Pastor and author, Dann
Stouten, offers an imaginative novel that explores the big questions we all
have about what lies beyond this earthly life. Those hungry for a taste of
heaven will find in The Gate hope, encouragement, and pure joy.
When an ad for a vacation
cottage catches the eye of a man on the edge of burnout, he impulsively sets
off to visit the property while his wife and daughters are away. When he
arrives and is ushered through the gate, he finds something far different from
the typical vacation retreat. In fact, it seems he may have found the back door
to heaven. The proprietor and people from his past welcome him with food, rest,
and conversation until what started out as a little escape from everyday life
turns into an experience he will never forget.
Dann A. Stouten is senior pastor of Community Reformed Church in
Zeeland, Michigan, one of the fastest-growing churches on the West
Michigan lakeshore. After a highly successful career in the auto
industry, Dann returned to school and earned his DMin in narrative
preaching. This is his first novel.
Purchase: Amazon
My Review:
What a profound, page turning read. It pulls your attention right from
the start. Who wouldn't want the chance that was given to Schuyler Hunt.
Of course, like him, I would have to be convinced to leave.
Loved the play on names here....Paradise Reality with Agent Michael DeAngelo. We are experiencing answers, and in a most wonderful way. This tale makes you think...Satan is not God's equal...he never was, he was the same as Michael the Archangel...of course!!
Another thought that I picked up on and agree with is Life on Earth is Preschool for Eternity. Well said.
If you don't read another book this year, this one will stay with you for the rest of your life. A total must read for a Christian. Love it!
I received this book through Revell's Book Blogger Program, and was not required to give a positive review.
Loved the play on names here....Paradise Reality with Agent Michael DeAngelo. We are experiencing answers, and in a most wonderful way. This tale makes you think...Satan is not God's equal...he never was, he was the same as Michael the Archangel...of course!!
Another thought that I picked up on and agree with is Life on Earth is Preschool for Eternity. Well said.
If you don't read another book this year, this one will stay with you for the rest of your life. A total must read for a Christian. Love it!
I received this book through Revell's Book Blogger Program, and was not required to give a positive review.
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