The Unseen

"The Unseen" by T. L. Hines is a very intense page turner and for those who love the unexpected and many surprises, this is a must read. While I would not have classified it as Christian Fiction, it has many Christian overtures and real messages. It is so frightening to think that we are being watched all the time, but in reality, we are just that. The spiritual warfare that we are in is very real in this book. I found myself identifying with Lucas in many ways. He is very lonely and one of the things he says several times in the book is ..."People look, but they don't see. " Another character says "People hear, but they don't feel". How true so often of myself. Another lesson learned in this book is that we are sometimes our worst enemy and yet another, we are all in need of knowing ourselves better so that we can in turn reach out to others. The characterization of the main characters is very good. At the beginning of the book I truly did not like Lucas. I was surprised at the end how my feelings had changed. We all have a choice to make sooner or later. Lucas made the right choice. The only criticism I have is that the author did not make the Christian message clearer. For those of us who know the Lord, the message is pretty clear. I am not sure that an unbeliever would see "the light". I hope his future books will include the .."truth and the way" in a clear presentation.

A Recommended Little Girl's Book

I am impressed with the new book just out by Tim McGraw and Tom Douglas "My Little Girl".
The illustrations are equally great and so typical of an energetic six year old. Little girls naturally are in love with their fathers I am convinced. This little girl, Katie is so excited that she is going to actually get to spend a whole day with her father. Her problem is - what to wear. It is solved by just combining everything she has considered, a tiara and gown for a royal ball, a pink tutu and tights in case it is a ballet and just in case- jungle boots for a trip to Africa. When she realizes he has said that it would be as he said "nothing in particular", she was so afraid it would be a big disappointment. That soon disappears when the day is filled with such simple things like watching baby ducks, gazing at clouds and seeing so many things in them and just swinging on a tire swing. As she is tucked in bed she realizes that her nothing-in-particular kind of day has just been fantastic simply because it was spent with her dad. This book will inspire parents to realize what quality time spent with their little precious ones means to them. Memories are made and values established that are lifelong and life shaping. I can hardly wait to share this one with my little six year old friend who happens to also be named Kate. She will also love the coloring page I printed off for her as well as the photograph of Tim McGraw.