the crafty (the deceiver) in his own craftiness. The princes of this world go ahead and crucify Christ not knowing it's a trap. This book lets you see that God will have the final say, when we refuse to fear, we pray, we stand on His Word. God will contains evil no matter how pervasive it is, when believers step up to the plate. After all, it's His universe, He created the playing field.
Satan fears a true believer who knows his or her rights in Christ. One true believer can change the spiritual climate of a city or a region. But the power increases exponentially when believers unite and we set aside all our theological or doctrinal differences and we just unite around Christ and Him crucified. That is when we become the body of Christ and the days of evil in our communities and cities and societies and economies are over.
Bycsufficoolon December 2, 2016
One of the best books I have read on Spiritual Warfare! Even though it is fictional, Peretti opens our eyes to the spiritual battle going on around us as Christians. The way he imagines the battle unfolding is very Biblical and thus makes reading passages like Ephesians 6 come alive. Though the book falls into the science fiction category I wouldn't say it is to strange or weird. I have read a lot of other Christian fiction books that are farther out there than this one. I would recommend this to every Christian! A Must Read
ByJohn E. Touchton Sr.on January 22, 2016
Arrived quickly, was well packaged, It was in pristine condition. I literally could not put it down. I read it over the course of two days and was totally absorbed by it. Mr. Paretti tells an amazing story about spiritual warfare between angels and demons!! It is clearly one of the best books I've ever read. Outstanding! Thank you! Dr. John Touchton
ByThePinkZeebraon January 12, 2017
This book is super awesome. If you ever needed to know the in depthness of Ephesians 6:10-23 this is it! The first three chapters are very subtle... boy oh boy after that it takes off. I literally didn't want to put it down. This is an awesome piece. I actually read it in 1997. I bought this copy for my son. All I can say is that your eyes will be wide open to how things going on around you affect you and others, even when you don't see it.
ByVintage Veton October 6, 2017
Powerful, compelling and captivating -- yet replete with spiritual observations and lessons. Yes, you can read a great book and learn spiritual truth as you read and I cannot recommend this book too highly. From teens to senior adults, this book will reinforce your faith while you struggle to put it down. The first time I read it was a Sunday afternoon, the day before my daughters left on church-related missions trips to Central and South America -- it inspired me to pray fervently for my daughters every day they were gone. Yes, they both returned home safely.
BySookie from Dallason February 26, 2015
Where do you begin on this book? The start is just as exciting as the ending. It took me two weeks to finish because I work all day but boy is this book worth a read! I can't be sure about the accuracy of the 'goings on' of the angels or demons. I don't know anyone who does. But if you are interested at all in what's all around you, whether good or bad, read this book. I also don't know that angels or demons converse the way this book has them doing. I would think Angels get their orders from God and do His bidding - just as the demons or bad spirits get their orders from Satan and do his bidding. I can't be sure about any of this but it sure turns out to be interesting. When I got close to the end, I didn't let anyone interrupt my reading, it was so engulfing, I couldn't take my eyes away. The very ending made me want to start at the front again to see what I just scanned over and really read it all. I sometimes read too fast. My advice is to get this book, you won't be bored. This is my first Petetti book to read. I'm impressed. It isn't hard to read at all, very easy, no huge words you have to look up. RIDE, SALLY, RIDE! It will wear you out.
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