I've had an interest in the Eschaton for a long time.  It may have been embedded in my Pentecostal upbringings.  From my earliest remembrances there has been a place of longing for the coming kingdom to be realized fully with all its power, glory, peace, and security.  Among the works I've studied is Hans Schwarz, professor of theology at the University of Regensburg in Germany.  I don't line up with him identically, I sense trace residue of Tübingen's higher criticism, intended or not, nest...

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This week a couple from our church surprised me with the purchase of a brand new computer.  They recognized a need as my old laptop limped to a slow, agonizing death.  They wish to remain anonymous.  Let me tell you, this couple is amazing.  They are genuine Christians who live out what they profess.  They took me to pick out the new one, really encouraged me to get the very best.  I am so blessed I can't even compute it.  The new laptop is primarily for my responsibilities as pastor.  Howeve...
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I am really excited about my new venture with thebookpatch.com.  I am using them to publish books.  The first children's book project is underway - The Night Owl Rooster at the Early Bird Barnyard.  My son, Nicholas, is working hard on the illustrations.  It's fun to be tag teaming with him.  I am equally jazzed to have a poetry book in the making.  Give Me Words is the culmination of many years' private prayer time, waiting on the LORD, the scribblings of a soul pounding out its faith in rea...
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I had a goal to have 4th of July fireworks.  Didn't quite make it.  But there are sparks on the 5th.  GoldSash Publishing is now your one stop shop for creative compilations.
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