Book Review : The Secret Code of the Dead

Name of the Book                          :           The Secret code of the Dead

Author                                                :           Charlie Purple

Personal Quality Rating             :           5

[My personal quality rating is a 5, the score that I give to the book on a scale of 0 to 5 based on my personal liking/disliking of the book.  0 is bad and 5’s are great!]

Summary

A Science fiction Novel is written using the setting of Dulwich, London as well as some travel to Karbala, Iraq.  This short story of 80 pages is beautifully written and tells a story of four friends.  The main character in the story is David who has been in love with Jen forever.  As a reporter, he has been assigned to travel to Karbala to report on the atrocities that have been taking place in Iraq.  On his travels to Iraq, Karbala he makes friends with Mustafa a taxi driver.

While back in London Hadrian his other friend who is a psychic and or medium is dabbling with some funky stuff.  As I read the story I cried and laughed and cried, the unraveling of this story is so amazing I enjoyed it once I sat down to read it.  The writer has probably some insights into the supernatural and is using this in his book. 

The characters in the book are so interesting, I enjoyed the four main characters and definitely loved David and Jen.  Mustafa was funny and I can picture him in real live as well as his beautiful wife Layla.

Social / Historical Content

This is a modern day story which depicts real life events taking place in the world of today.  I believe the purpose of the story is to enlighten the reader of perhaps a supernatural realm.  A mystic and dream world that would be so wonderful, which in away made me wish it could happen.  The reality of the story is that we are dealing with some strange people around us.

People all over the world are basically the same, and we all go through different stages of life.  I felt David’s pain and I also felt his joy. 

Writing Style

The writing style as I see it is evocative and commonplace.  It was an easy read and I loved the characters depicted in the story.  The writer knew what he wanted to share with his readers.  I also enjoyed telling the story. 

The story narrates a circle of friends and their experience which intertwines with each other.  How they deal with something that comes into play unexpectedly.  The fact that they stand together was amazing.

My Thoughts

This science fiction novel is a real page-turner, I enjoyed all the characters depicted in the story and there was time I laughed and times that I cried.  I could picture some of the events and it was well written.   To be honest I believe the writer enjoyed telling the story.  He knew what he wanted to share and it was truly a lovely story. 

The fiction was almost real; you have to read the story to get the gist of it.  I hope to see more of his books.

Why are you Grumbling! Stop it!

Just thinking about this past couple of weeks I do believe I have been grumbling all the time, I am like a growling dog.  In Exodus 15 verse 24 we read “so the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?””  Because life this past couple of weeks have really been trying and difficult I have been walking around with a stiff neck, and a headache too.

You know those feelings of abandonment, being left out and disappointed and feelings of uselessness and not being able to stay focused or even function properly?  These are all that I have been dealing with the past couple of days.  Then this morning I am preparing for a Sunday School lesson and it struck me that I should stop my grumbling immediately.

Looking back now made me realize that I have so much to be grateful of and yes I find myself in an almost impossible situation but why should I allow all these negative feelings to overwhelm and take hold of my life.

The truth of the matter is I am not in control over everything in my own life and because I cannot control lives events, I must remember and trust and believe that the Holy God of Israel, my God, the  God of Lights is always in control. 

It is imperative that we grow spiritually and by growing we are also being pruned many times, I do believe that I am being pruned and it is painful and I don’t enjoy the discomfort but because I am faithful and trust and believe in the Lord I am sure that His words will not come back void to me.

I am reminded in Isaiah 46 verse 11 that “I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass.”  God isn’t a person that He would lie to me, and I can trust and believe that He will come through for me.  I don’t always understand my circumstances and I am not sure I understand why things work out the way they do.

Now I need to find God’s promises in my own life, look for the conditions and persistently pray over them believing that the Lord God will keep His word to me.  My struggle is being patient and now it is time to learn to be patient. 

May I ask you as my Blogger friends please keep me in your prayers today, help me deal with my circumstance and help me focus on the Word of God.  You are a blessing to me.  Thank you for letting me share my life with you today.  In the Holy name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.  Amen

Building my own Website - hair raising experience ;-)

This is truly a challenge, I have managed to put social media buttons in on one of the pages, and I also have managed to put a contact me email shot in as well.  There is still a number of nitty gritty goodies I need to do and learn.

The main reason for building my Website is to promote my upcoming book which is going to be published this year.  I am looking forward to this because it is my first book that will be published.  I cannot wait.

My Book is a Daily Devotional for 365 days of the year.  I anticipate it will be ready very soon.  Once I have the book published I will, of course, let you know.

It has been a wonderful experience and I am so grateful and happy that the Lord my God has allowed this to happen.  I believe my time is now and I want to grab it with both my hands.  You know we all face difficulties and life can come with some serious curve balls, but I am so grateful that the Lord is here for me.

Financial Increase

2 Corinthians 9: 10 CEV “He will increase what you have.”

Sometimes we have difficulties that we just can do nothing about, for instance, I am jobless currently and I have no resources to assist my husband.  I feel helpless and sometimes I feel so guilty because he needs to carry the burned of looking after me too. 

I was thinking about this verse and you know God is faithful and He is dependable and I believe that He will provide when it’s the right time.  My thoughts on this matter is that God is telling us that He will increase what we have.  I also believe that God know our hearts and minds, He also knows what we can handle at what time in our lives.

The thing is we need to come into agreement with God’s word and stay focused on what we know He is capable of doing in our lives.  The main focus is to also get God involved with our finances, I am trusting God to do something miraculously in my life.

Yes, I am out of a job but hey that doesn’t stop God of helping.  I sometimes wonder why I am in this position and yet God knows best for my life.  I trust and believe that He will give in abundance at the right time, I must trust and have faith in his capabilities and know that He will provide.  In so doing I would be able to help someone else in need.

You know that it’s the best possible reason to get God involved in your live especially your finances.  Calling on Him now while you are still doing well, don’t wait for the day when you are running on empty.

You are a blessing to me and others.  We love you ;-)

Thoughts around my radio program

http://www.rainbowgr.com/hello

I am getting so excited my Radio program on Rainbow Gospel Radio is starting to become known.  It is my hope that I can cover many inspirational topics.  This week I was focusing on “Woman of Excellence.” 

So let me put it to you this way, I want to speak about topics that would interest you the listener, if you have anything that you want me to talk about please click on my page and send me an email.  I am ready for taking on new fresh ideas.

Let me know what your thoughts are on my program and help me become the best radio presenter on this radio station.  I am looking forward to all your good advice and inspiration.

Thank you

Cheers Yvette

Listen to my broadcast today at 12h00 SA time

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Hello World
Today at 12h00 SA time online take a listen to my radio segment, i hope that you will feel inspired and look forward to speak to you.

This has been a hectic week for me come and listen to all the exciting things happening in my little life.

You are going to be missed, join me today ;-)

Thank You #Lord #JesusChrist

Isaiah 41:13

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, 'Do not fear; I will help you.'

These past couples of days have been hectic in my own life and that of the lives of my family.  My mom and oom Frik have been under the threat of being evicted and needed somewhere to stay.  Bless Andus in his work today, give him supernatural favor with each and every person today, Lord blesses him in all his work.  Lord guides him and protects him.  Let no harm come to him.  I plead the blood of Jesus Christ over his life.

Praise the Lord our God for open the right doors for them to move into a big beautiful flat.  God is so gracious and He is constantly looking out for our wellbeing.

I believe with my entire heart and mind that my God hears my prayers and I just need to learn to trust Him more.  I bring You all the Praise, worship and adorations I can think of Lord Jesus Christ.

Father thank You for open doors, open hearts, and open lives, Thank You that You are in control over our lives and that You have made a way for all of us.

We praise You and worship at Your feet.  Love You, with all my heart, body and soul.  Amen

Book Review - The Last Best Thing

Book Review:                                   The Last Best Thing

Author:                                              Kate Sebeny

Personal Quality Rating:                  3           

Summary:

This Novella is written using the setting of the farm in Iowa.  A short story not more than 84 pages starts off with a statement from Sam.  The characters in the story are all in the retired years, people that have come together due to circumstances.

Betty’s daughter Libby comes to live with her mother to help her aging father who suffers from Alzheimer’s and Betty’s friends Sam and Sarah and Joe.  The story takes a turn when one of the characters needs help in committing suicide.  This happens suddenly and to be honest I didn’t expect it from this person as they supposedly loved the other person. 

A lot of bantering takes place which makes the story enjoyable to read.  Then a twist in the story takes place when someone turns up that the farm house inquiring about the deceased person.

Social / Historical Context:

The normal day-to-day living in a very tight community of no more than 5 people and what they do and talk about.  It was amazing to see how these old folk adjusted and helped each other.  They seemed to be living life as it presented itself to them.  I felt the hardship they were facing and yet it was not that difficult as they had each other comradery.

 It reminded me of my mom in some way the way she is aging and how thin she too was.  The way they cope with matters and be what they are there and then.

Writing Style:

The writing style to my mind is common place.  It narrated a relationship with each other out of circumstances and friendships.  The writer seems to understand the aging process and has sympathy with the characters.

It narrates a group of elderly people living together due to circumstance beyond their control.

My Thoughts:

The story depicted a telling of aging people, circumstances that made for an unforeseen decision on a suicide or was it a murder or was it euthanasia?  The person that assisted with the act of taking care of this person dilemma didn’t consider their own conscience and the impact of their decision later on.  

As fiction I think was very close to real life experience and the problems that elderly people face with sickness and misfortune.

Book Review - Woman to Woman

Name of the Book:                         Woman to Woman

Author:                                           Joyce Meyer

Personal Quality Rating:                5

Summary

I love reading books that were written by this author; she is focused on teaching the Word of God and explaining how we are able to incorporate the word into our daily lives.  Woman to woman is one of those books that touch every aspect of a woman’s life.

The writer focuses on key issues that affect each and every woman at some stage in their lives.  I have found that each of these issues that have been highlighted was prevalent at some time in my life.   

The book is easy to read and understand; constantly bringing the reader back to the Word of God with scriptures that make it understandable and how to incorporate the word into your own life.

I believe that because experienced each of the issues she highlighted it was easy to express her in such a way that other woman could relate.  The woman of today has a lot on their plates and as the writer says we all wear different “hats”. 

Social/Historical Context

Woman to woman is based on the writers live experiences and how she learned to trust in God Almighty with all the issues she faced.  The message she wants to bring across is that we can do even better when we have someone on our team.  That someone is the Lord Jesus Christ.

I believe because the writer has a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ it is possible for her to reveal all the key elements to make one journey that much easier.

Writing Style

The writer definitely knows what she is talking about; she has personal experience in these matters and has valid answers which can assist woman in similar circumstances.  The writing style is common place as well as evocation.    The writer is narrating her own life story and how she dealt with numerous circumstances with an ability to constantly draw on God’s help.

My thoughts

As Christian woman today we need to learn how to deal with issues in our lives, the writer has the ability to bring the Word of God into her writing, based on facts and circumstances.  The writer has to my mind a living relationship with the Lord God.

I believe many of the key issues that the writer wrote about are exactly what I have been struggling with in my own life and now I can see another person’s perspective on how to deal and relate to these issues.

You cannot fail in purchasing this book, it can only help you move forward in life and help you build a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.  Yes, I would definitely say this is a good read and you cannot go wrong in reading this well written, easy to read Book.

Where do you let #God #fit into your #life?

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind (intellect).  Matthew 22: 37

Sunday has its perks we go to Church, teach Sunday School, enjoy lunch with our families, take a nap get ready for the evening and then go to bed.

It’s Monday and we are all busy, today my life is a little different it is raining here in the “heartland” and we cannot do what we normally do.  There are no ways we can do our washing and get it hang out on the washing line.  It will be soaking wet with rain water.

As I was thinking about this I have been asking the Lord God for raining probably the whole of last week, each day walking outside and asking “Lord where is the rain?”  No rain today with all my washing lying in the washing machine, I see God sent me the rain I was asking Him about.

Now, where is God in my life?  I am serious, actively and positively looking to find God in each aspect of my entire life. 

I believe that I love the Lord my God with all my heart and with all my soul and with all my mind.  I truly believe that is how I feel about God.

Today I want you to think about your position to God.  Where do you fit God in?  Is God alive and well with you? 

We know that God has been around for ever and ever look at the word Colossians 1 verse 17 says “and He Himself existed before all things, and in Him all things consist (cohere, and held together).”  To my mind God is with me right this very minute and I love Him with all my heart and mind.

If you aren’t sure where God is in your life, take a moment and mediate on His word, find time and spend it with Him.  Invite Him back into Your life again.  Without God we are nothing.

Electricity and Water Issues – Mpumalanga Witbank South Africa

As a resident of this place I truly am so upset, we cannot do much about it because it seems this place is out to take every little bit out of their residence.  The municipality owes Eskom so much money and has not paid the bill for the usage of Electricity.  Let me tell you something if we miss one payment they cut off the electricity and make you pay penalty fees to have it switched back on.

We also suffer the inconvenience of no electricity which also affects our water.  The water, by the way, is another story all on its own.  If you drink this water you will really be violently sick.  Resulting in us needing to buy bottled water which cost us more, as we are paying for water at home too.

As a stay home mom, I cannot do my washing on Mondays because the electricity is switched off at 06h00 am to 08h00 am and the water is non-existent.  To top it off tonight we go through the same thing again from 17h00 to 19h30 pm no lights.  Don’t be misled this will happen on a daily basis the weekend is no different.  We are paying Sandton rates and tax’s in Witbank.

My question is why must the people who are paying their bills to be affected by

the negligence of the municipality?  We are being kept accountable for their mistakes.  What is going to become of our cities?