Click here to buy this book! A Shepherd, as a boy, is asleep on the job in the fields of Bethlehem and misses an event of a lifetime. Angels. Angels announcing the birth of the Messiah. A shepherd boy awakes, but missed it.  Angels! Angels proclaiming “The Messiah is born in Bethlehem.”  His brothers and father head for Bethlehem. But Bozra hopes to prove he can be trusted with the flock.   Nobles come in search of the boy Messiah, Bozra gapes at the caravan and wonders at this beast he calls a walking mountain.  Bozra wants to go with them but Father says no.   A brother returns from Bethlehem. He’d just witnessed a horrendous slaughter. The details are graphic and the threat is real.  Bozra prays please protect Yeshua, but will wonder for 30 years.    An itinerant priest comes with tales of a rabble-rouser in Jerusalem. Bozra goes—but Yeshua is gone.    A cousin tells of a miracle worker who raises Lazarus from the dead.       Finally off to the Holy City for Passover Bozra and family overnight in Bethany.  The talk is about crowds shouting Hosannas.  Bozra is captivated with all he hears and dismayed he has missed everything. Tomorrow he may get a chance to tell Yeshua that he prayed for Him and God answered his prayer. The morning turns to horror. The family is squeezed out of the city by soldiers terrorizing thieves in route to a crucifixion.  Bozra is frightened for his family and hurries them away. Against his wife’s pleading, Bozra returns. He asks for directions and proceeds to Golgatha.  He arrives to see the crosses. The bodies have been removed, but the horror remains.  Streams of blood stain them, torn flesh hangs from them, the smell of death surrounds them.  What Bozra sees and hears brings him to his knees—the end of his quest—but just the beginning of his journey.                 Excerpt I ask your additional indulgence before you embark on this modest volume I have had the occasion to journal over my long but simple journey. Simple. Yes. And yet, in no small way touched by unique occurrences that should cause some astonishment even in the two thousand years hence. Shepherds are a bit of an outcast. Their company fits best, and is mostly, with other shepherds. This only heightens what I am about to tell you. I lived at a time unlike but a few. A time prophets dreamed of. A time immersed in danger and intrigue. A time of change. A time that changed me. And now it is time for you. Would that I could reach out of these pages and touch you myself to whisper a blessing on each syllable you read. It will have to suffice I have, to the best I know how. Believing we are connected across these times by the words—and hidden treasures—you now hold. Bozra, son of Abraham.

Professional Reviews
Dove Family award
"Bozra: A Shepherd's Journey" is a well written story about a young shepherd boy from childhood to adult. The adventure is as if you are reading the diary of his life in the first person. He tells of his father and brothers as they teach him to be a sheep herder, their visit to Bethlehem to see the baby, and of the travels to far away places. This is the continuous story of Bozra's life, the events that happened during his life time and of the times that changed all of the world forever.
This book is awarded our Dove "Family-Approved" Seal. Due to some of the intense events it is recommended for 12+.

Mom's Choice
Bible actor Mac McConnell's novella, Bozra, A Shepherds Journey is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times Best-Selling Author; LeAnn Thieman, Motivational speaker and coauthor of seven Chicken Soup For The Soul books; Tara Paterson, Certified Parent Coach, and founder of the Mom's Choice Awards. Parents and educators look for the Mom s Choice Awards seal in selecting quality materials and products for children and families. This book/product has been honored by this distinguished award.

Gigi Graham review
Mac McConnell is an experienced actor and master story teller. He has been writing, telling and dramatizing stories on stage for many years and because of the incredible passion he has, whatever character he chooses to portray or whoever's story he chooses to tell, it burst to life before your eyes. Now, with Forever Changed, Mac presents an intriguing drama packed with surprises. You will laugh and cry as you identify with the characters in this powerful journey.
Gigi Graham author/speaker

Reader Reviews for "Bozra, A Shepherd's Journey (Cradle To Cross Trilogy"

Reviewed by Razz Kazi	9/12/2008
Mac, Bravo! Bravo! My hat is off to you. My heart took to flight upon finding and reading your writings here. And what God has recently put on my heart has now been confirmed. I must do it. I have been doing it. For the last couple of days I have been working feverishly to write a story from the Bible which has been close to my heart for some time. I also asked God to send me the one who will be instrumental in helping me get it published. I also have plans for an immediate three more. But they do not have to be out before the election. I am so excited. Time is of the essence. It must be published before the presidential election for it's impact to be meaningful. Maybe I'd be wise to pray for another three or so month delay in declaring a winner. And from what I hear about the new voting process here in Florida, it just might happen again. Not the hanging chads this time but various other mishaps. In any case I love what I read about you and your work. Carry on Mac, and blessing to you. Peace, Razz
Reviewed by Jodee Kulp	3/25/2008
A slam dunk. Bozra misses the coming of the Messiah while tending sheep on the 5th watch. Mac, your writing is crisp and clear running parallel to many lives even two thousand years later. The ending says it all.

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