Kathi Macias is an award-winning author of more than twenty fiction and nonfiction books. She has also ghostwritten and collaborated on books for a number of well-known individuals. She is a staff member for The Christian Communicator Manuscript Critique Service and a member of The Christian Proofreaders and Editors Network, Christian Authors Network, American Christian Fiction Writers, Christian Writers Fellowship International, Advanced Writers/Speakers Association, for who she serves as membership chair, and orange County Christian Writers Fellowship. She is the 2008 winner of AWSA’s Golden Scroll Award.
A Former newspaper columnist and string reporter, Macias is a credentialed minister and served as an associate pastor at a large church in Southern California, where she did biblical counseling, trained small group leaders, and oversaw support/recovery ministries. She is a popular speaker at churches, women’s clubs and retreats, and writers’ conferences, and has appeared on several radio and TV programs.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Murder.
Could there be a more chilling word?
Could it be any more horrible than to have a loved one killed, brutally and heartlessly, without obvious reason or motive?
When Liz Peterson’s elderly mother is found viciously beaten to death in her home, Liz and her husband, Charles, along with their grown son, John, and teenage daughter, Sarah, are horrified beyond words. Their previously predictable, respectable lives seem to have vanished without a trace, as they struggle to make sense of a senseless act.
And then a second blow-more devastating, if possible, than the first-rocks them to their core. John is arrested for his grandmother’s murder. As what’s left of the Peterson family begins to crumble under the weight of loss and accusation, the Petersons’ longstanding Christian faith is put to the test in a way they could never have imagined, and unconditional love is stretched to its limits. Will family ties and relationships withstand such a crushing blow, or will evil succeed in dividing and conquering this once close and inseparable family?
One store I shop frequently for everyday pantry items is Aldi. If you have an Aldi near you and you haven’t checked it out, now is the time! I live in a rural area so the 2 closest Aldi stores are each nearly 20 miles away so if I am in the area, I always make it a point to stop and stock up on basic items.
The first bargain I noticed today was a dozen large eggs for $0.49 each. Other good deals were:
1 pound butter quarters for $1.49 – both salted and unsalted
8 ounce cream cheese for $0.79
Premium brown sugar spiral sliced ham for $1.99 per pound OR
Appleton half spiral sliced honey ham for $1.49 per pound
5 pounds flour for $1.59
Most canned vegetables are $0.49 per can
Tomato sauce for $0.25 per can
Fudge brownie mix for $1.29 per box (makes a 9 X 13 ” pan)
I can find many of the food items I consider necessary to keep in my pantry at Aldi. They have a large selection of canned food, breads, cereal, cookies and candy, refrigerated and dairy products, produce, frozen products and fresh meats. In addition, every week they also have special purchases. Most of the food items will be store brand but I have never bought anything that wasn’t good.
You can find out if there is a store near you or sign up for the Aldi email list to be notified of the new specials at http://aldi.us/index_ENU_HTML.htm
Mix together a mega church and a satanic cult then throw in a special ops reject who thinks he has been chosen to judge the church and you have the makings of an interesting supernatural thriller. Angel of Wrath is an action packed adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
As I read Angel of Wrath I noticed a sad commentary about the modern church. So many have become so focused on growing their church that they have sometimes compromised the true Gospel to attract members. It is no wonder that outsiders are better able to identify the hypocrisy than the people who claim to be followers of Christ.
There are many lessons to be learned in Angel of Wrath. The importance of forgiveness is just one that is covered. Mr. Myers also gives us a wonderful example of spiritual warfare and the power over darkness that true worship holds.
So not only was Angel of Wrath an entertaining story, but also left me with plenty to consider. I highly recommend Angel of Wrath and hope to read The Voice asap.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Well, one thing led to another and even though I got C’s in my one writing class in college (and told God I could do anything for him but write) I got my first writing job for a TV series. And then another and then some directing jobs and finally some books. (I think I’ve written and/or directed a few dozen films and about 60 books). The projects have won about 40 awards, I get to travel all over the world, and I’m having the time of my life. I often think that none of this would have happened if I lived my life my way. I would have never chosen writing and directing for a living. Instead, I might be in somebody’s mouth this very minute drilling away as a dentist. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with being a dentist, it’s just not what I was designed for. So, everywhere I go, I encourage people to say yes to God, no matter how foolish it may feel, because by doing that, they’ll be in the center of His will and living a cooler life than they’d ever dreamed possible. It’s not always easy and it can be a little scary…but it’s anything but boring!
Today I live in California, not too far from Hollyweird (where I’m still trying to make a difference) with two cats, two kids, one dog and one wife.
Another Faithword book by Bill Myers is The Voice.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Thirteen-year-old Jazmin, her ex-Special Ops uncle Charlie, and former FBI agent Lisa are reunited in the second of the Voice of God series to stop a an assassin driven to murder members of a megachurch led by Lisa’s brother. This assassin has drawn in a coven of teens toying with satanic practices to support his efforts. The naive youth engage in ceremonies that appear to usher in the death of each of his victims. When their rituals open a portal into the spiritual realm, a terrifying and mysterious entity crosses over to our world.
The battle culminates with the capture of Lisa’s father as the next target and a Black Mass requiring both their deaths as a sacrifice. The team will, once again, have to rely on all their wits, strength, and faith to survive in this action-packed, unearthly warfare.
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Kathi Macias is an award-winning author of more than twenty fiction and nonfiction books. She has also ghostwritten and collaborated on books for a number of well-known individuals. She is a staff member for The Christian Communicator Manuscript Critique Service and a member of The Christian Proofreaders and Editors Network, Christian Authors Network, American Christian Fiction Writers, Christian Writers Fellowship International, Advanced Writers/Speakers Association, for who she serves as membership chair, and orange County Christian Writers Fellowship. She is the 2008 winner of AWSA’s Golden Scroll Award.
Murder.
One store I shop frequently for everyday pantry items is Aldi. If you have an Aldi near you and you haven’t checked it out, now is the time! I live in a rural area so the 2 closest Aldi stores are each nearly 20 miles away so if I am in the area, I always make it a point to stop and stock up on basic items.
