Monday, March 21, 2016

The questioning of truth

"Imagine a court room. A humble, quiet man has been brought in. He is being accused of a crime. No one seems to know exactly what kind of crime, even the judge doesn’t know for sure. What he does know however, is that all kind of charges and complaints have been filed against this man. He is trying to sort things out. Justice must prevail!

During the trial several people come forward to tell lies about the defendant, who appears particularly quiet and peaceful during this ordeal. His sad but friendly eyes drift around the room only to rest for a mere second or so on some of his countrymen. They look back with hatred and spit in his direction as if to silence his kindness..."

So begins my new book Spirit of Truth. Looking back at the events in the courtroom, where Jesus stood before Pilate, we can see a desperate cry emerge. A cry that still lingers in our courtrooms today. As a matter of fact it lingers in our homes, schools, political arena, businesses, and even in our churches: 'And what is truth?' 

In Spirit of Truth the reader is being challenged to answer Pilate's question, not just inside the courtroom... but where it matters most: in our daily lives.

'A delightful book, well thought out and relevant to us today... A book you will certainly read often.'

The message in this book is very inspiring and encouraging, especially if you find yourself struggling from time to time to stay hopeful and positive in a world  that has taken a free fall into lawlessness.

The paperback edition will be published and distributed in Europe (where I am residing), but there is also a Kindle edition which is now available at Amazon for just $2.99.

Spirit of Truth is the sixth book in a series about the Ten Commands in the 21st century. The message is related to the 9th commandment: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor'. 

6 comments:

  1. This sounds like a very informative book.Will it ever be in paperback in the US?

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    1. Paperback will only be in Europe due to very high S&H Cecelia. I can send you a free copy however, if you are willing to review :)

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  2. Congratulations, Marja! This sounds like a wonderful and insightful book. It's going on my to be read list. :)

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    1. It will be a good one to have on your to be read list Karen :) It is a serious message for our churches and society today! Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Very timely, Marja, in light of the political battles raging in our nation, which make me ashamed. I appreciate you writing this!

    Happy Easter,
    Jen

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    1. Very timely indeed Jeanette, the 'funny' thing is that I started writing this back in 2008 and I kept in on my desk... I struggled to finish it... and at the beginning of this year I was prompted to publish it. Timing is everything , thank you lord!

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