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A Christian Review of Twilight

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Review by John Hileman

Deuteronomy 12:23 “Only be sure that thou eat not the blood: for the blood is the life; and thou mayest not eat the life with the flesh.”

People are weird, and they think weird things. Not you. I'm talking about them. You know, those people, the kind of people who can read a book they outright reject as truth, and find their own truth in it. Centuries ago someone probably read this passage from the Bible, or a passage like it, and decided to extrapolate that a “life force” exists in blood, and God (being mean like He is) didn't want us to have this awesome “life force” stuff. And the notion of vampires was born. It was a weird thought then, and it's a weird thought now—made even weirder by the hundreds of books and movies glamorizing the idea that humans can live forever, beautiful and with superpowers, and never have to stand before the judgment throne of God if they just partake of this special blood that has the “life force” in it.

Here is another weird thought: Twilight is a vampire book, and therefore, “of the devil.” Most of my dear brothers and sisters who have made this statement have never read the book. I would agree with them if this were an ordinary vampire book. God tells us to set our minds on things that are pure, true and lovely. Dark figures flying through the night, sucking blood out of human victims is hardly pure and lovely. Not to mention the fact that a story about vampires desensitizes readers to an important Biblical truth: don't drink blood. But Twilight is not your typical vampire story. It is the story of a young man named Edward who was bitten by a vampire many years ago yet chooses not to give in to the evil that now courses through his veins. Instead of following the blood lust like other vampires—hunting humans as prey—Edward chooses to do the best he can with the hand he has been dealt: he hunts animals rather than people.

As the story unfolded for me, I found myself liking Edward more and more. Instead of giving in and saying, “This is just how I am,” he chose the harder path of moral integrity and restraint. We could all learn a thing from Edward. In a culture of, “Do what feels good,” and “Do what you think is right,” we need more heroes like Edward. We all have a monster just under the skin, but we don't have to obey it. Edward reminds us that we can resist our base nature and choose something higher.

When all is said and done, Twilight is the story of an immature teen girl, her vampire sweetheart, and a werewolf who wishes he had the girl. But I think readers will get much more from this book. It is a clean, solid story with thought provoking allegories on sin and eternal life. If you can get by the fact that Edward drinks the blood of animals, there is a rich love story here, unlike anything you've ever read.

I only recommend Twilight. I have not read the other books by Stephanie Meyer. Please leave a comment below, and let me know what you think of Twilight the book, the movie, the series, and other books by Stephanie Meyer.

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Down Home Romance: Merrillee Whren

Montana Match by Merrillee Whren

Review by Heather Harden

It wasn’t love at first sight for me when I met Parker Watson, the hero of “Montana Match” byMerrillee Whren (Love Inspired, January 2012.) This cowboy’s heart is colder than a Montana winter. The only thing that can melt this glacier is his young twin daughters.

He has reason to be bitter. Six years ago unfounded accusations and malicious gossip cost Parker his career, his reputation, his friends, and the woman he loved. Taking refuge on his ranch, Parker’s lived the life of a recluse-staunchly avoiding the town of Stockton and the residents that shunned him.

He believes he’s protecting his daughters from Stockton’s scorn by keeping them in the nest.  But when the girls’ nanny and teacher moves away, the working dad is desperate to find a replacement.

After an unexpected meeting with recently unemployed Brittany Gorman, Parker makes her a generous offer. But Brittany has reservations, she’s a former financial planner and sometimes substitute teacher, who feels ill-equipped for the challenge of schooling two energetic girls. Despite her misgivings, Brittany feels God is pushing her outside of her comfort zone, so she reluctantly accepts the position.

After a rocky start, Brittany fits in with the family, bringing fun and a fresh perspective to the lives of Parker and his girls. Brittany’s rock-solid faith in the God that Parker hasn’t had any more use for than he does the folks of Stockton has him considering that it might be time to let go of the past. Slowly Parker begins to warm to Brittany’s optimistic spirit and hardworking ways.

But his inability to forgive and forget the past, causes strife between the pair. Brittany’s determination to expose the girls to the simple joys of town life angers Parker. His icy tongue will have you reaching for a parka.

Spring is slow in coming to Parker’s heart. But seeds of hope and change take root in his life. Parker’s journey from silent and sulking to a changed creature in Christ seems as natural as a winter snowfall. By the end, even this Carolina beach girl would be willing to be his Montana Match!

I don’t think it’s too soon to say that “Montana Match” is one of my favorite books of 2012!

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