but we'd like to believe that in Passion he was enthralled by ...
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I read the first book Passion. It was very erotic. The characters seemed developed. There is Passion, a widow with a husband who under-appreciated her and Mark was a man who could discern. I do admit, Mark did engage in bed sport, but we'd like to believe that in Passion he was enthralled by her innocence, whereas the other girls were just women to him.

Matthew is not his brother. He's shallow, but interested in Patience. I don't know if Ms. Valdez didn't want him to come off as a jerk, but his motives for wanting Patience seemed without merit. He totally lost me in the first pages, because I understood Mark and Passion's meeting and why it went so far, but I think the writer needed to flesh Patience and Matthew out. In real life too, would a brother-in-law and sister-in-law want to create bad blood by hooking up with each other. Mathew especially is growing through some heavy stuff, that I hoped would make him less randy goat and more thoughtful businessman. It would have been a great time for a slow-burning friendship leading to love.
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One of the best books on how to intensely know the heart of God, through a man that loves God with a passion.
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Masterfully describes the "Wild" Knight's feelings, from attraction to falling in love, with Agnes Moor, an intelligent, highly skilled diplomat and strong female character of African origin. She had dreamed about him since a casual meeting. Now Agnes has doubts, but she cannot refuse this noble man who knows what he wants, and what he wants is her. Pitty we only have five stars. I would have given it more...
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What makes Haig such a wonderful author for me is the passion and depth in her characters. This is my 3rd read by Haig and I'm excited to say that her books just keep getting more and more enthralling.

I read {The Messenger} before {Glory}, but neither needs the other for a complete read. Here we find the main character, Sammael, the cast out angel of darkness from heaven sentenced to live through time while awaiting mankind's destruction so that he may return to heaven at the world's end. He encompasses all evil, and yet Haig writes the character in such a way that you pity him at times even while detesting him. There is this beautiful irony in him, in that he was created flawed and is so like mankind, and yet he is so disgusted by us and the love given to us. {Glory} is both thrilling and sensual at times and inspirational to the heart. It spans many time periods and locals, from ancient Egypt, Rome, Eden, Jesus' time and current day, this is definitely one to read.
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In despite, all the efforts people some times do to show God as merciless tyran dictating rules to opress us, I know deep inside my heart that they only fear what they can't understand and nonetheless it exists, it is real and He is certainly a loving Father and Mother whom is willing to help us whenever we call out His Name. He mesmerizes me, every time. After all, indeed, our history is also His History.
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If we are to gain any useful insight into the unique character, interests, and intentions of this new pontiff, it is imperative that we appreciate the forces that have molded his mind and life. Only when we have done this will it become blindingly clear why this man was the perfect Vatican choice.
Francis has already demonstrated considerable personal ability to sway multitudes of wavering Catholics in diverting them from contemplating the depressing spectacle of a corrupt and depraved ecclesiastical institution. Though the road has been beset with embarrassments, setbacks, and obstacles, Francis is effectively brushing past the real causes and consequences of the terrible moral crisis of Romanism and resettling the minds of the faithful. They have become enthusiastic spectators of a masterful theatrical presentation of "authentic" old-style spirituality. For example, it can be seen from the moment of his first appearance on the balcony after his election when he sincerely implored the population of St. Peters Square to "pray for him," to his ongoing practice of embracing the untouchable and the unclean, washing the feet of ordinaries and enemies. Thus has Francis consistently created an atmosphere in which despairing and disillusioned Catholics around the world are now ready both to hear him, and more importantly, to be led by him. His determined mission to rescue the "church" using forms and techniques of Jesuit mystical spirituality is bearing remarkable fruit. It is a startling contemporary testimony to the enduring power of the Ignatian way to disarm its victims and draw them into willing submission.
A mouth speaking great things. Pope Francis's outreach to Islam represents another tactical re-appraisal of circumstances and opportunities for the Vatican. The profound danger for Evangelical people is that they might incautiously support a push for peace by Francis while not appreciating the Papacy's claim to be the only true spokesman for Christ on this earth. This subtle assumption of the supreme authority of the Papacy is deeply embedded in all the Vatican's efforts to push its agenda of interfaith ecumenicity. Bible-believing Christians must recall the truth that the Pope is not a "first among equals" as a bishop, as he may with feigned humility claim. He is not even a bishop in the biblical sense of the term. Pope Francis is the head of a totalitarian hierarchy. Francis has his own secular government inside Vatican City and more property worldwide than any other person on the planet. He has territorial dominions, cardinals, worldwide ambassadors, a legislature, jurisprudence, laws, advocates, taxes, banks, foreign treaties, ambitious plans, and policy, more than any other secular prince. Yet, he differs from other secular leaders. Francis's spiritual commerce goes hand in hand with his civil power, claiming infallibility and international recognition.
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The way he writes about the woman's thoughts and feelings is amazing. You know that there was a deep deep connection there that most people want more than anything to have with someone, but never will.
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What an amazing man.  Just goes to show that you can do and be who you want to if you are prepared to put the hard work in.  Although he had a natural ability to follow his passions, we all have!  We just have to find out own.
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It was extremely enlightening that much of what we thought Michelangelo was portraying was not exactly what we thought it was.
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Not only did the photographs in this magnificent production touch the heart, but the words of the Holy Father are emblazoned in our minds for all to see for years to come.  His holiness shows his tenderness and love of children in the words and pictures, revealing his compassion, humor, and child-like love.
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A quick read filled with passion and makes me want to go listen to a Englishman talk!
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Review of Un-Armed, Un-Armored and Un-Escorted, by John R. Johnson, Jr. Col. USAF (Retired)  Review by David Conn, author of  Lednorf's Dilemma, The Specific Density of Scientists, and The Pleasure of Fiends, An Orthodox Study of Evil.

Col. Johnson has allowed us a vivid understanding of the pains and personal struggles of a very young man who went to the aid of his country and people at a time when a world wide horror had just begun with no sign that it would be brought to a right and peaceful end for years to come. With only hope and carefully suppressed fears this 19 year-old volunteered for a military engagement of such proportions that he could not begin to imagine it. We are taken through all levels, mental and physical, of his next three years wherein he was sustained by loyalty and love for his mother, for his country, and for his Lord.

Through it all he managed to keep notes and letters from and to his mother and others that, along with his fascinating accounts and anecdotes, draw us into the bellicose world of drama and suspense that few of us on our own can imagine. And now he gives all the details by way of a marvelously written book,

Because of Colonel Johnson, we gain a renewed acquaintance with the grief and misery in that fiercest of all the wars in history. Yet it is obvious that he had a purpose in writing this book that is quite likely beyond just getting his life, his yearnings, his struggles (some common, some distinctive) laid out in a rather formal manner, so that he and others of us can learn what it means to be alive in a quickeningly moribund world. For I discern that he shares a passion with the wisest of our statesmen: And that is, first, that we learn - and never forget - what happens when the world and its nations become lapse in their love for the Lord of all creation; and, second, that our surviving these horrors is due precisely to those among us who are disciplined, dedicated and responsible servants of Truth.

The book gets five stars, not only for it having accomplished the impressive telling of an exciting war story, but for the fact that its author is an unusually honest and authentic warrior for his nation and for the Lord.

Our nation is gradually losing these men of great stature. Yet Colonel Johnson's book does contain a sublime message: There is important work ahead for all of us.
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I love the passion in the delivery plus the energy that he brings to his music. I hope he keeps his honesty that he shared in his feeling words that he chose. He has plenty of wisdom, he must be an old soul reborn. I enjoyed the album.
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Love is powerful. We crave to experience it and to share it. If you've lost hope of being loved or having someone to love this book is for you. I didn't want the book to end.
I felt like I was walking with a lover compelled to tell stories about his beloved.
Nicholas Deere began the story by showing the need for a lover. Then he shared in the most delicate way how he sought to meet his need. This sequed to his true Lover finding him. The best part for me is how the love of Christ transformed him into a man who could love a woman the way Christ loves the church.
Top takeaway: Don't lose hope.
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The author shares some ideas about how much God desires for us to spend time with Him and for us to be willing to do it to find out His true heart's desire.
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From the moment I read the thoughts of the character Anne-Marie, I was stunned...and double checked the title page...did a man really write this?  How does he know how women think when some of us can barely speak our own thoughts?

Impressive not only in its force of mystery and depth of passion, this book takes a very thoughful look at the human desire for love and listens in on the innermost thoughts of men and women alike.

I found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable read and can't wait to see what Mr. Manlow writes next.
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Grant is a passionate person, but it took an amazing woman to tame him