The Bible speaks of the contrast of the purity of heart and of wicked intentions as it is written in Titus 1:5, Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure: but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

The “Battle of the Ages,” has been the same righteous cause found within the pages of Holy Scriptures and throughout human History. This same conflict between “Good vs Evil” is the underlying theme by Published Author Annette K Mazzone for the suspenseful romantic novel, Lily Among Thorns Song of Solomon 2:2 In the Last Days 2nd Peter 3:3, a 3 Part Trilogy. A story of a young Christian damsel in her mid-twenties whose faith is challenged living in what the Holy Scriptures refers to as the “Perilous Times” of the “Last Days,”  as it is written in 2nd Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

The literary prose found in “Lily Among Thorns” begins with the main character Lily living an unpretentious life provided by loving parents of the “Hearth & Home.” The   Holy Scriptures of the Bible also explains to think on things which avail the heart. For the character Lily a part of any given day her heart is blessed by the simple blessings of perhaps, awaking to the birds heartfelt devotion rejoicing in song at the dawning creation of a new day. The agreeable fragrance of the early morning dew, and the bouquet of eventide. A heartwarming smile to welcome one home always does the heart good. The beating heart of a darling furry feline or a lovable canine come to cozy up with you in that hush of a quiet moment.

And when all thoughts lead to the contentment of a warm cup of tea, what a delightful time for an invitation to a Bible reading and the company of the “Good Book.” Or the Joyful wonder of a cordial conversation over a sweet pastry is a pleasure to ones SOUL. So many simple pleasures freely given from above and, to contemplate as it is written in Philippians 4:9, Finally, brethren, what so ever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report: if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do; and the God of peace shall be with you.

Jesus loves the little children, so it is with the heart of a Christian disclosed in the novel “Lily Among Thorns,” as it is written in Mark 9:42, And who shall offend one of these little ones that believes in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hung about his neck, and were cast into the sea.

Children the beloved of God as it is written in Matthew 18:10, Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones, for I say unto you. That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

What it means to be a Christian has not changed over the passage of time, as it is written in Hebrews 13:8, Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Likewise the lovers Lily and Caleb’s love story in the heartfelt book “Lily Among Thorns” is the “Happy Ever After” story book kind.

The Bible speaks of the believer to live by faith, to understand the Word of God as it is written in Hebrews 11:3, Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

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The title Christian was first coined in Antioch to describe those who followed Jesus Christ and His teaching of salvation, which includes the characters in the thrilling romantic novel “Lily Among Thorns” are so acknowledged with distinction as their first century counterparts as it is written in Acts 11:25,26, Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Soul: And when he found him he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Christian’s such as the Characters in the novel Lily Among Thorns have confidence in the Holy Scriptures declaring the redemptive power through Jesus Christ as it is written in 1st John 4:14, And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

Christian’s exhibit acts of courage and so it goes with the characters in the action passionate narrative “Lily Among Thorns” taking a stand against the tide of tyranny of the “End of Days,” as it is written in Colossians 3:23, And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.

Being Christ like means bringing the good tidings of the gospel of Christ to all peoples and it is with the testimonies of the faithful characters in the promising hopeful love story “Lily Among Thorns” as it is written in Romans 10:15, And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written. How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of the good news.

Kindness and mercy throughout the day is given unto us and unto others as it is written in Luke 17:4, And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent thou shalt forgive him.

The Christian takes care to be not only a hearer of the word, but a doer also as it is written in James 1:22, But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, and deceiving your own selves.

Within the heart of a Christian resides the living God such as the believers in the heartwarming novel “Lily Among Thorns” as it is written in 2nd Corinthians 3:3, Forsomuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but in fleshly tables of the heart.

Fundamentally, what it means to be a Christ is to live by faith and the Holy Scriptures as it is written in Romans 10:7, So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

The Bible is a guide book for the Christian, and thereby, the Christian lives accordingly in the honorable service unto the Lord as it is written in Ephesians 6:7, With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men.

The ultimate final battle of “Good verses Evil” is thoughtfully portrayed  in the book “Lily Among Thorns” by Published Author Annette K Mazzone a novel which follows the heartwarming suspenseful romantic thriller of a young damsel Lily and, what it means to be a Christian living in the perilous times of the ‘Last Days.’ as it is written in 2nd Peter 3:3, Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts.

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Holy Scriptures, King James Bible

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