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At times brutal and raw, at others tender and sensitive, Transfiguring seeks to make sense of life in a world so often vicious and beautiful. A formalist work rich in imagery, allusion, narrative, and prosody, readers will encounter a surprising array of people and situations: from Icarus falling out of the sky to a chaplain sitting with his patients, from Judith beheading Holofernes to Saint Thomas reflecting on his doubt, from the poet growi...

First Aid dresses wounds inflicted in a world of "same, " self-absorption, and the death of the literary. It marks out what has been lost and explores alternative ways for Homo sapiens. The title also refers to the Percival myth where the wound carries the cure. Think Schiller's play drive. Think a bridge over romanticism, modernism, and postmodernism.

In a time when organized religion is suffering an identity crisis, the author of The Last Presbyterian? examines the faith culture that shaped him and his family over the last half millennium. Filled with historical, theological, and spiritual reflections and set in the context of both old family stories and current trends, Cuthbertson's book addresses such timely issues as practicing faith within families, setting aside time for God, and the ...

John's Revelation is the most misunderstood book of the Bible. Even church fathers, Martin Luther, and other Protestant leaders questioned its inclusion in the Bible. The book of Revelation is not meant to be a complex puzzle itching to be solved. Rather, it is a first-century document that needs to be understood in the context of the Greco-Roman world while paying close attention to the hundreds of allusions to Old Testament Scripture.

After being on staff for nearly a month, the youth director was suddenly summoned into the senior pastor's office. The pastor quickly shut the door and, skipping all pleasantries, boldly announced: "I'd love to help you, I just don't have time for you." Uncertain of how to respond and with no questions allowed, the youth director was dismissed. That was the last meeting he ever had with the senior pastor. Weren't there supposed to be ample amo...

The Things She Doesn't Say dives deep into the secrets held in a woman's heart. It's raw, authentic, and relatable. Each poem connects women to each other to realize they are not alone in their fears, heartbreak, and experience.

Jump aboard this emotional roller-coaster ride through a painful past. A life full of suffering, rejection, loneliness, hatred, and heartbreaking memories of the author and his three sisters. The ways in which they were traumatized, abandoned, and made to fend for themselves. The author's experience of dealing with an alcoholic mother, being bullied, and turning to drugs, alcohol, and violence to cope with harsh reality. He shares his experien...

What if many desirable things in nature were no longer there?--clean air, freshly grown vegetables, wildflowers, a waterfall, a green forest, spring rains, colors of flowers, a willow tree, fresh trout from a stream, autumn leaves, sunrise, sunset, mineral-rich farmland, etc. What if in a few years global warming and its devasting effects so damaged the earth, its atmosphere, and its resources, that many of these things were no longer possible...

Matthew chose not to write his Gospel in chronological order. Why? How does his presentation of the Gospel differ from the other three? I show that Matthew organized his book into fourteen chiasms, explain how chiasms work, and describe the advantages that Matthew afforded the careful reader. The contrasts and comparisons of the vertical and horizontal aspects of the chiasms provide the reader with new insights into the events of Jesus' earthl...

In a time when organized religion is suffering an identity crisis, the author of The Last Presbyterian? examines the faith culture that shaped him and his family over the last half millennium. Filled with historical, theological, and spiritual reflections and set in the context of both old family stories and current trends, Cuthbertson's book addresses such timely issues as practicing faith within families, setting aside time for God, and the ...

A Footnote to Plato takes place in 2012 at a tiny liberal arts college in Vermont. Philosophy professor Dr. Isaac Fischelson finds himself embroiled in a student drama that leads to a false accusation of sexual harassment and an investigation intended to force him out. He faces a disgraceful end to his long career unless he retires immediately. But Dr. Fischelson refuses to be, as his students like to say, an epic failure. Zeb is a promisin...

Have you ever wondered if God is really there for you? This book will assure you that God really is there. Whether you know it or not, God wants to be involved in every part of your life, the good and the bad, the happy and the sad. This is a collection of true stories from my childhood to the golden years of enjoying great-grandchildren. If you think God is not interested in the most mundane days of your life, then you will be excited to find...

What does it mean to be a Christian? Answers to this question in both the secular world and the church have often been anything but clear. In this book, Jesse Hamilton seeks to provide a simple, clear, and honest answer to the question of what it really means to be a Christian. Intended for both believers and unbelievers alike, How to Be a Christian considers the full range of the New Testament evidence and presents the Christian life as Jesus...

Asteroids, wars, volcanoes, and earthquakes continue to plague the earth. In spite of the incessant warnings to repent, a vast majority of people choose to turn away from God's salvation and pursue their own destinies, but the Lord is not one to be mocked by unbelievers or withhold his justice from the world. Ultimately when God ushers in the millennium, he establishes a righteous global government and restores creation to its original design ...

John's Revelation is the most misunderstood book of the Bible. Even church fathers, Martin Luther, and other Protestant leaders questioned its inclusion in the Bible. The book of Revelation is not meant to be a complex puzzle itching to be solved. Rather, it is a first-century document that needs to be understood in the context of the Greco-Roman world while paying close attention to the hundreds of allusions to Old Testament Scripture.

Jump aboard this emotional roller-coaster ride through a painful past. A life full of suffering, rejection, loneliness, hatred, and heartbreaking memories of the author and his three sisters. The ways in which they were traumatized, abandoned, and made to fend for themselves. The author's experience of dealing with an alcoholic mother, being bullied, and turning to drugs, alcohol, and violence to cope with harsh reality. He shares his experien...

Matthew chose not to write his Gospel in chronological order. Why? How does his presentation of the Gospel differ from the other three? I show that Matthew organized his book into fourteen chiasms, explain how chiasms work, and describe the advantages that Matthew afforded the careful reader. The contrasts and comparisons of the vertical and horizontal aspects of the chiasms provide the reader with new insights into the events of Jesus' earthl...

A Footnote to Plato takes place in 2012 at a tiny liberal arts college in Vermont. Philosophy professor Dr. Isaac Fischelson finds himself embroiled in a student drama that leads to a false accusation of sexual harassment and an investigation intended to force him out. He faces a disgraceful end to his long career unless he retires immediately. But Dr. Fischelson refuses to be, as his students like to say, an epic failure. Zeb is a promisin...

The author to the Hebrews tells us that in the past God spoke through the prophets but now he has spoken through the Son: Jesus. The message transmitted is now complete and clear. The entire letter is concerned with the superiority of this new covenant of the Son. It is better in every way when compared with Sinai's rules and regulations as it is now no longer based on shadows of the heavenly reality but the reality itself. There can be no goi...

This captivating collection of poetry delves into the depths of human suffering and the brokenness of our existence, yet it steadfastly maintains a sense of faith and gratitude towards God. Through poignant verses and heartfelt expressions, the book laments the fallen nature of life, acknowledging the pain, sorrow, and struggles that accompany our earthly journey. However, amidst the darkness, it beautifully illuminates the unwavering hope and...