Deus Misereatur

The Rule of Three by Eric Walters My rating: 4 of 5 stars This Youth Dystopia story revolves around the theme of the disintegration of civilization when a global virus hits all computer programs - cell phones, cars with computers, lap tops, planes, the power grid, etc. Quickly, out of the questioning confusion sweeping over the population, a few main characters rise to the top. Adam, a sixteen year old guy whose mom is the Captain of the police precinct and his dad is a Delta pilot, and Herb, a retired, 70ish government "employee" who has been in hot and hostile situations throughout his career. There are other, minor main characters that keep the story moving, such as Todd, Lori, and Brett. The story narrows down to the neighborhood which becomes a fairly resilient self-contained community. Most of the first half of the book is the building of community within the neighborhood and the growing sense of "belonging". There are moments of adventure and alarm as t...

O God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, who executes lovingkindness, justice and righteousness in the earth, and in these you delight (Jeremiah 9.24); hear us as we draw near and intercede for your Church and the world. We pray for your Church throughout the nations, as well as for Crossings Community Church; Shartel Church of God; South Agnew Church of God; Edmond Church of God; and Southern Hills Church of God . Fill us with courage and godly determination as we aim at seeking first your kingdom and your righteousness; fill up all our lack, grant us good health; guide our every step in holy ways, strengthening our desire to be faithful Disciples of Christ. And grant us to treat our enemies and detractors with the same gracious kindness with which you treated us when we were your enemies. O Lord, hear our prayer. Lord God, whose delight is seen in your readiness to show mercy; be gracious to all those who have strayed away from your ways, and those who are o...