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Austin Kelly is about to learn a lesson: Be careful when you pray for God to change you, because He answers prayer. Even though he's a Sunday School teacher, Austin's faith in Jesus Christ is no match for his fear of rejection from others. Lizzie Kelly has more courage than her husband, but struggles to find fulfillment and meaning in her job at their church. The couple's friends aren't faring much better. Computer tech Daniel Cabrera fights disappointment with the direction his career has taken, and even more frustration with the church youth he teaches. His wife, Jackie, strives to maintain a sense of control over her life, but it's quickly faltering. Faced with churches dying across New York City, the four Christian teachers have a cry in their hearts for their lives to make a difference. God answers their cry by throwing them into a world that looks like a nightmare version of the United States. Everything is so similar, yet totally different, starting with the fact that Christians are nearly extinct after decades of persecution. They soon discover it is a fascist nation, where anyone who professes faith in Christ risks their life. The four travelers encounter a group of teenagers that turn out to be one of the last surviving churches, led by their high school teacher, Eric Peterson. With no visible way to get home, Austin, Lizzie and their friends join the underground church in their fight to spread the Gospel while avoiding the National Police. Their task is made even more difficult when revival breaks out in the local high school and draws unwanted attention, but they know they can't stop until their work is complete and the Lord makes a way for them to go home...if there is one..
“The Glimpse” by Grant Carroll is a Christian fiction that explores the fate of friends who are suddenly thrust into an America where Christianity is outlawed and those who profess faith in Jesus Christ face harsh persecution or elimination. This journey takes these friends from their routine, somewhat mundane lives, to someplace else, where every step they take calls for faith in Jesus Christ and trust in each other.
Mr. Carroll’s style of writing is very engaging. I enjoyed his use of imagery. I was transported into the scenes, feeling the anxiety and bewilderment his characters experienced. I especially liked the fact that I could not figure out the story. It was very unpredictable, but very real.
I recommend this book to all ages, especially to young people. I hope youth groups will read and discuss “The Glimpse”. Though the story is fictional, there are elements that scream reality. Today in America, Christians and Christianity face increasing intolerance by many groups. I think “The Glimpse” tells the story of our future if we don’t take heed.-B.Richards
“The Glimpse” by Grant Carroll is a Christian fiction that explores the fate of friends who are suddenly thrust into an America where Christianity is outlawed and those who profess faith in Jesus Christ face harsh persecution or elimination. This journey takes these friends from their routine, somewhat mundane lives, to someplace else, where every step they take calls for faith in Jesus Christ and trust in each other.
Mr. Carroll’s style of writing is very engaging. I enjoyed his use of imagery. I was transported into the scenes, feeling the anxiety and bewilderment his characters experienced. I especially liked the fact that I could not figure out the story. It was very unpredictable, but very real.
I recommend this book to all ages, especially to young people. I hope youth groups will read and discuss “The Glimpse”. Though the story is fictional, there are elements that scream reality. Today in America, Christians and Christianity face increasing intolerance by many groups. I think “The Glimpse” tells the story of our future if we don’t take heed.-B.Richards
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