The Usurper King (The Plantagenet Legacy Book 3)
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<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">First, he led his own uprising. Then he captured a forsaken king. Henry had no intention of taking the crown for himself; it was given to him by popular acclaim. Alas, it didn't take long to realize that that having the kingship was much less rewarding than striving for it. Only three months after his coronation, Henry IV had to face a rebellion led by Richard's disgruntled favorites. Repressive measures led to more discontent. His own supporters turned against him, demanding more than he could give. The haughty Percies precipitated the Battle of Shrewsbury which nearly cost him the throne—and his life.</span><br style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;" /><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">To make matters worse, even after Richard II's funeral, the deposed monarch was rumored to be in Scotland, planning his return. The king just wouldn't stay down and malcontents wanted him back.</span></p>
Reviews
<em>I find your exposition of this great book (Job), helpful,
encouraging and crystal clear in it's simplicity and it's strict
adherence to the Word of God. Malcolm Gage, UK </em>
<p><em>"When the Storms come" is awe-inspiring, Spirit-filled
writing that feeds the soul and encourages .. daily. Grant & Julie
Foreman, SA</em></p>
<p><em>I read it every morning and try to live by Job’s loyalty to
God. It helps me to tell people who constantly blame God for ‘bad’
things that come upon them, i.e. ‘storms’ in their lives, that
Almighty God is in control and it is not always God who brings these
storms into their lives. Ray & Val Ludik, SA</em></p>
<p><em>Your devotional is really good. I loved the "Ironing Board"
being your altar.. I will use that some time soon. Pastor Ed
Rutherford, USA</em></p>
<p><em>Today, my sister's only daughter went to be with the Lord,
through a freak car accident and the message/prayer of Job for the
10th from the Storms of life has really comforted us all. Thank you
for your faithfulness. Viv Upton, SA<br /><br /><span class="style15"><strong>EDITORIAL REVIEW</strong></span></em></p>
<p><em>This is one of the most accessible books on spiritually
surviving grief and losses that I have ever read. Its short
meditations and prayers are powerfully written, and they address
today’s problem with the same strength and courage that Job used
when he faced his own grief and losses. Although the author never
states outright the role of Job in our lives, it is clear that she
means him to be a role model of unwavering—although humanly
flawed—faith in God’s ultimate caring love for each of us.</em></p>
<p><em>To say that the book is timely is an understatement, for men
and women have struggled with problems of loss since birth,
wondering if they are equal to the demands that life places on us
all. However the author—in everyday vernacular—tells us that we can
“take it”—“a day at a time,” and she vividly demonstrates the
Bible’s promises for courage, strength, healing and heavenly
affirmation of our worth.</em></p>
<p><em>Using resonant metaphors such as “spiritual muscles,”
strengthened daily by “on the job” prayers, she talks to men in
language they can understand. To women who are overwhelmed with
housework, she urges them to use their ironing boards as their
altars, where they can pray for their families while performing “on
the job” duties.</em></p>
<p><em>The affirmations and imagery used in this book continually
enhance its message, as the author speaks of Jesus as a friend,
continually beside us, never leaving us alone and isolated. Jesus is
there to support us as we imbue ourselves with Job’s examples of
faith. With Job as role model, we can recreate our lives and reclaim
a positive, spiritual new life for ourselves—despite loss. With this
book and God’s promises, we can begin living and loving again,
healing our wounds and opening our hearts to a renewed sense of
spiritual and physical purpose.<br />
Editor, iUniverse.com<br /></em></p>