Blood Covenant

By Lisa Harris

Description:

Paige Ryan and Nick Gilbert are trapped in an overpopulated African refugee camp where an outbreak of measles erupts and renegade soldiers block their only way out. Desperate for vaccines, they must put their own lives in the hands of God as they fight for the safety of the refugees under their protection.

Book Takeaway:

In the story, the main character, Paige, in particular, comes to the realization that she has to admit her weaknesses and fears and rely only on God’s strength. There are numerous examples in the Bible of men and women who God called to serve Him in an extraordinary way through His power. Gideon was victorious with only three hundred men, a handful of trumpets, jars, and torches. Esther saved her people from the threat of death, David was a shepherd boy who became king of a nation, and I could go on and on.

God calls us in the middle of our ordinary, run-of-the-mill, take-out-the-trash- and drive-the-kids-to-school routine. So stop and ask yourself this one question. How do you see God calling you to make a difference in your world? He’s the one who will give you the strength to do extraordinary things for Him.

Why the author wrote this book:

Living in Africa has made me look at the world differently. I’ve learned to enjoy a slower pace, less commercialism, and an emphasis on relationships. It’s also made me more appreciative of the opportunities and freedoms that I have. Writing Blood Covenant allowed me to take a suspense story I want to tell and combine it with an issue I feel passionate about.