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...