LONGWOOD, FL-What if you could don the iconic tights and cape of Superman, beloved by all as the "Man of Steel"? What if you could instead use your powers to glorify God? That's the scenario author John Callahan creates in Savior of the World (paperback, 978-1-60034-979-9), the story of a boy endowed with the strength and speed to fight natural disasters, criminals, and terrorists. Says Callahan, "Hollywood has produced movies such as Superman Returns, Batman Begins, and Spiderman that cause us to want to see more in ourselves. It's important to have a Christian view on the subject and see how God perceives heroes: each individual is special in God's kingdom, no matter what his or her talents may be."
In Savior of the World, boy-wonder David Abraham Gayle exhibits his talent for helping those in need: he thwarts the bank robbery of three heavily armed gunmen, saves a little girl from a burning building, rescues miners from what would have been a watery grave, locates a sniper in a large metropolis, and apprehends the leader of the most notorious terrorist group in the world. Throughout it all, some think he acts for Satan and others think he acts for God. People across the nation want him to be their hero-but will he be God's hero too?
Says Callahan, "I try to write edgy stories that involve real-life events yet give readers the chance to reflect upon their faith. God gives us talents for His work, but people may use them for selfish gain or for selfless services. The lesson is: no matter who we are or what we do or have, we are always disciples of Christ who think, speak, and act for God's kingdom."
John Callahan Jr. is the pastor of Clinton Presbyterian Church in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania. He is a native Pennsylvanian who lives with his wife, Tamara, and children, Parker and Amanda.
Xulon Press, a part of Salem Communications Corporation, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 3,900 titles published to date. Retailers may order Savior of the World through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet, and magazine publishing.
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2007