Welcome to the Blog Tour for Vanished by Dr. David Jeremiah with Sam O'Neal, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Vanished
Series: The Vanished Series #1
Author: Dr. David Jeremiah with Sam O'Neal
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: June 30, 2025
Genre: Christian Fiction
New York Times bestselling author Dr. David Jeremiah's theological insights are already valued by millions of readers. Now he brings that same depth to novels that explore the end of the world...
As leader of a special military unit charged with stopping potential pandemics before they spread, John "Haggs" Haggerty has a front-row seat to the sharp increase in natural disasters that precede the Rapture--including plagues, earthquakes, famines, wars, and rumors of war. And each crisis is becoming more intense.
Meanwhile, his own world feels like it's falling apart. He's still caught in the grief of messing up his relationship with his ex-wife, and he's trying to keep it together so that he can show up for his adult daughter before she wants him out of her life entirely. As both personal and professional situations push him to the brink, Haggs finds himself stretched further than ever in his desire to be the kind of good person he knows he should be.
Just when it seems as if things might turn around, Haggs is forced to decide between his need to find solutions and his need for personal redemption.
Vanished is Left Behind for a new generation--apocalyptic action and emotion that's infused with Dr. Jeremiah's perspective and compassion.
My thoughts: Imagine a world where natural disasters are coming more frequently and Covid-19 has had several more pandemics follow in its wake, leaving the world tired and on the verge of becoming a bigger mess. When John Haggerty find himself in the middle of a pandemic that starts to bring things to a head, it reminds him of his past relationships. I appreciated the message that passing off being "good" as being "Godly" isn't enough, no matter what the world around us says. Something John learns the hard way when The Rapture starts.
While this book is interesting and well written, I don't agree that the Rapture will be a thing in the end times. While I think it doesn't hurt to live our lives in such a way that we would be taken up if it were to happen, I think that our goal needs to be living a Godly life in preparation for living with God when we pass from this life. I feel like I should tack my two cents on since I don't want people to lose hope if there isn't a Rapture and we have to go through trials in the end times.
This is a wonderful book to pick up and enjoy no matter where you stand on the question of a Rapture. It leaves off at a bit of a cliff hanger, so be prepared for that!
I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.
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About the Author
Dr. David Jeremiah is the founder of Turning Point, an international ministry committed to providing Christians with sound Bible teaching through radio and television, the Internet, live events, and resource materials and books. He is the author of more than fifty books, including The Book of Signs, The Great Disappearance, Where Do We Go from Here? and The Coming Golden Age.
Dr. Jeremiah serves as the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. He and his wife, Donna, have four children and twelve grandchildren.Connect with Dr. Jeremiah by visiting davidjeremiah.org to follow him on social media and sign up for email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(3) winners will each receive a signed copy of Vanished, an NIV Jeremiah Study Bible, and a Dr. David Jeremiah Daily Devotional "Living in His Light!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 18, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 25, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. No shipping restrictions. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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thanks for sharing your thoughts! So much about the End Times is open to interpretation, you're right, but whatever happens we know Jesus will be right there through it all with us!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an interesting theme. Sounds like a captivating read.
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