Perry Riff

It was unimaginable that the Father's Touch International Ministry would still be needed during the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ upon the earth after the end of the seven-year Tribulation period, when Christ conquered AntiChrist's army and cast him, the False Prophet, and Satan into hell. In their resurrected state, Vance Gordon, his family members, and the former members of the Ministry were enlisted into a crusade to help the mortal human beings, who were still being tested for their worthiness to enter heaven at the Final Judgment. The reality was that there were still people struggling with sexual issues, drug abuse, and mental problems even during the Millennium period when Christ and his appointed saints were ruling the whole earth. While there were no major wars, diseases, or rebellions for the first nine hundred years, the last century became so corrupted through Satan's release from hell and his influence upon the earth that there was the final battle between Satan and Christ to determine who would rule the remaining inhabitants. The Gordon family, the former directors of the Ministry, and thousands of their former members did what they could to prepare as many mortals to resist the conquest by Satan and his demonic army, However, Saint Michael the Archangel, King David, and Gideon conducted the military tactics involved. The good angels and the resurrected humans outnumbered and outmaneuvered the forces of darkness. In the end, it wasn't clear how the Earth would be renewed after all the damage and killings. The Bible foretells that both the earth and the heavens will be recreated. It will be interesting to see what happens next.

The President of Italy became the leader of the United Nations and the One World Government. He initiated a series of laws to control the population throughout the planet. To entice the people to comply and worship him, he installed Comfort Zones throughout educational institutions, recreational areas, military bases, and government buildings where individuals could choose to hook up with other persons to engage in sexual activities. This situation impacted the Christian churches and other conservative religions, especially the members of the Father's Touch International Ministry, whose mission is to help people struggling with sexual issues, drugs, and other addictions. Acting as a Caesar with absolute power, the leader sought to remove any opposition through harassment, imprisonment, torture, and murder. The director of the Christian Ministry developed a cadre of cadets to react militarily against the persecution of Caesar. In addition, two mystics associated with the Ministry spoke out with warnings against Caesar, the U.N., and the One World Religion headed by Pope Peter II. Catastrophes became rampant, and violence became a way of life

In the twentieth novel, we find that the Father's Touch International Ministry members face more persecution and even death in the United States, by the United Nations, and by the One World Religion. Helping individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction, gender dysphoria, and spiritual confusion is deemed unacceptable by militant gay organizations, that influence all facets of society. Danger lurks everywhere. Now the Ministry needs to operate in a more military fashion

The World is Punished illustrates what could happen to the United States and the members of the United Nations when they choose to rebel against the dictates of God. Two mystics selected by God to tell the world of impending disasters face being pursued by governments and other anti-Christian organizations hoping to do them harm. Their affiliation with the Father's Touch International Ministry, dedicated to helping individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction and gender confusion, puts all the directors and the members in danger. Who could imagine that "in the land of the free and the home of the brave" anyone would persecute a Christian ministry that has grown from the founders' basement to many of the states in the United States and to fifty countries around the world? It is amazing to think that when more than the usual earthquakes, floods, fires, and pandemics occur, the people of the world can't figure out that God the Creator must punish them for their recalcitrant attitude. The mystics pronounce the need to repent and reconcile with God to solve the problems. Does it ever happen?

The Father's Touch International Ministry continues to expand worldwide. Regardless, in helping individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction, gender confusion, and other issues, its members risk physical harm and even death. Two individuals, Caleb, a teenager, and Maria, a young married woman, were given the gift of prophecy which includes messages foretelling the destruction of the United States and other countries. Needless to say, the U.S. government, along with other countries, tries to capture them and learn in advance the dire events that were about to happen. In addition to hostile governments, the two mystics also have to hide from gay militant groups that misunderstand their mission to offer help for the misguided and spiritually lost. It is surprising to see that a well-intended ministry should be seen as controversial, when so many people are heading toward hell willingly

The Father's Touch International Ministry continues to grow within the Western Hemisphere and overseas. The ministry is still dedicated to helping individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction and gender confusion, as well as, with drug abuse, poverty, and spiritual emptiness. This fifteenth novel centers on a young man named Caleb who is destined to be a mystic and gives dire warnings to individuals and nations. He is a follower of Jesus Christ but wants to deepen his knowledge of his Jewish roots, so he attends a school in Israel. However, no matter where he goes danger follows him. Besides foreign governments wanting to know what he knows, even the U.S. government pursues him for the same reason. Inevitably he, along with his family, has to go into hiding. Such is the price to pay for representing God

After her husband was shot by a militant gay agent, Marion Formoso was asked to become an interim director of the Father's Touch International Ministry. She walked a tightrope in trying to balance her family responsibilities with her new duties. Being a capable woman, it was a role that fitted her education and talents. However, she knew her life would now be in danger.

A Christian ministry strives to help Indian people struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria. Like in other countries where it resides, the ministry experiences opposition from both the secular society and religious community. Its directors have been harassed, poisoned, and even killed in violent ways. Even so, Christians offer healing through the message of faith, hope, and love. Consequently, lives can be changed for the better

The Father's Touch Ministry's entrance into Russia represented a great sacrifice on the part of its members. Learning a new language and adapting to the Russian culture demanded a lot of energy, patience, finances, and physical endurance. The staff members made every effort to avoid being perceived as puppets of the Russian government. They kept their focus on ministering to people willing to come to their center, and participating in the program of fellowship, Bible study and prayer. But at the same time, they had to look out for danger from the militant members of the LGBT community, as well as, the agents of the Gay Enforcers, a militant group from the United States. The novel describes the personal lives of the central characters, who had families to raise under stressful conditions. Some had been harassed, injured, and even killed by the agents of G&E. This kind of a ministry is not for cowards. But just the same, God sustains their faith

This sixth novel in the series about the Father's Touch Ministry illustrates the costs of trying to help people with unwanted same-sex attraction and gender confusion. The ministry continues to grow in spite of the opposition from militant pro-gay groups, especially the Gay Enforcers. There continues to be incidents involving harassment and violence. In spite of it all, the people who frequent the centers and safe houses are changed for the better. Focusing on the spiritual aspects of addictions can result in changed lives. The Gordons, Formosos, Halls, and Father Gilligan continue to play a vital role in keeping the ministry moving forward. In the midst of tragedy, love still blossoms for some of them. And it is still a mystery why the staff members remain so committed to the ministry and its divine purpose, while serving in the inner cities and other challenging locations.