Author Judy LeBlanc - The Nature and Essence of Faith

Is faith just a word? Surprisingly, the word is a transitive verb which means "action" towards a particular object and since Christ is the author and finisher of our faith, then our faith is an active and ongoing process.

Encyclopedia Britannica defines faith as follows: "Greek Pistis, Latin Fides, inner attitude, conviction, or trust relating man to a supreme God or ultimate salvation. In religious traditions stressing divine grace it is the inner certainty or attitude of love granted by God himself. In Christian theology, faith is the divinely inspired human response to God's historical revelation through Jesus Christ and, consequently, is of crucial significance".

However, I like to think of Hebrews chapter 11 as the "faith hall of fame", and the author opens by summarizing faith in just one sentence: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen" (vs. 1). And in my own words, I offer the following explanations of the substance of faith.

Faith is like a deep well that is filled with living water; if that water is not used, does it not then become stale? So too is faith, as faith not used will also become stale. And although the earth is filled with darkness even at high noon, yet the blind man sees.

Faith is like a moonless night that brings forth darkness as a promise of the light to come. Like a ship sailing under a starless night, so too are those who walk without faith; and even if you are at the helm of your ship, can you calm a storm or the storm tossed waters? Nay, for the conflict is not between men, the conflict is between man and God over the rule of his destiny and his destiny lies in the hands of God.

Faith does not know that there will be a tomorrow, but hopes that there is. There is no life in yesterday. Yesterday is but a memory in time. There is no life in tomorrow, for tomorrow is only a hope, and without faith, there is no hope, for even dogs have faith in their masters.

Faith has a beginning and an end and we are all somewhere in the middle. Faith is the evidence of things not seen, but the hope for them. Therefore, hope for that which is not seen, and know that which is hoped for will come about, for God is the author and the finisher of our faith.

© 2011 Judy Azar LeBlanc Award Winning Author

Christian Fiction, The Treasures of Darkness by Carol Lee Anderson

Title: The Treasures of Darkness
Author: Carol Lee Anderson
ISBN: 9781453882351
Review Date: April 29, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
9.8 on a scale of 10.0

A must read book, The Treasures Of Darkness by Carol Lee Anderson will keep you coming back for more as this mysterious novel unfolds.

With characters that will move the imagination, the author has masterfully woven the pages of this book together to captivate the soul. Expect to become fully engaged as the sinister plots unfolds and darkness attempts to prevail.

Cryptic messages, the mysterious words found in a diary, the mythical stranger, the powerful dragon god and the plot to overthrow the kingdom of Bellicosa are only but a few glimpses into this wonderful novel filled with mystery and imagination.

Framed from Psalm 107, the author sets a powerful backdrop from which an adventure story of intrigue, betrayal, and slavery prevail in the darkness, but yet there is a deliverer, the One who sets the captives free, that delivers men from their manifold troubles and fills the hungry soul with what is good. A triumphant novel filled with overcoming adversity in the midst of great trials.

Come and follow young Julen taken from her home as only a innocent child, only to be brought and sold into slavery with no hope of redemption, until she meets the mysterious One who is her deliverer, who has the power to break her bonds apart and set her high upon the rock and hidden from her enemies.

Set sail with young Damon and rebellious Jip. Follow Bina and Julen through the treacherous desert as they look for refuge in such a wasteland. Enlightening and captivating is this book, a must read and page-turner.

A captivating story of redemption and triumphant rescue. We are all treasures hidden in the darkness waiting for the One to rescue, come and be filled with hope. A wonderful and delightful novel.

The Treasures Of Darkness by Carol Lee Anderson

Highly Recommended
9.8 on a scale of 10.0
Reviewed by Christian Book Reviews

Brian D. Starr on Historical Times





Three great books by Author Brian Starr. Author Brian D. Starr has chronicled some of history’s most historical times shedding light on many topics that the average Christian is not aware of.

Be sure to visit Brian Starr at his website BrianStarr.com where you will find a collection of Brian’s books and volumes of information.

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