So This Is Paradise

Life-Changing Facts Wrapped in Light-Hearted Fiction

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Devotional, Lighthearted, Christian Fiction, Biblical Fiction, Bible Study, and Short Stories

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The Sparks Series — Book 6

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Jun 8, 2026

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So This Is Paradise

Life-Changing Facts Wrapped in Light-Hearted Fiction

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A fictional devotional to feed your soul.

Dive into these ten short pieces and stimulate your mind.

Let your mind and spirit explore behind the scenes of Bible stories. Discover the truths the heroes wrestled with. Learn from them. Enrich your life.

How should we respond when we are not the chosen one?

Speculate about Joseph’s mental struggle over Mary’s pregnancy and eavesdrop on a conversation between Mary and Joseph.

When did Peter, Jesus’ disciple, become a Christian?

Is there another side to the Parable of the Prodigal Son?

Consider the agonizing decision-making behind the story of Abraham and Isaac.

Imagine the reaction of the penitent thief as he entered paradise.

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Genres

Devotional, Lighthearted, Christian Fiction, Biblical Fiction, Bible Study, and Short Stories

Series

The Sparks Series — Book 6

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is not required

Author Prefers A Review On

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Publication Date

Jun 8, 2026

Page Length

41 pages

Available Formats

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Author

John Avery is the author of The Name Quest—explore the names of God to grow in faith and get to know Him better (Morgan James Publishing, 2015). His latest book, The Questions of Jesus: Questions asked by Jesus, questions people asked Him, released in October 2022. He is a trained teacher with over thirty years experience as a Bible teaching pastor, small group leader, and missionary. He has lived in England, Israel, Africa, and the Caribbean, ministering with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and local churches. He and his wife, Janet, now make their home in Oregon. John likes to hike, snowshoe, and cross country ski.