Book Review: Be The People

The Jamestown settlers, the Pilgrims, and the Puritans all made a covenant with God when they arrived on the shores of these United States of America. Their covenant with God was that the Gospel of Jesus Christ would go forth to all nations from these shores.

We the people have moved far away from the original covenant our forefathers made with God. Our current President, Barak Obama, has stated that the United States of America is no longer a Christian nation. Author and professor of political science and law at Vanderbilt University, Carol M. Swain, PhD, presents a clear and direct response to the shifting of America's foundation away from Christianity in her book, “Be the People, A Call to Reclaim America's Faith and Promise”.

“Be The People” wastes no time getting into the most controversial of issues causing fierce debate among all Americans concerned about the direction our nation is heading. The author presents and responds to each issue passionately and intelligibly. “Be The People” closes with the Carol M. Swain PhD detailing steps toward reclaiming America. The first is we must, and I quote, “make a concerted effort to know the biblical principles that motivated so may of our forbears.”

“Be The People” is a “tough” read. It is not that the book is difficult to read but what the information given will do to the heart. The tremendous amount of data the author presents enlightens, encourages, and even evokes anger. The time is now for Christians in America to come to our senses, wake up, and cry out to Almighty God.

I recommend this book to all who share concerns about the direction our politicians are taking this nation in. To rephrase the Apostle James, “Be doers of the Word, not readers only!” Yes, Carol M. Swain PhD, I agree with these words, “may God have mercy on our nation.”

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Book Review: Red Sky in the Morning

Many are the cries of warning to the United States of America about the storms approaching on our horizon. "Red Sky in the Morning, How You Can Help Prevent America's Gathering Storms" by Bill Bright and John N. Damoose. The book was published by NewLife Publications in 1998.


The opening chapter introduces the concept of the book using the old weather proverb:
     Red sky in the morning, sailor take warning.
     Red sky at night, sailor's delight.


The fourfold purpose of the book is given:

• To help us to understand why God created America.
• To see how far we have already traveled down the broad road to destruction.
• To prayerfully consider a practical plan of action for personal spiritual renewal.
• To provide us with an opportunity to commit ourselves to the task of helping restore America and reaching the world for Christ.

Four divisions of the book detail each purpose:

• PART I: A Nation of Purpose
• PART II: A Nation Unravels
• PART III: An Appeal to the Church
• PART IV: A Plan for Spiritual Renewal

"Red Sky in the Morning" presents America as a nation founded for reaching the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The authors make the case of America being a nation founded on Christian principles. Part II opens with a chapter titled, "The Battle for America's Soul". The book details our falling away from God as a nation extensively.


If the storm clouds were on the horizon thirteen years ago, we are feeling the winds of the tempest blowing today. I find it unique how a book written thirteen years ago could describe our current national situation we face now.


I find "Red Sky in the Morning", by Bill Bright and John N. Damoose an interesting and provocative read. I find their description of our nation's history fascinating. I must also echo the warning given in the book of the impending storm facing our nation. I must also echo the call of the authors for the Church to "wake up".


"Red Sky in the Morning" is worth the time you will spend reading it. I rate it four out of five stars. God bless...