From Darkness to Light

Tom Slone

Summary

From Darkness to Light, the first part of a two-book saga, is an incredible true story about Tom Slone, who suffered tremendous difficulties living as a runaway, Satanist, sorcerer, and gang president growing up in the south side of Chicago. Little did Tom know, that despite everything in his life, God would take him to Heaven to make a decision that would change his life forever. God also revealed what Tom's life was like before coming to earth, and how the strategies of Heaven and angels constantly intervene during the life-span of all humans living on earth. This story is about incredible supernatural intervention and deliverance in the most impossible circumstances. This book inspires everyone and gives assurance that with God nothing is impossible and no one is too far gone to be saved.

Available since: 04/01/2022.

Print length: 186 pages.

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