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  • Such a powerful read, whether you’ve been a Christ follower for a day, a year, a decade or more-this book has a lesson or a reminder for you. Every single chapter had me reflecting on my walk with Christ and how to love those around me better.

    - Jennie Donohue

  • The vastness and deep mysteries of the sea are used as the perfect platform to take the reader on an allegorical journey into spiritual awareness. As such, The Parables of the Sea deserves a slow, thoughtful read.

    - Robin West, Author of D.B. and the Redemption of John Mead

  • As I read Parables of the Sea I couldn't help but feel like he was telling my story - the vivid imagery between worlds with the tensions presented as both live alongside another took me back to Lewis's The Screwtape Letters. Anyone reading this will be both encouraged and challenged in their own faith journey. I look forward to more!

    - Dr. Rob Baddeley, Pastor, Faith Baptist Church of Harney County

  • Parables of the Sea stirred something deep in each of us - a reminder that grace meets us not in perfection, but in persistence. Each story felt like a quiet tide drawing the soul closer to its true horizon.

    - Team V

  • My favorite Christian fiction book I’ve read to date. Justin J. Major has captivated me with the world he has created in “Parables of the Sea” It’s not only a great read, it will have you consistently looking in a mirror and evaluating yourself in the best possible way. A hard book to put down, can’t recommend enough.

    - Trinity Laymance

  • A metaphorical novel that can be read continuously or chapter by chapter like a devotional. The parallels are wonderfully vivid for a new or seasoned believer. Overall very encouraging to your walk with Christ!

    - Ashley Barrett

  • The Shallows was really powerful. It’s amazing how our comfort and or fear of change traps us in things that are really detrimental to our spiritual lives.

    - Mike P.

  • “People want the church experience without God challenging them", that line stuck with me above all else. This book will open your eyes and deepen your relationship with the Lord. The author gives you a different perspective on faith with a new way to look at the design of life that God has created for us.

    - Stephanie DeWaide

  • From the moment I picked up this book I was captivated as I was whisked off on an adventure of introspection and faith. It reminded me of my own spiritual journey and how every step is a leap of faith.

    - Jamie S.

  • This book speaks to the new believer and the seasoned follower. It is a refreshing reminder on who we are called to be and how rewarding the journey is.

    G. Kamdar

  • The Author wants you to immerse yourself fully in Christ - not halfway - all the way in to realize what He has for your life.

    - Rob Saunders

  • Parables of the Sea is an impactful collection of stories that gently guides readers toward understanding God’s path through the ebb and flow of life’s challenges. Its simple yet profound lessons are both helpful and deeply reflective, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.

    - James Crowell

  • The perfect book for new Christians or those ready for the seed to be planted and want a more casual introduction to what walking with Christ looks like. Or, for those who want to be reminded of the journey we are called to be on.

    - Anna S.

  • The Mission To The Shallows came alive for me. The concept of a lukewarm faith and life was such a vivid and horrifying reality. Mr. Major does a brilliant job of illustrating this while assuring the reader of God’s promise and love.

    - Lily E.

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To every reader, encourager, and ARC crew member — thank you! You’ve been part of building this ship, plank by plank, prayer by prayer. 🌊 Like, Comment and Share if you’re sailing with us November 1st!
To every reader, encourager, and ARC crew member — thank you! You’ve been part of building this ship, plank by plank, prayer by prayer. 🌊 Like, Comment and Share if you’re sailing with us November 1st!
The water itself isn’t evil. It’s not the sea’s fault that the ship sinks — it’s when the sea gets inside the ship that danger begins. The same is true for us. The world around us isn’t what destroys a ministry o
The water itself isn’t evil. It’s not the sea’s fault that the ship sinks — it’s when the sea gets inside the ship that danger begins. The same is true for us. The world around us isn’t what destroys a ministry or a heart of faith — it’s when we allow the world inside to shape us and change us. It seeps through the cracks, pride or distraction drips unnoticed into the hull, and soon the ship sinks into the waves. Guard the planks. Seal the seams. Keep the water beneath you. In the world, not of the world. ———— “They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.” — John 17:16
Parables of the Sea didn’t start as a tale I wrote for others — it began as a handful of short stories I wrote for myself, trying to understand the vastness of the Christian life I was living. Over time, I realized the narrative world I
Parables of the Sea didn’t start as a tale I wrote for others — it began as a handful of short stories I wrote for myself, trying to understand the vastness of the Christian life I was living. Over time, I realized the narrative world I had created was more than fiction. It wasn’t just my story — it was ours. A world where we all start out drowning, unaware of our need for rescue. A world where light breaks through the surface, revealing there is something more. A world where only One can pull us from the water. And once we’re drawn out of the deep — that’s when the real journey begins. In my own study, I keep coming across bible verses like this one that reminds me this world, this book, doesn’t belong to me. It’s His. I simply wrote it down. ✨ He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. — Psalm 18:16 #ParablesOfTheSea #Psalm1816 #FaithJourney #ChristianAuthor #DrawnFromTheDeep #SeaAndSoulPress #InTheWorldNotOfIt #FaithCalling #ChristianFiction #GraceInTheStorm #PurposeDriven #WritingWithPurpose
Every voyage begins with a calling. After years of writing, refining, and praying, Parables of the Sea is almost ready to set sail. This week, I’ll be sharing a glimpse behind the story — the calling I felt and how the world of Parables
Every voyage begins with a calling. After years of writing, refining, and praying, Parables of the Sea is almost ready to set sail. This week, I’ll be sharing a glimpse behind the story — the calling I felt and how the world of Parables of the Sea came to be. ⛵ What’s something you’ve felt God calling you toward lately?
Choosing to drift will get us somewhere, but we won’t know where that is and we likely won’t be happy with it. Instead we are called to set our course and sails toward the purpose God gives us, even when we know nothing of the lands we ar
Choosing to drift will get us somewhere, but we won’t know where that is and we likely won’t be happy with it. Instead we are called to set our course and sails toward the purpose God gives us, even when we know nothing of the lands we are heading to, we are confident in the direction. Faith moves. “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he was going.” — Hebrews 11:8 Faith hoists the sails and heads for waters and land unseen, trusting the One who calls us forward. #SeaAndSoulPress #ParablesOfTheSea #SaturdayDevotional #FaithInAction #SetSail
If you were sailing out for months, what’s the one thing (besides your bible, people, and coffee!) you’d pack first? ⚓
If you were sailing out for months, what’s the one thing (besides your bible, people, and coffee!) you’d pack first? ⚓
⛵️ Only a few weeks until we leave the harbor. Parables of the Sea launches Nov 1 🌊 Want to help this story set sail? Here’s how: 🙏 Pray for the voyage ahead ⚓️ Preorder or add to wishlist 📖 Share a post or quote 📬 Join the crew (link in b
⛵️ Only a few weeks until we leave the harbor. Parables of the Sea launches Nov 1 🌊 Want to help this story set sail? Here’s how: 🙏 Pray for the voyage ahead ⚓️ Preorder or add to wishlist 📖 Share a post or quote 📬 Join the crew (link in bio) ⭐️ Leave a short review Thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s set sail together. #ParablesOfTheSea #SeaAndSoulPress #ChristianAuthor #BookLaunch #FaithAndFiction #SetSail
A compass 🧭 doesn’t create direction—it reveals it. It doesn't make you move, but it shows you which way is north. God’s Word works the same way. When the horizon is unclear, Scripture points us back to True North, steady and sure.
A compass 🧭 doesn’t create direction—it reveals it. It doesn't make you move, but it shows you which way is north. God’s Word works the same way. When the horizon is unclear, Scripture points us back to True North, steady and sure. The course is still ours to sail, but we never have to wonder which way is right. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105 #SeaAndSoulPress #ParablesOfTheSea #SaturdayDevotional #TrueNorth
To every reader, encourager, and ARC crew member — thank you! You’ve been part of building this ship, plank by plank, prayer by prayer. 🌊 Like, Comment and Share if you’re sailing with us November 1st! The water itself isn’t evil. It’s not the sea’s fault that the ship sinks — it’s when the sea gets inside the ship that danger begins. The same is true for us. The world around us isn’t what destroys a ministry o Parables of the Sea didn’t start as a tale I wrote for others — it began as a handful of short stories I wrote for myself, trying to understand the vastness of the Christian life I was living. Over time, I realized the narrative world I Every voyage begins with a calling. After years of writing, refining, and praying, Parables of the Sea is almost ready to set sail. This week, I’ll be sharing a glimpse behind the story — the calling I felt and how the world of Parables Choosing to drift will get us somewhere, but we won’t know where that is and we likely won’t be happy with it. Instead we are called to set our course and sails toward the purpose God gives us, even when we know nothing of the lands we ar If you were sailing out for months, what’s the one thing (besides your bible, people, and coffee!) you’d pack first? ⚓ ⛵️ Only a few weeks until we leave the harbor. Parables of the Sea launches Nov 1 🌊 Want to help this story set sail? Here’s how: 🙏 Pray for the voyage ahead ⚓️ Preorder or add to wishlist 📖 Share a post or quote 📬 Join the crew (link in b A compass 🧭 doesn’t create direction—it reveals it. It doesn't make you move, but it shows you which way is north. God’s Word works the same way. When the horizon is unclear, Scripture points us back to True North, steady and sure.