Bill Bright (1921–2003)

I like a lot about this little book. It’s quick, but it packs a punch, for sure! Defo convicting and encouraging.

I also feel like it’s…super specific. Not “my way or the highway,” but…kinda, lol! I wish it were broader in scope of how the “personal strategy” could play out in people’s lives; at times it felt like “do xyz and you’ll see success.”

Still, a great stepping stone, and I especially appreciated the resources at the end.

a young boy, who has a complete rapport with God, changes the lives of a man and woman who rescue him in Ethiopia. Brought to the US, he changes the lives of hundreds of thousands, physically. Ends up with him and the man and woman going back to Ethiopia to restart the mission that was destroyed at the beginning of the book.

This was good. This was Dekker's writing coupled with Bright's theology, and it was terrific. A heart healed, a soul reclaimed, is more important than a million miracles show more of physical restoration. That is what I got from this book. This was what I wish Dekker had stayed like. show less

How would the world really react to God's power if it manifested itself openly like in the days of the first Christians?

This book is really excellent reading! It manages to balance some heartful, deep thought about Christianity in the modern world, with a honest to goodness thriller novel. The characters are fascinating and enjoyable (but a bit archetypal/stereotypical). It is fast paced and exciting, but emotional and sensitive at times. It entertains, but also educates and inspires. I show more highly suggest it as an excellent example of Christian fiction that can stand on its own and doesn't require the Christian label just to be passable. In my opinion, much 'Christian' music is awful and people only listen to it because of the label, the same is true with most literature, but not this book.

The best part is, I think that if you read it with an open heart and mind, it will draw you closer to God. What could be better than that? show less

I really liked this book and feel it is a must read for anyone of the Christian faith. It has an extensive bibliography for further study and several appendixes and footnotes section. Kingdoms At War is a wonderful introduction and food for thought comparing secular humanism with Christianity. Even though written in 1985, it is still very relevant for today as the differing world views are even more evident in daily life and in the media, education, business and politics. Each chapter ends show more with study questions for the reader-- not so much question/ answer stuff, but more for reflection on what the reader personally thinks. Each chapter also summarizes with a table comparing secular humanism viewpoints with Christianity. This book has definitely sparked my interest in the subject and wish to seek out more of the books mentioned for further reading. show less