Monday, July 30, 2018

Book Review: Hope of Nations ~ John S. Dickerson


The premise is exactly as written on the cover: Standing strong in a post-truth post-Christian world.

Dickerson's book takes readers through current events and how ideologies are at war for control over peoples' minds and hearts. To help explain what is currently happening in our society and the world at large, there is a focus on five forces that are working to shape the world; each expanded upon within its own chapter.

Eye-opening, this book is intended to bring awareness, understanding, and be used as a preparedness tool. You will finish this book feeling more aware of the reasons surrounding current events, and encouraged to see that God is still in control. Events will continue to spiral more out of the realm of light into darkness. Yet, God's Word will always remain unchanged and His truth remains forever.

Dickerson reminds us that we need to remain (or become) rooted in God's Word, train our children in truth, reach out to others (even when it becomes more difficult) in Jesus' name, love and pray for our persecutors, and live fearlessly for our Lord.