Upon This Rock.
“Upon This Rock., the Third “Season” of Our Father’s Evangelical Church uproots the extraordinary backstories of five prominent families in the fictional town of Monument, California.
Characters traverse through their own colorful biographies; from the Civil War to the California Gold Rush; through shipwrecks and shootouts; in malt shops and at high- school dances, varied testimonies that expose humans in a race. A race that the prized Son considers essential in both the formulation and propulsion of His Body in any location.
Join Ian Block as he explores his own emotional family history, along with that of “Synopsis” Sid Barrington, Frank Holbert, Max Stellar, and Doris Mackintosh. All participants in many humorous and sometimes tragic events that make up the family history of “Our Father’s Evangelical Church.”
It has been said of the church,
“Like the prow of a ship in the tempest, nothing can stop it.” Not the clutches of culture, the shenanigans of shepherds, the disparity of denominations, the perfidy of politics, the mangling of morality, or the gates of
Hell.
Throughout the ages, this lighthouse calls its people together from distant shores, beckoning them to the Rock, upon which they can either safely land … or carelessly crash!
Here’s a party of five who did just that!
Praise for
Upon This Rock.
Fun Prequel
“The third book in this series takes us back in time to give us some background of the beloved characters from the first two books. It is an adventurous, fun-filled ride through history as we learn more about the fascinating residents of Monument. A great read from start to finish, from the Civil War to present day. Highly recommend!”
— Mustang Grandpa
A most enjoyable backstory of Monument
“Upon This Rock weaves together the historical backstory of Ian Block’s family, notable figures of the town of Monument, and how their beloved town church came to be. As with Brad’s first two books, his storytelling is engaging and told so well, it’s difficult to know where the historical fiction begins and ends. Each Interlude brings the reader back to the present and sets up the next figure’s historical journey into the present. The undeniable thread running through these characters is how each is touched through the hand of God in their journey. Brad’s devotion to God, family, and friends shines through every chapter. I highly recommend this book.”
— T. Maize
What a fun read!
“Incredibly fun read about the history behind the families of Monument. Included were present day stories of the Block family related to the “founding families”. It was all tied together with a struggle to be able to read a book in peace and quiet. Love this series!”
— Drum Corp Dad
A Fascinating Read
“All of this artful manipulation of the verities of time
and the structure of the book–as well as
the author’s deep command of and facility with
the English language–make for a fascinating read.”
— Frank Kresen
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