What does a transformed life actually look like?
In his follow-up to the critically acclaimed Imaginary Jesus, Matt Mikalatos tackles this question in an entertaining and thought-provoking way—with MONSTERS!!! While Christians claim to experience Christ’s resurrection power, we sometimes act like werewolves who can’t control our base desires. Or zombies, experiencing a resurrection that is 90 percent shambling death and 10 percent life. Or vampires, satiating ourselves at the expense of others. But through it all we long to stop being monsters and become truly human—the way Christ intended. We just can’t seem to figure out how. Night of the Living Dead Christian is the story of Luther, a werewolf on the run, whose inner beast has driven him dangerously close to losing everything that matters. Desperate to conquer his dark side, Luther joins forces with Matt to find someone who can help. Yet their time is running out. A powerful and mysterious man is on their trail, determined to kill the wolf at all costs . . . By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Night of the Living Dead Christian is a spiritual allegory that boldly explores the monstrous underpinnings of our nature and tackles head-on the question of how we can ever hope to
become truly transformed.
Okay, honesty is always the best policy... so here it goes. .. well first I should start off by saying I normally do not read fiction books. There have been very few books that have been fiction that I have enjoyed therefore I usually stick to non fiction material. Having said that I could not get past the second chapter of this book. I passed it onto my son who absolutely loved it, however at his young age missed the point of the book and asked if he could see the movie!
It is Christmas time so for me it is hard to read about werewolf's & vampires.. but it is Christmas time and if you or someone you love have a love for zombies, werewolves and vampires I am sure you will enjoy reading Matt's book. In fact if you would like to receive one ... I have one to giveaway... a certificate for you to pick one up at a Christian book store near you! I will mail it to you if you send me a comment letting me know why you love these kinds of stories, maybe you can persuade me to like them too!
Giveaway time ends Sunday at 11:59pm .. I will choose a winner Monday morning!
Matt Mikalatos received his BA in writing from the University of California Riverside. Like many future world leaders, he began his career as a clerk at a comic book store. Having discovered that such work caused women to shun him, Matt took control of a high school classroom and taught American literature and drama (although he was best known for his riotous "study halls"). Then Matt, in an unexpected move, joined Campus Crusade for Christ. In a moment of weakness, his best friend, Krista, agreed to marry him. He and Krista were briefly expatriated by Crusade to East Asia, where they ministered for three years. Now back in the States, Matt provides leadership to the international ministries of Crusade's northwest region. Matt has published articles in Discipleship Journal, The Wittenburg Door, Relief, and Coach's Midnight Diner. Matt and his wife live near Portland, Oregon. They have three beautiful daughters. Find out more at his website http://mattmikalatos.com
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