“Tha-Reee!”
In recent
weeks my sons have spent their evenings watching the NBA Finals, energetically
cheering on the San Antonio Spurs. Most game nights, their animated antics
interrupted me as I attempted to prepare for the release of my debut novel, Of the Persecuted.
But it was difficult
to get irritated with my handsome, blond blessings. This held especially true
when they jumped off the couch screaming "Tha-Reee!" every time the
San Antonio Spurs hit a long shot.
My boys
love basketball. They appreciate fundamentals. Dribbling. Pivoting. Passing. Well-executed
shots. Not traveling. Not double-dribbling. Not two-handed shots. Not selfish
shots. They admire players who’ve gone down in history as executors of such
fundamentals—Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Tim Duncan, and my own personal
favorite, John Stockton.
Their
love for basketball, and for three-pointers led me to think about the best
"Tha-Reee!" of all time—the Trinity. One God, three distinct
persons. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Like time, God
represents past, present, and future. One is not separate from the other. He is
a Father to the fatherless. He is a Savior for the lost. He is a Guide in
prayer and truth. God’s plan for us is the best well-executed shot of all time,
guided by His fundamentals outlined in scripture.
To
non-believers, the Trinity may be a difficult concept to grasp. It certainly
was for me before the Lord saved me in my early twenties. But it makes perfect
sense when you open your heart to the One True God. Believe me. Seek
Him and you will seek no more.
So while
the NBA Finals are in full swing, the best "Tha-Reee!" of all time
dominates all of our seasons. And we are grateful.
Back
Cover Blurb:
Laila Pennedy awaits death by hanging. For the
Rendow Clan rules the Woodlands Region, aiming to slaughter the Faithful. And
she deserves to die. But Lars Landre, the man destined to lead the Faithful out
of persecution, has other plans hidden behind his rare and mysterious blue
eyes. Rescue.
Following the daring escape, Laila seeks the
path of a warrior and vows revenge against the Rendow Clan. She embarks on a
dangerous journey with Lars, one in which they endeavor to reach the promised
safety of a magical village, to train for battle, and to ultimately assure freedom
for those with faith in the Maker.
Clashes of weapons and souls. Brutal loss of
lives. Unrequited love. How in all the Woodlands will Laila survive?
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Of the Persecuted at:
When Angie Brashear isn’t working or taking
care of her family, she writes. Usually at night after her kids fall asleep.
She’s a fan of speculative fiction and an avid runner, both of which perplex
her nonfiction-reading, football-loving husband. Saved in her early twenties,
Angie is grateful for the Lord’s presence in all aspects of her life. She is
originally from Rockland, Maine and currently resides in Cameron, Texas with
her husband and three children.
Follow her at http://facebook.com/AngieBrashearAuthor,
https://twitter.com/AngieBrashear,
and http://angiebrashear.com.
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