Dark Eden

Did you know there is a place called Blood Falls in Antarctica?

In the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica, a remarkably blood-like flow oozes out of the ice and down the tongue of Taylor Glacier onto the frozen surface of West Lake Bonney. 

Below its strange geography lies a biological mystery scientists call "Dark Eden," the perfect place to begin the story of a world that has lost its soul as it rages on a collision course with justice. The novel Blood Falls pulls back the veil on a fascinating and fresh portrayal of the end of an age. CMADDICT.com has done an amazing job of producing the audio of the Preface and 1st chapter of the book. 

Why post a book about the Apocalypse on a website devoted to the celebration of Life?

Because I'm the author of the book, and I'm an ardent supporter of the pro-life movement...from the moment of conception to the natural end of the physical body. The novel Blood Falls reflects that in both concept and mission. Though it deals with hard issues in the fictional depiction of God's judgment upon an apostate world, God is always in the business of bringing life out of death. Even as He pours out His indignation upon the evil in the land, He is always working to bring humanity to Him. 

When I wrote this book, I wept as I penned the words to Chapter 35: Rachel's Gift. I still weep every time I read it. 

This chapter stirs my soul because it declares that God is Life. He's the King of the living. He rejoices in bringing life out of death. 

We honor Him when we get the message.

The coming Tribulation will not include alien zombies and purple skies.

 

The events portrayed in the prophetic portions of Scripture have been tortured until they hardly resemble anything modern folks can appreciate or take seriously. The day is fast approaching, however, when they will come upon the earth, exactly as predicted by the Bible. 

In real time. In this age. 

Those who have already accepted the gift of life offered in the sacrifice and resurrection of God's Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, will escape the tribulation of the Apocalypse before it begins. Those who waited, however, will still have the opportunity to choose life, though at great cost.

If it was ever the time to investigate what the Bible has to say about the future of Earth, the time is now.

Listen here: Blood Falls Chapter One with audio 

Learn more: Bloodfalls.net

Many thanks to Kevin Thorson, founder and senior editor of CMADDICT.com for his vision and work on the project. Be sure to check out the entire site. It's filled with quality content, awesome music, and inspiring stories. Need a lift for your spirit today? Check out the devotionals, too!

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6. Are you a music lover? CMADDICT.com (a Christian music website) offers free downloadable songs from their website (legal and 100% free). There's also online radio stations that offer a streaming of popular Christian tracks (all free): K-Love, Effect Radio (Christian Rock), Positive Life Radio, NRT Radio One - this is a selective list only, there's many more available online (especially, if you search for it on the web).

Looking for more? YouTube is the perfect way to discover new music. Type your criteria in the search field for what you want, and listen to your heart's content. There's music videos from artists themselves, lyric videos, instrumental music, and so much more!

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Amazon.com includes a wide range of games for purchase - downloadable PC games, platform titles, and gaming apps. Don't want to spend the money? Big Fish Games allows a downloadable free trial play on most of their titles (you will need to download their game manager app to play). *Note* If you search "free games" online (Big Fish Games should be safe - I've used it), always be careful about downloading them - you could unknowingly add a malicious bug to your computer.

8. If you like to cook, Pinterest is your place. Unfamiliar with this site? Pinterest is an online community with "pins" from all sources imaginable (online or uploaded from users). You can find photos, videos, self-help articles, art, and etc. - this includes a number of recipes! Take the time to search for a meal that makes your mouth water, and save the recipe to your board (if you have one) or write it down on a piece of paper. Gather the needed ingredients, and cook yourself/family a delicious new serving of food. Want to save money? No problem. Pinterest also offers pins with meals on a tight budget.

9. Are you a sociable type, but can't leave the house? Blogs are a constructive avenue to connect with others like yourself. You can start your own blog with blogger.com or wordpress.com (both free), and share your ideas, life, and adventures. Without creating your own blog, another way to connect is to search the internet for like-minded bloggers/writers. Narrow your search down with what interests you (motherhood, photography, books...), and spend some time within that community. You can do so much on a blog - enter a giveaway, read articles, and chat with people.

10. Take up a hobby or pursue one of your favorites pastimes. You can scrapbook, piece a puzzle together, take photographs, sketch, read a book - do what brings you joy! You'll find that these are some of the best ways to de-stress from any situation.

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