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John M. Reshetar
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Writing with Purpose: How Faith Shapes My Fiction
For any author, the ultimate question is why we tell the stories we do. For me, the answer is simple: I write because I believe. My faith isn't just a part of my life; it is the lens through which I view the world, and it is the very backbone of The Prophecy of Twelve . When crafting a narrative about twelve modern-day disciples battling the forces of evil—a darkness that has seeped into the highest levels of power—I wasn't just building a thriller plot. I was exploring time

John M. Reshetar
Dec 41 min read


The Real Meaning Behind The Prophecy of Twelve
The title of my book is a promise: a 500-year-old prediction calling twelve men back from the brink of death to secure a future for mankind. But while the premise is epic, the real meaning is intensely personal and surprisingly simple. It's not about the impending Day of Judgment; it’s about The Call . The twelve men, disciples of 'The Word,' are first and foremost human. The search results for the book mention that each of the Twelve must come to terms with his past before

John M. Reshetar
Dec 41 min read


Finding Light in Dark Times: Lessons from the Twelve
The Prophecy of Twelve takes place in a world where the "forces of evil have grown strong" and "respect for life has diminished." Sound familiar? It can often feel like we live in a dark time, overwhelmed by global conflict, cynicism, and despair. This book is my answer to that darkness. The Twelve teach us three vital lessons about finding and wielding "The Power of The Light": Unity is Strength: The men only achieve their purpose when they stop trying to be heroes alone a

John M. Reshetar
Dec 41 min read


Balancing Writing, Work, and Worship
Writing a novel like The Prophecy of Twelve —which explores such weighty spiritual themes—requires discipline that goes beyond just word count. It requires the spiritual discipline to keep my own life in balance. The book is about twelve men struggling to integrate their past with their sacred mission. In a way, every day is a struggle to integrate the three "W's": Writing (Vocation): This is the work I feel called to do—my mission to tell stories that matter. Work (Provisio

John M. Reshetar
Dec 41 min read
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