EVANGELISTIC FICTION

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 21:08:00 +0000

Enjoy this #BookBubble: https://bublish.com/bubble/stream/23199?share=ot via @BublishMe "Palm Sunday Confrontation" from my newly revised, edited,and re-published evangelistic Biblical novel. I just reduced the eBook price to $3.36 in most retailers. I couldn't in Amazon, because it's $4.99 from the publisher, but I'm going to call them Monday to try to reduce it there too,

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 22:33:00 +0000

WHAT OTHERE ARE SAYING about "OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM" (From the Reviews): This #Bookbubbllle has excerpts from all 3 professional reviews I received for my evangelistic, literary, historical fiction novel of Biblical & Roman times:

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:23:00 +0000

CHRISTIAN FICTION OR EVANGELISTIC FICTION ?--an honest appraisal for thinking Christians By James M. Becher I wonder if most Christians realize the value of Evangelistic fiction in reaching the lost. I purposely use the term "Evangelistic fiction" and not "Christian fiction," as I feel there is a difference. Let me explain. "Christian fiction" is fiction written by Christians for Christians, whereas "Evangelistic fiction" is meant primarily to reach the lost. Of course, some Christian fiction also could be used to plant seeds of curiosity or interest. Christian fiction may deal with themes like holding onto faith in the midst of difficult circumstances and seeing God work, while evangelistic fiction brings the reader face to face with the significance of Christ’s death and makes him face the fact that it was for him. My 2 published novels are primarily Evangelistic fiction, although they could be called Christian fiction as well, since they can serve as entertainment for Christians. My main purpose in writing them, however, was to reach unbelievers. Thus, Some Christians may even find some things in them objectionable. For example, the non-Christian characters in my sci-fi novel sometimes use words like "dang." Well what can you expect from non-Christians? I tried to keep it acceptable while trying to get into the mind of the characters, as yet unsaved (till the end). One character in my Biblical novel uses the word "confounded" although his wife rebukes him for it. There are also elements of romance in my Biblical novel ("God forbid"---that's one reaction I've had from some Christians.) Well as I said, I wasn't writing for you. I didn't intend to write lily white stories for pious Christians to enjoy, although--don't get me wrong--aside from the things I have already mentioned and perhaps the presence of a bar-room/brothel, my novels do make for good clean reading. I write for God’s glory but primarily to reach the lost. My novels have not done well so far at all and I think the reason is that Christians have failed to get the idea. That friend you've been wanting to witness to but haven't found the words, that neighbor who you invited to Church but refused to go, that family member for you've been praying to come to Christ--Why not give them a work of evangelistic fiction as a gift? It can serve as a sort of door opener or ice breaker to start them thinking along the lines of the gospel. They may even change their attitude toward the gospel just from reading the novel. Then, later you can follow up by asking them how they enjoyed it, what they thought, etc. Of course, it might be good if you would have read it also, just so you know what they would be talking about. Of course my novels are not the only evangelistic novels available today. In fact, I've listed quite a few others for your consideration in my slide show to the right and my store (the link just above the slide show. All I'm saying is that we Christians should consider using these kinds of tools in our evangelistic efforts.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 23:14:00 +0000

REVIEWS OF IMPOSSIBLE JOURNEY, A TALE OF TIMES AND TRUTH --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Reviewed By Donna Gielow McFarland for Readers’ Favorite Impossible Journey: A Tale of Times and Truth by James M. Becher tells the story of Walt, Will, and David, who in 2025 get into a time-traveling capsule with the goal of solving all the problems of the world by returning to Eden to prevent the serpent from convincing Eve to eat the apple. Their time machine is a little rickety, though, and can only make small jumps back in time before it has to be repaired. The travelers land in the gold rush, the times of Leonardo da Vinci, Martin Luther, Camelot, and they get caught up in someone else’s time travel efforts and get launched into a future where the world is falling apart. They even land in 33 A.D. just in time to witness Jesus’ crucifixion. Every place they go there are people talking about Jesus. The men get really tired of it until, finally, it all makes sense. Impossible Journey is narrated in a very casual tone, “The morning finds our friends rising bright and early…,” and the characters break all the commonly accepted rules of time travel. That bothered me a little but was made up for by the fact that I found Becher’s premise fascinating and I wanted to see where he was going with it. The characters have no qualms about changing history – that’s why they’re making the journey. They freely tell historical figures where they’re from and they interfere in events they encounter [without it changing anything]. When they find themselves with a stowaway from another time, they accidentally leave him in the wrong century without any worries of disrupting the space-time continuum. [He has the same world view as Leonardo and most people of that time.] Although the three men are from different faith traditions, Impossible Journey is definitely a work of Christian fiction, almost like a very long Bible tract embedded in the story. I found it hard to equate Impossible Journey to any other works, although occasionally it reminded me a little of Pilgrim’s Progress. It is suitable for all audiences. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2)Review by Tami Brady Impossible Journey is reminiscent of The Time Machine by H. G. Wells with a unique Christian twist. In the year 2025, a team of researchers (representing various cultures and religious beliefs) create a time machine. The aim of this mission is to go back in time to the Garden of Eden to warn Adam and Eve not to be tempted by the serpent. The team hypothesizes that if this event can be altered, then sickness, death, and war will disappear not only from the modern world but also throughout human history. Thus, the face of humankind would forever change with this one act. The journey contains a number of twists, turns, and unique challenges as the team members are chaotically thrown into various significant events in human history. During this journey, the team meets various famous personages such as Martin Luther, King Arthur, and Jesus. Through a series of coincidences, the team also gets a peak into a bleak future awaiting the team if they fail in their mission. The ending of their journey will warm the heart of any Christian and intensify his or her faith.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 22:45:00 +0000

This site uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and analyze traffic. Your IP address and user-agent are shared with Google along with performance and security metrics to ensure quality of service, generate usage statistics, and to detect and address abuse.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:06:00 +0000

NEWS: PART I of the ebook of my evangelistic historical fiction novel of New Testament & Roman times is now FREE, so you can see what it's like before ordering the entire 3- volume edition--But, WARNING: Part I does NOT come to a conclusion of any kind, so you'll have to end up buying the whole 3-part edition anyway, but if you prefer to sample first, Part I is FREE in all e-Venues, This #bookbubble has the first 4 sentences (to whet your appetite) and 5 "Buy" links to where the eBook is FREE.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:03:00 +0000

NEWS: I just completely revised, fine-tooth-comb edited, and re-published the entire 3-part edition of my Biblical Novel with WestBow Press, a division of Thomas Nelson and Zondervan.

. You can purchase it directly from the publisher HERE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kindle is $4.99, all other ebooks $3.36. this month only. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The excerpt below has 2 professional reviews and "Buy links for all venues: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more on this novel go HERE.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:41:00 +0000

I just revised & re-published my unique evangelistic American historical fiction novel, "The Chrstmas Victory." To see why it's unique and how I came to write it, go HERE. I also just published a special full-color Christmas Gift Edition of this novel. You'll also find full-color excerpts from this addition HERE.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

And I just received the following 5 star review of my American historical fiction novel, "The Christmas Victory (Gift Edition)," from Reader's Favorites: Reviewed By Liz Konkel for Readers’ Favorites

The Christmas Victory: A Gem of a Sermon, All Wrapped Up in a Historical Novel by James M. Becher is a delightful gift edition of an uplifting story of Christmas and faith. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow hasn't felt the Christmas spirit since the death of his wife but that doesn't keep his children from trying to bring him cheer. He struggles more when his oldest, Charles, declares he wants to join the war and he immediately fears for his son's safety. Samuel Clemens goes on a journey to become Mark Twain and meets the lovely Olivia who becomes his wife. Mark's and Henry's lives overlap in interesting ways as the two men face unexpected tragedies throughout their lives and challenges in their uplifting discovery of faith. The story revolves around a sermon called “The Christmas Victory” and a poem called “Christmas Bells.” James M. Becher's story is light and uplifting with a historical setting centered on two well-known writers who pull themselves out of tragedy and bleakness to find their faith. These known figures' stories are taken from biographical information but the story is fitted around Christmas. The story weaves between Henry and his son Charles, Mark Twain, and Jim Berk. They influence each other as their stories link together through their struggles and how they come to discover their faith in God. The historical backdrop is set during the war and the time of Lincoln but the focus is solely on lighter elements of the Christmas spirit, family, and faith. Becher centers on tragedies and uses the darkest moments in Mark's and Henry's lives to explore how to not give up on happiness and turn to their faith. Christmas is the perfect time to set the story as it's a season for hope, belief, and family which blends perfectly into how the story progresses with Becher capturing cheer and melancholy in the tone. Becher uses “The Christmas Victory” to lead each of the characters toward the light and help them pull themselves out of the tragedies that have made them lose faith. Becher also includes a variety of colorful images throughout that add to the Christmas spirit, which is captured in the very meaning of Christmas found in the characters' struggles. The Christmas Victory would make the perfect gift to share with loved ones and is a story to enjoy as a family with its poignant themes of faith, family, and reconnection.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 17:52:00 +0000

Enjoy this interesting excerpt, "A Short Trip," from my purposeful sci-fi (timr travel) novel. The print book is only $7.89, the eBook is just $2.52 on most e-venues, Google play is only $2.12, Kindle is $2.99 (couldn't go lower) (Click "Buy", then the venue.") You can also give it as a gift.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 23:22:00 +0000

Did you see this #BookBubblevia @BublishMe from my American Historical novel, where Charles Longfellow, now a Christian, tries to reach his famous father-?

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 00:36:00 +0000

Here is the entire Christmas sermon: Sorry I posted it late for this Christmas, but perhaps you can still use it.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 02:26:00 +0000

Check out my latest #BookBubble from my American historical novel, "The Christmas Victory" where you can see the reason for Longfellow's despair:

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 18:56:00 +0000

Here's another excerpt from PART III (Volume 2) of my Biblical novel, where I pose an intriguing meeting between Herod Antipas and his jealous nephew, Herod Agrippa:

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:47:00 +0000

Here's the part of PART III of my Biblical novel where I pose a meeting between the recently bereaved Portia and Mary Magdalene.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:08:00 +0000

Here's an excerpt from the next chapter of PART III (Volume 2) of my Biblical novel, where Barabbas meets Saul.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 22:20:00 +0000

Here's my latest #Bookbubble from PART III (Volume 2) of my Biblical novel, where I give my take on the death of Pontius Pilate related to the crucifixion on Jesus. Prepare for a shock.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:26:00 +0000

Here's my latest #BookBubble via @BublishMe from PART III (Volume 2), of my BIBlICAL novel where I introduce the character of Saul of Tarsus who becomes friends with Joseph (the son of the murdered Benjamin) at the academy, and they both witness the stoning of Stephen, with differing effects.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 14:52:00 +0000

Enjoy this intriguing ‪#‎BookBubble‬ via @BublishMe from PART III (Volume 2) of my Biblical novel, where Pontious Pilate is summoned to Rome for (amazingly enough) being overly harsh (--Can it be?)

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:53:00 +0000

Enjoy this ‪#‎poignant‬ ‪#‎BookBubble‬ @BublishMe from my gospel Sci-fi (time travel) novel, which sums up the entire book in a few paragraphs, showing how each stop of the time trailers pointed to Jesus. Really consider giving this book to any sci-fi fans you're trying to reach for the Lord.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:58:00 +0000

Enjoy this ‪#‎poignant‬ ‪#‎BookBubble ‬via @BublishMe from PART III (Volume 2) of my Biblical novel where the newly baptized and re-named Barabbas and family go to visit the family of the man he killed to apologize in hopes of reaching them for Jesus.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 23:49:00 +0000

Here's my latest ‪#‎BookBubble‬ http://bit.ly/1Vzg75z via @BublishMe from PART III (Volume 2) of my Biblical novel were the newly named Barnabas (previously Barabbas) and family decide to visit the family of the man he had killed.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Mon, 23 May 2016 20:21:00 +0000

Here's my latest ‪#‎BookBubble‬: It's from chapter 12 ("Faith of Unbelief") where the now newly converted time travelers contact home base, requesting to come home and scrap the mission. I apologize in advance in case you find the comment made by Mark Lewis, the financier to be too edgy--but after all he's still a un-regenerate sinner, such as this novel is meant to reach. But, let me know what you think, please.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Thu, 19 May 2016 19:01:00 +0000

Here's the part of Chapter 11 ("Christ and Crisis") of my gospel Sci-fi (time travel) novel, where they finally actually get saved. : Really consider giving this book, especially to any Sci-fi fans you may be trying to reach for Christ.

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Fri, 13 May 2016 17:40:00 +0000

In time for Pentecost (It's this Sunday, May 15), here's Chapter 11 ("Pentecost") form PART III (Volume 2) of my Biblical novel, where Manaheem relates the events of Pentecost and then re-thinks his agreement to spy for Herod.:

noreply@blogger.com (James M. Becher) — Thu, 12 May 2016 14:56:00 +0000

Here's my latest BookBuble. It's from PART III, Chapter 9, "Another Assignment," of my Biblical novel, where Herod tells Manaheem to check out his newly arrived nephew.: