Saturday, November 12, 2011

Book Review: Ascent from Darkness by Michael Leehan

This book is the true story of one man's journey from Satanism to Christianity. Michael does not mince words as he describes his involvement in the dark arts. His story will amaze you with how God saved him from a life controlled by Satan & his demons into a life filled with service for God. This book will really open your eyes to the reality of Satan & his demons and their power, but also shows that the power of God is greater.

I had a hard time putting this book down once I started reading it. It gripped me from the very first chapter. Although some of the things that he describes are shocking and disturbing, it didn't stop me from wanting to keep reading it. From the cutting and blood sacrifices to the missions assigned to Michael, this book makes it apparent that Satan is very much present in this world, and will stop at nothing to destroy the people of God.

The thing that amazed me the most was Michael's journey of redemption. God used the mission assigned to Michael by Satan, to kill Pastor Craig Groeschel, to bring Michael to Him. It shows how God controls every circumstance in our lives and really can, and does, use Satan's plans of evil for His good.

This book is not for the faint of heart or for the young Christian. Some of the things that Michael does will a Satanist, such as the cuttings and blood sacrifices, are described in great detail. He also describes instances where he was, heard, or felt spirits in the room with him.

While reading about the reality of the spiritual darkness that is in the world can be rather scary, Michael continually points out and reassures us that God's power is greater. At the end of the book you will look back in awe at God's transforming power. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book at any Christian I know.

Note: The publisher provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through BookSneeze in exchange for an honest review. This is no way influenced my review. Everything contained in the review is my own opinion.

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