The Last Martyr
Before the 1st Coming of
Christ,
God gave John
– the Last Prophet –
Whose Death Closed
The Old Testament Church Age
Before the 2nd Coming of
Christ,
God gives another John
– The
Last Martyr –
Whose Death will Close
The New Testament Church Age
The Manuscript for The Last Martyr Is Finished!
Projected Publication Date - April, 2015 -- Contingent On Campaign Success
Help make it happen
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A Metaphor.
It’s Beautiful.
Look. On God’s Finger. Look.
A Butterfly.
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Catch the Vision! This campaign is more than publishing a book, or two!
Its a Vision of touching people beyond pastoral ministry!
Its a long-time vision of extending my pastoral ministry into the field of writing with multiple goals -- touching lives and strengthening families!
From The Book....
He was a
strange looking man, shabbily dressed.
His dusty black jacket was fashioned like an old style drum major
uniform. It was threadbare and had a double-breasted row of dull silver buttons running down its front. He wore a drab silvery-white cloak that had
an insignia across the chest; an insignia that featured an eagle, a winged man,
an ox and a lion, symbols of the four
evangelists.
At the
conclusion of the service the man emerged from the shadows and discretely pulled
me aside, away from the congregation as they exited the sanctuary. He seemed distracted, disturbed, somewhat
agitated, and worried. He also appeared
to be frightened, yet keenly observant and decidedly sensitive
to everything and everyone in the church building. He constantly turned his head one way, then
another, scanning the crowds of people as they exited the church. He was looking for something. Or someone.
He leaned close to me, placing his hand in the small of my back to draw
me closer, and then he spoke, yet without ever really looking at me, his eyes
constantly scanning the people as they exited the sanctuary.
“This is
for you. Put it in your suit pocket,
quickly.”
He
hurriedly pulled a manila envelop that contained what appeared to be a small
ancient scroll, a rough, faded parchment, from under his coat and handed it to
me. His hands were trembling.
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So
begins the journey of John, The Last
Martyr. Readers will explore Extraordinary Places, including Christ Cathedral: The Church Of The Final
Judgment; the Grand Library of Christ Cathedral with its Hidden Treasures
and Ancient Artifacts; The Chapel of the
Candle, plus mysterious Gothic
Cathedrals, Ancient Chapels, Labyrinths, Bell Towers and the other-worldly site of the ancient Menorah whose majestic flames control
the flow of time and history.
Through The Last Martyr readers will marvel over
the powerful imagery of Towering Frescoes
depicting the Great White Throne
Judgment, the Judgment Seat of
Christ, The Lamb’s Book of Life, and many more mysterious medieval motifs
and biblical images.
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Here’s more from the opening of the book…
Special
instructions were given concerning the ancient scroll, titled A Psalm of the Apocalypse: “I was to translate and eventually interpret A Psalm of the Apocalypse, written by a
boy, John the Younger. It was originally
written in New Testament Koine Greek,
with some stanzas written in Aramaic. The translation revealed that the parchment
was actually a sonnet, a psalm or psalter of the Apocalypse, comprised of a series of unbalanced verses and poetic
stanzas. In substance, it was a faint
foreshadowing of the end of what is and the beginning of what is yet to be. “
About Me
A
Call A Challenge A Commitment
Destiny is a fragile thing!
Delicate! So too are dreams --
and choices! It’s choice, and the consequence of our choices – not chance –
that shapes and determines destiny. Our choice can also hurt or help others fulfill their destiny.
I chose to publish my first book at the tender age of
4. I drew and colored all kinds of stuff,
mostly bull frogs and butterflies – and momma stapled the pages together. My first book!
My second book?
Fourth grade. A book of poems and
sketches of all kinds of stuff, mostly bull frogs and butterflies. Momma three-hole-punched the pages and put them
into a three-ringed binder. My second book.
I’m only telling you about these two books because I
thought you should know -- I have writing experience.
Then, something happened.
It happened to you too. You grew
up – and so did I. And, well, many of those
childhood dreams sort of fell by the wayside.
Destiny is a fragile thing!
Delicate! So too are dreams!
I graduated. Married (Yeah) A lovely
wife. Three beautiful children. A mortgage (yech!)
Two dogs. Double car garage. You get the idea. But here’s an idea -- the
winds of destiny sometimes blow when we least expect them – and in ways we
hadn’t anticipated.
A Call. God issued a
Call to me. (salvation) He issues the same call to each of us. “The grace of God that brings salvation hath
appeared to every man.” “Be ye saved all
ye ends of the earth.” Then, God sent me
a Challenge (full-time ministry). I
responded by making a Commitment (to serve Him as a pastor).
Now, many decades later I look back as a seasoned
pastor and share that I have served three congregations and I’m still running
the race in the 24th year of my fourth pastorate.
In the midst of it all I sporadically sensed stirrings that were
impossible to ignore yet impossible to fulfill because of the demands and
pressures of pastoral ministry– stirrings to write. Stirrings! I often suppressed them. How often did I say, “I wish… I wish…” But I never did.
I believe you understand.
I really do.
Destiny is a fragile thing!
Delicate! So too are dreams!
“I wish… I wish… ”
But I never did.
A wish is a
hope, a desire to do something that we haven’t yet done. We know how to wish,
don’t we? We know how to wish because we
all have hopes, and dreams and desires -- wishes! But,
sometimes, dreams, hopes and wishes sort of fall by the wayside.
Can
I let you in on a little secret? I
believe sometimes God peeks at us and smiles through the unplanned moments of
life! He does this because He knows all
about our forgotten dreams, hopes and wishes.
God peeked and
smiled at me through the Walt Disney cartoon character -- Jiminy Cricket. By Jiminy!
God has a sense of humor! How do
I know? Imagine, God using a cartoon
character of all things. There He stood,
smiling and peeking at me in the midst of one of those unplanned moments of my
life. He pointed his finger at me
through Jiminy Cricket who was skipping and dancing across the screen of my
television set – and here’s what he said…
When you wish upon a star;
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you.
Here’s the
message I received -- "it makes no difference who you are"
Anyone! Everyone! Any age!
Make a wish! Dream a dream. And strive to fulfill your destiny! Do that which God has placed on your heart,
and do it well1 By the way, Jesus in John
15:7 tells us to “ask whatever you WISH [theleo], and it will be done
for you. [ESV -- English Standard Version]
Writing for me
is a delicate thing. It is a fragile
desire, a small part of a larger dream… a destiny rooted in childhood and woven
into the fabric of my life.
One final note
in this About Me section. Every Sunday
when I stand to share a message from God I see God’s people, the congregation
seated in the Sanctuary. High above
them, near the vaulted ceiling are flags, flags representing 34 American states
and the District of Columbia. In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina our
church and community were destroyed and the entire population was displaced. People from across America came – gave
time, money and effort – to build us a new church.
Each Sunday I
have a visual illustration, a reminder of the Grace of God and the Generosity of
His people. We couldn’t have built this
new, debt free church without the help and generosity of His people from across
the country. In like manner, this aspect
of ministry, this campaign can only be done through grace and generosity – to
fulfill the dream.
Destiny is a fragile thing!
Delicate! So too are dreams!
Sometimes
God peeks at us & smiles through the unplanned moments of life!
Jesus
is our Hope! His People -- our Help!
Thank
you for visiting my campaign. I’ve
been consumed for more than a year in writing and completing – The Last Martyr – and I’ve felt God’s
guidance in many marvelous and mysterious ways!
I have a calm assurance that The
Last Martyr will be published – I am convinced of that!
The Last Martyr focuses on (1) the conflict between science and religion,
(2) between atheism and theism, (3) between that which is secular and that
which is sacred – from a biblical perspective – cloaked in the context of
biblical fiction.
For More About Me….
Jeffries and Hurricane Katrina - PBS Tells Our Story
Why This Story?
Many, within the Christian
community, have protested through pen and pulpit, the derelict state of the
Christian mind. This book -- The
Last Martyr -- introduces and
orients the reader to critical biblical thinking -- with a clarity that fosters
biblical thought and facilitates Bible comprehension – utilizing the
fascinating narration that details the final journey of The Last Martyr!
The Last Martyr also touches
upon other competing Classical and Contemporary ideologies, philosophies,
theologies and scientific positions that are currently vogue and viewed as
culturally relevant by contemporary thinkers
– while clarifying and contrasting their conflicts and compatibilities
with the biblical revelation.
A Psalm Of The Apocalypse
Stanza 1-2-3
(More Stanza's Added Each Monday)
Remember, Special
instructions were given concerning the ancient scroll, titled A Psalm of the Apocalypse: Here's a portion of the Psalm....
Stanza 6-7-8
(More Stanza's Added Each Monday)
How You Can Help
Everyone can be a part of this campaign. Here are some ways
you can help
Help make it happen
1. Coat Our
Campaign With Prayer
The greatest gift you can give is to intercede on our
behalf. As you pray, remember, this
campaign is greater than the publication of a book or two or three. It is part of a larger providence – something
precious.
2. Become An
Investor
Pick one of the of rewards options and become an
investor. Your gift, no matter how small or large, is a valuable part of a larger dream – a lovely, delicate dream.
3. Give Through Your Business, Bible Class or
Group
Individual giving is the backbone of this campaign; but, a
business or Bible Class or other groups can also invest in this campaign. Many
of our perks can be utilized for group giving. Have your church or business
invest and take advantage of some of the reward incentives to help your cause
or mission.
4. Give A Gift
To A Friend
Though the perks and rewards won’t be available till 2015, you can
give your perk as a gift to someone else.
Or, if you would like to give in memory of a family member or friend
your reward incentive can be used in that way too.
5. Share Our
Campaign on Facebook, Twitter Or Other Social Media
A quick tweet or status update with a link to our Indiegogo
page is super important. So to is sharing a link through face book. Donate your online influence and let people know why
you're supporting us. Make sure to
provide a link to our campaign page.
What Am I Funding?
Professional Publishing Services (Listed below)
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$2,000.00
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Theological Review
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Paperback Format
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E-book Format & Distribution
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Image Insertions / Text Treatment
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Classic Interior Design
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Classic Cover Design
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Personalized Back cover Design
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Bookstore Listing (see below)
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Retail Channel Distribution to 38,000 Retailers
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Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Powells, Books-A-Million, and more
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File Access, Archiving, and Distribution
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Professional Marketing Strategist
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Marketing
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$1000.00
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Campaign Goal (Publication of The Last Martyr (Total of
Above)
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$3,000.00
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Stretch Goal (Publication of a free book --Why I Can’t Find God)
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$2,000.00
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Super Stretch Goal (Publication of a free book – Sick and Tired)
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$2,000.00
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GRAND TOTAL (Campaign & Stretch Goal
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$7,000.00
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Campaign Goal Description
Catch the Vision!
This campaign is more than publishing a book, or two!
Its a Vision of touching people beyond pastoral ministry!
Its
a long-time vision of extending my pastoral ministry into the field of
writing with multiple goals -- touching lives and strengthening
families!
Stretch Goal Description
The “Stretch Goal” will launch a exciting different way of evangelistic publishing.
Here’s an initial internet script to be
promoted on Facebook and
other social media concerning a second book titled:
Why I Can’t Find God
You’re In The Think Of Trouble
-- And You Know It
-- And, To Make Matters Worst
You Can’t Find God
Why I Can’t Find God
A Profound, Powerful Book
-- And Its Free
Postage and Preparation Not Included
Receive Your Free Copy
The Stretch Goal is to give away 500-1000 copies or more, dependent upon either meeting or exceeding the Stretch Goal.
Super Stretch Goal
Description
The "Super Stretch Goal" will continue the free give-away of a third book.
Here’s an initial
internet script to be promoted on Facebook and other social media concerning a third book
titled:
Sick and Tired
Sick and
tired of being sick and tired
Enough
Is Enough!
You’re at the End of your Rope! Bottomed Out!
You’ve
had enough!
You
can’t go any further! You
can’t take it anymore!
Everyday is…. Another
Grueling Grind! Another
Losing Battle
More
Stress More
Struggles
And You’re
[finally] sick and tired of being sick
and tire!
Congratulations!
Now
that you’re,,,
Sick and
tired of being sick and tired
God can – and God will -- Turn Your Mess Into a Miracle!
Count On It!
The Super Stretch Goal is to give away 500-1000 copies or more, dependent upon either meeting or exceeding the Super Stretch Goal.
Help make it happen
Thank You
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