There are some books that the author puts to much research into and the book drags along so slowly. There are also books that you can tell the author didnt do enough research and there are mistakes. Then there are books like this where the author does his research and is able to put it in the story where it flows and brings everything to light. Eric Wilson just keeps getting better with each book and brings the Jerusalems Undead series to a close with this the third book in the series.
The vampire story has been told numerous times especially in the last few years. But Eric Wilson brings a refreshing breath to the genre and to the struggle of good and evil. Gina Lazerescu prepares for the final showdown with the Akaldema cluster. She also finds out that her son is still alive and tries to rebuild her marriage with her husband Jed. I love the way the author mixes all of the research both the historical and the theological.
Eric Wilson also works in characters from his previous books and gives little nods to their stories. You dont need to have read them to enjoy this series but it does make the read more enjoyable. Im sad to see this story end and will miss the characters as I have grown really close to some of them.

I love these books and am sad that so many people have missed out on Eric Wilsons books. I have enjoyed reading them and watching Mr. Wilson grow as an author. Im also sad that his books have not been given the chance. I wish Eric Wilson the best and look forward to what he has in store in the future. I pray that God will continue to use him and help him spread the truth about the Nazarene Blood.

I was very interested to get the chance to review this for booksneeze. My family has a copy of the Read and Share Bible and was interested in seeing the video version of a few of the stories. I felt this could be a good way to get children more interested in the Bible. The animation for the video was good and fits really well with the way the pictures in the Bible copy look. What I didnt like though is they way they added little extras to the story that are not included in the Bible. I know they wanted the story to flow a little but I dont think you should add to the Word of God and confuse people.

I have 3 boys and one sat and watched the whole video, one watched about half, and the other watched just a little. I dont know if that is any indication of how long it can hold a childs interest but I really just think it depends on the kids mood.

SOUTH AFRICA (Part 1)

I know it has been quite a while since I posted anything but Here goes. The mission trip to South Africa went really well. I think everyone who was praying for our group, those that we were in contact with, and our families. The flight over was very long 20+ hours. I didnt have a problem with jet lag until I was back home and then I slept almost 12 hours. We arrived late the first night and were picked at the airport in Johannesburg and driven to the Wigwam Conference center. We stopped at Mickey D's on the way not really that much of a difference. Chicken strips I had were really good. I rode by myself with Paul a journeyman who was in S.A. for 2 yrs nd really enjoyed talking to him and getting to know alot about the area and what was going on. We arrived late and it was dark. We really just got settled in the first night. A couple of people rooms didnt have AC the first night but the were switched to different rooms the second day. The second day(Friday) we just hung out got over jet lag and waited for the missionary families to arrive. Went hiking up the mountain that was by the Center(a really beautiful view of the valley). WE meet the missionaries and then we took the kids over to their classrooms and played games with them just to kind of get to know them. Real great group ages 2-11 (11 total kids). Saturday we started the Vacation Bible School program for the Kids( boot camp/military theme) I played a drill sergeant in the skit we did. I love acting and had a good time doing this part. Nathan G. and I did the activities/games for each group{3 groups(age 2, age 4-6, age 7-11)}. Older ones were every aggresive and competitive, middle group were very polite and didnt get the whole team concept(they wanted to work together as a group) and the younger ones were just happy doing whatever. Really funny to see the vast difference of how the played the games and their approach to playing. That night the missionaries had a farewell for a family that was going to a different area and for Hope P. who was had just graduated and was going back to the states to attend college. It was great to be a part of this as it was like one big family reunion and I felt like I was a part of their family even after only really having meet them that day. I then went bowling with the youth that night and had a great time. They bowl barefooted or in their socks(you can get shoes but why). I had a good time I had the highest score but am very competitive and wanted a higher score but oh well. Stayed up late talking to Greg. Had a really great talk about life, missions, budgets, family, etc. Will post about the rest of the trip later and what else is going on when I get a chance.

On Saturday Nov. 1st we had a Sunday School Party/Bonfire out at my in-laws house. It was a great time we sat around the fire and talked and just hung out. We cooked hot dogs and Smores over the fire. The best part though was when it was dark a couple of the guys broke out their guitars. The started playing praise and worship songs and everyone was singing along. It was just so awesome to sing about how great God is and just look up into the night sky and see all the stars. It just makes you realize that out of all the galaxies up there in the sky that we are just one tiny speck in the universe but God still loves me. He loved me enough to send his son Jesus to die for me. It is such an awesome thing to know that he loves me that much.

First Post

This is my first time posting and am so glad that if you are reading this then this is working. Thats my family and I. This blog will just be me telling of the different things that God shows me through my daily walk. I will also have book reviews and music reviews when there is really something I want to tell others about. Right now God has given me a chance to go on a mission trip to South Africa in January. I just pray that I would grow closer to God and be spiritually ready for this oppurtunity and also ask if you read this to just pray for me and the others that are going. Also pray that the financial support would come through and that I would not be burdened with this worry for long. We will be helping with a conference there and will also help a local church

God Bless you all and thank you for taking the time to read this.