A WORD FROM THE EDITOR The Bodyguard blends ancient Egypt during the time of Moses with modern day times to bring Biblical truths to life. Through the art of storytelling, the author connects readers to Helem and his family as they struggle with loyalty, truth, commitment, family, and love. Readers are sure to find themselves written into the pages of this inspiring, relevant novel for today's times in one or more of the many plots. Through Helem's struggles and triumphs, readers will relate to his story of love and faith. The world today needs hope, answers, and inspiration. This novel offers all three. Oretha Ferguson THE NAMELESS PILGRIM The old man who visited Gypta's family was one of those Christian pilgrims who would travel throughout the land of Egypt and narrate old stories. It was due to those stories that the Christian faith survived among the Copts and beyond the Coptic areas. The visit of the old man was a real surprise. Not only was his clothing mysterious, but also his glance. From behind his facial contours, tanned by the rays of the scorching sun and the sandy wind - inspiring a steely sturdiness - one couldn't fail but notice the warmth of love and kindness emanating from the old man; the convincing and mysterious tone of his tough voice reminded everyone of the ancient, historical epochs and brought about a supernatural environment during each talk. OUR TIMES Scientists, politologists as well as analysts modeling various scenarios of developments, all agree that our civilization is declining to its demise. The only question hanging loose in the air is about the clear timing of it all. When? No one can accurately answer this question. The lack of an answer, however, cannot disqualify the question as irrelevant...
