The Hunger Games Trilogy

Years into the future, a great war leaves North America destitute. Out of the ashes rises the new country, Panem. There are 12 districts in Panem, which are all controlled by the powerful and wealthy Capital. To insure everyone remembers the great tragedy of what rebellion brings, two youth from each district (a boy and a girl), must compete in the televised gladiator-like Hunger Games each year.
Now, this setting might seem a bit dark, but the dark makes the light shine that much more! Yes, the Capitol is obviously evil, and many in the lower districts live in hunger and poverty. However, you see the spark of hope and love that the heroine, Katniss, brings when she saves her sister from the Hunger Games and goes in her place. I can't help but to think of Jesus' words "No greater love than this: than he who lays down his life for a friend."
I am secretly an action junkie. I think that's why I love these books so much. So don't think this book is just for girls. And though she does find herself in a love triangle much like in a certain vampire series, The Hunger Games series is about so much more than that. There is love, hope, disappointment, betrayal, death, and war. Some may not be happy with the ending, but all will enjoy the ride. (4 1/2 stars)

Tortured For Christ by Richard Wurmbrand

Warning: This book is not for the faint of heart. It is not for those who like to "look the other way." It will challenge you, to say the least. It will challenge the Western believer to step up and count the cost of following Jesus. Tortured for Christ will also inspire the Western believer to see the global Bride of Christ and her needs. Wurmbran calls us to meet those needs. He reminds us that when a part of the body is hurt, the tongue cries out. So it is that when part of the Body of Christ hurts, we are all effected. If you want to stay in your comfort zone, shut your eyes, and keep your apathy towards the persecuted Church, do not read this book. However, if you are looking for more in life than a vending-machine-in-the-sky-god, read on. If you want to find hope, read on. If you want to find a life that has purpose, meaning, and counts for something, read on. You will be dumbfounded, amazed, and humbled at the persecuted Church's love for not only Christ, but also her persecutors. This love will boggle the mind of nonbelievers. It is a love that surpasses all understanding. It is the love of Christ. (5 stars!)

Why Josiah Book Review?

Let me clarify one thing, I am not a writer. I don't have the patience, nor can I spell. I do, however, love a good story. I read one or more books a week at this point in my life. Why keep all that knowledge to myself? Besides, if I don't write it down, I will forget most of the book within months.
Why Josiah? Josiah was a young king in the Old Testament. The world around him knew nothing of the Truth of God's Word until the Torah was found and presented to him. When he read the Law (Torah), he not only repented of his own sin, but exposed the false idols and teachings of his generation. That is what I plan to do with this blog. I want to compare the books that I read to the Word of God and expose the false teaching of my generation that are hidden in our media and entertainment. I'm not the kind of person who sees evil in every shadow, and I think the Harry Potter books are about as evil as Cinderella. This journey will challenge me to examine, not only what I hear and see, but also what I read.