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The Rise of Aredor Claire M. Banschbach Tate Publishing and Enterprise, LLC. 127 East Trade Center Terrace Mustang, OK 73064 www.tatepublishing.com ISBN: 978-1-62854-194-6; $22.99; 2014. Reviewed by Dr. Michael Philliber for Deus Misereatur (01/14) Rising from the Ashes (4 1/2 stars out of 5)   We love to read stories of redemption, restoration, rescue and rising from the ashes. These kinds of stories give us hope that no matter how bleak or desperate a situation might be, there can be a better end. Claire Banschbach has recently entered into the fantasy-fiction world with just such a story in her 324 page paperback, “The Rise of Aredor”, a work suited for teens and adults alike. This is Miss Banschbach’s first published story, and I’m certain the reader will see that not only is she a very talented author, but that she has a great future in the fantasy-fiction world. The main character of the book is prince Corin of Aredor. The storyline falls into t...

{I'm taking a risk and posting this series on my blog as I preach them. I hope that it will be received properly. Here is the audio file . It would be best to listen to the sermon as you walk through the manuscript. May God bless your hearing and reading of this sermon. Mike} ---- Hell Pt 1: Matthew 5:27-30 Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal; we look to you to help us through this evening series we are beginning, and especially as we scrutinize what your Scriptures teach about the terrifying subject of hell. Have mercy on us, Lord; help us; and change in us what needs to be changed for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. [See Edward Donnelly’s “ Biblical Teaching on the Doctrines of Heaven and Hell ”] What in the world would possess me to do such an insane thing as to dive into this subject about hell publicly? Recently one of the teachers at my sons’ school asked me to talk about Jonathan Edwards’ sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” As she explai...