It's a MYSTERY!

The "phantom" of Hoot Owl Hollow
(illustration by my Ben)

"This mystery has been kept in the dark for a long time, but now it's out in the open. God wanted everyone, not just Jews, to know this rich and glorious secret inside and out, regardless of their background, regardless of their religious standing. The mystery in a nutshell is just this: Christ in you, so therefore you can look forward to sharing in God's glory. It's that simple." (Col. 1:27 The Message)

        Do you love a good mystery? I do! As a little girl, Nancy Drew mysteries were my favorites.

      While writing storybooks #2 and #3, I had tons of fun developing clues  to uncover the Secrets of Shiloh and the plot to  identify the mysterious phantom of Hoot Owl Hollow. (Yesterday, 5th grader and avid reader, Hannah, blessed my socks off by saying Secrets of Shiloh is one of the best books she's ever read!)

         The greatest mystery ever made know to man, however, is that Father God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, Jesus - God in heaven became man on earth. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in Him, anyone, regardless of background or religious standing, can have a whole and everlasting, eternal life (John 3:16). 

      As you read over (the Bible), you'll be able to see for yourselves into the mystery of Christ. None of our [long-ago] ancestors understood this. Only in our time has it been made clear by God's Spirit through His holy apostles and prophets of this new order. The mystery is that people who have never heard of God and those who have heard of Him all their lives... stand on the same ground before God. They get the same offer, same help, same promises in Christ Jesus. The Message is accessible and welcoming to everyone, across the board. (Eph. 3:4-6 The Message)

         Are you "in the know" on the #1, best-selling mystery - Christ in you the hope of glory?