I want to recommend, for the most part, an author named Stephen Lawhead. He created my favorite Arthurian legend series (five books), removing some of the "junk" that other writers include as well as expanding upon many of the characters. The thing that really caught my attention was his use of the Atlantean legend to enhance the series. I have read at least five other author's versions of the Arthur legend and Lawhead's greatly eclipses all of them (for me, at least).
Also, he has written several excellent science fiction books. I reread one ot them this week during Spring Break, Dream Thief. The Dream Thief is an ancient Martian who stayed behind after Mars became uninhabitable and his race fled to the stars, and is using a machine (which they originally used for good) to attempt to control the minds of men. The protagonist goes through several adventures in order to finally face the Dream Thief and his henchmen. Quite a fun read.
As a habitual day-dreamer, I noted how I can "lose" my mind to things that don't mattter and that may inhibit my relationship to the Lord. In that regard, creating a mental world can stifle our effect on the kingdom of God. Just a thought.
I can't recall the title of the last series I want to mention (Song of Albion, I believe). It is a three book series about a young man who is drawn back to the Celtic past during the "time between times" and his adventures as a Celtic warrior and then a "king" who defeats an evil enemy (brought about by a friend who is involved in the adventure).
Finally, for a great read that will give you a sense of your position in the universe, I want to recommend another book--a book by an unknown author: Job. I read from God's response to Job to the end of the book last night. What an awesome God we serve, omnipotent and soveriegn! It was quite an humbling experience for me. I noted that God never responded to Job's questions about his trial. Rather, God directed Job to His might and power. Job, being much wiser than I ever hope to be, acquiesed to God and repented with a proper heart. May I have a portion of Job's humility!
If you are on Spring Break as we are, enjoy; if not, enjoy!
Also, he has written several excellent science fiction books. I reread one ot them this week during Spring Break, Dream Thief. The Dream Thief is an ancient Martian who stayed behind after Mars became uninhabitable and his race fled to the stars, and is using a machine (which they originally used for good) to attempt to control the minds of men. The protagonist goes through several adventures in order to finally face the Dream Thief and his henchmen. Quite a fun read.
As a habitual day-dreamer, I noted how I can "lose" my mind to things that don't mattter and that may inhibit my relationship to the Lord. In that regard, creating a mental world can stifle our effect on the kingdom of God. Just a thought.
I can't recall the title of the last series I want to mention (Song of Albion, I believe). It is a three book series about a young man who is drawn back to the Celtic past during the "time between times" and his adventures as a Celtic warrior and then a "king" who defeats an evil enemy (brought about by a friend who is involved in the adventure).
Finally, for a great read that will give you a sense of your position in the universe, I want to recommend another book--a book by an unknown author: Job. I read from God's response to Job to the end of the book last night. What an awesome God we serve, omnipotent and soveriegn! It was quite an humbling experience for me. I noted that God never responded to Job's questions about his trial. Rather, God directed Job to His might and power. Job, being much wiser than I ever hope to be, acquiesed to God and repented with a proper heart. May I have a portion of Job's humility!
If you are on Spring Break as we are, enjoy; if not, enjoy!
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