Bøker av Bernie L Calaway

Everybody knows Revelation is a weird writing. Grasping its message is not often easy and probably not the first choice for a night's fireside reading.Nevertheless, most inquirers recognize the book's insights and prophecies as crucial to our lives. We need a guide to ease us through the complexitiesand out the other side with understanding and inspiration. Look no further. Revelation for Regular Readers tumbles out page after page of dependable discernment with engaging entertainment. None of us are "e;dummies"e; who want weak scholarship to push us through Revelation; most are "e;average"e; readers who would simply welcome a little help along the way. Revelation for Regular Readers is logically organized, solidly written, and glazed with humor and common sense. You won't regret plunking down a little change and settling in. Revelation speaks to the new millennium and now, thankfully, we can hear it clearly.

Finding material concerning any end-of-the-world-tinged subject is easy. But what information is reliable? Which theories are faith-based andbiblically sound? Does everything have to be complex, scary, or sensational? To harvest the best answers, doubtless, we should look to the best source. There is none better, of course than Jesus Christ himself. His discourse from Mt. Olivet, near Jerusalem, was the final and most detailed revelation given during his earthly ministry. As a fortunate bonus, the book you are holding will help clarify the intricacies of the end-time message fortoday's generation. Oracles from Olivet could easily become your primer for futuristic thinking. Every page offers reasoning that is clear, concise,and - yes, even entertaining. Paraphrases tame the tough theological words and illustrative fables flavor the text.You won't be disappointed - you'll be thrilled.

Bernie Calaway is a retired Navy chaplain and biblical scholar, positions attained not without some struggle. He's a native Texan who quickly learned he'd be a happier minister than a cotton farmer on the high plains. Now, in active retirement, he writes, draws, takes regular naps, and tries to keep the squirrels oi the back stoop. Bernie is the author of eight nonfiction books and two collections of entertaining fables. Titles in the marketplace today include Revealing the Revelation, Discernment from Daniel, Revelation for Regular Readers, Operation Revelation: A Teen's Guide to Earth's Final Curtain (with a co-author), and Oracles from Olivet: The Eschatological Jesus. The latest is a five volume encyclopedia of biblical terms entitled History and Mystery: The Complete Eschatological Encyclopedia of Prophecy, Apocalypticism, Mythos, and Worldwide Dynamic Theology. 101 Fun Fables is a treasury of animal fables, stories that are both practicable and whimsical. Other publications include over 100 newspaper and magazine articles, poems, and essays in such periodicals as Reflections, Pulpit Digest, The Navy Chaplain, The Harbor Watch (New York City area), and The Bluejacket (Memphis, TN). He has variously served as editor and stai writer for several chapel and church newsletters. In addition, he's written and directed three locally produced plays. Several poems have been published over the years.The author holds a BA degree from Baylor University majoring in English and religion with a minor in history followed by a Masters of Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Supplemental coursework includes Marriage Counseling, Rape Crisis Counseling Certification, and Psychology of Personality and Adjustment. He is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature and has received an honorable mention in the Writer's Digest 73rd annual competition. Let us not neglect to mention avocations like lecturer, teacher, and biblical consultant.Bernie served as a pastor for two years prior to joining the U.S. Navy. Military experience as a Navy chaplain spanned a 28 year career until retirement in 1995 in the grade of Captain. In the process he served Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard billets. Along the way he has taught junior high, high school, and adjunct college courses in religion, history, psychology, and business ethics. He was a pastor for many years. Retirement years have left time for writing, drawing cowboy pictures, painting, and goofing oi .

Ever tried on a God helmet? Are there still prophets running around? Will the world end before Christmas next year? Surely you've pondered such issues far into the lonely night? Still, there are moments when we wonder about that stuff. But where is the solid and basic information to push us along? Fear not. Prophecy A-Z is here to help you out. As the subtitle pledges: the book is complete, eschatological, and a dictionary of prophecy. A letter-by-letter dictionary of prophetic terms - from Aaron to Zwingli ¿ Sixty essays covering the most complex end times concepts ¿ Healthy doses of history, philosophy, and apocalyptic shop talk It's handy; it's thorough; it's essential for every interested lay reader, Bible scholars, and clergy professionals.