Lighten the Earth Book Series

Scripture frames key narratives in nautical terms, creating contact points that can bring the stories to life. Exploring these and observations from the natural world, the book unveils deep insights about faith concepts and contemporary issues, showing God’s relevance to modern society. It establishes the validity and scientific reliability of scripture while sharing concepts through stories and symbols. Excerpts will be available online, with the full book available through Amazon. Excerpt:

The image of a ship on the open sea has captivated imaginations and inspired poetry throughout history. A majestic vessel plowing through the surf symbolizes going beyond the boundaries of terra firma. It evokes pictures of sun-bronzed countenances facing into the wind on a quest for discovery. As one of the most ancient forms of transportation, boats have served as vehicles to lands afar through past ages. Ships of bygone eras have facilitated trade and travel. Seafaring pilgrims and explorers have used them to seek new horizons. The Viking longship, Mediterranean tartane, Egyptian felucca, Chinese lorcha, and Portuguese carrack are among those that have graced the seas of antiquity.

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Similarities between ancient Rome and the US are revealed by the 7 trumpets prophecy of Revelation. Find out how major events in US history have fulfilled this prophecy. Excerpts: The 7 trumpets prophecies seem addressed to the US with warnings that read like an American history book, chronicling key moments throughout the life of our nation. Noteworthy American events have been documented not only by major news outlets, but also in the scriptures. But the Bible recorded them hundreds of years before they happened.

...Ancient Rome and the United States are similar world powers that sit like book ends of the Christian age. Ancient Rome presided in power over God’s people in the early Christian age and during Jesus’ life, while the United States is the presiding world power before Jesus’ second coming. Both powers have had worldwide impact. Read Online

Ancient worldwide conspiracy unmasked in practical terms, with a dose of humor. The fourth angel's message of Revelation 18. Excerpts: "With trembling hands the mastermind nervously rubs his chin, his eyes scanning back and forth as he tries to devise a plan. He and his followers have recently lost everything. Imagine their mournful cries echoing through the formless earth when Satan “was cast out into the earth, and his angels… cast out with him” Revelation 12:9. His loyal followers must have reproached him and each other as their disappointed hopes began to sink in, realizing they had lost heaven and had been deceived to think evil could win over good...

There’s a spiritual battle going on. The controversy between good and evil has raged since the first moment evil entered the world. And though it’s easy to recognize that truth playing out around us, many don’t realize that it has a face. It’s not just principles we are seeing; there’s a leader who embodies the principles heading up both sides. The face of evil is described in scripture as “the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan…” (Revelation 20:2). The constellation Draco, curled around the North Star, depicts the fire-breathing dragon that has troubled the nations throughout history. He has been the archenemy of peace throughout Earth’s long, dark ages... Though many don’t wish to believe such an evil force exists, it’s a well-grounded understanding with abundant evidence to support it. If you give the idea a fair chance, you may find it can help make sense of many things that are happening in our world."

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A mysterious woman speaks to us from the pages of history, culture, and sacred script. She gazes out through the shadows from behind a veil of obscurity. People have heard of her notable counterpart, but few have realized that, like a pair of waterfowl, behind the glorious color and song of Jesus’ life is a camouflaged female. Pop culture artists and musicians are often telling their story, unaware. Glimpses of the woman can be seen in everything from Cinderella to the Mona Lisa, smirking about her well-kept secret. The woman veiled in scripture is Eve, Rebecca, and the Shulamite. Different scriptural depictions tell the story of a divine being who, like Jesus, becomes human. As he was Adam’s antitype at the start of the Christian age (1 Corinthians 15:45-49), she is Eve’s toward its end.
 

The book decodes scripture passages for which little explanation has been found, showing how the double incarnation theme is found from Genesis to Revelation in everything from the ancient name of God to the desert tabernacle. The author’s conclusions were developed through fourteen years of dedicated study. History has been said to be “his story,” how God became a man to save a dying world. But who would have guessed it’s her too, a tale of romance and intrigue to rival the greatest ever told. The world needs the hope this story can bring. The time is ripe for a message from the heart of God.  Read Excerpts

The secret of the universe is hidden in plain sight. This book will unveil the elusive “theory of everything” as reflected from the tiniest atom to the Godhead itself. Closely related to the concept of moderation, this principle can provide insight into matters of all kinds and help with navigating interpersonal difficulties. The secrets of life, love, and eternity are written in the fabric of the universe. Excerpt:

Although humans are the closest resemblance to God, male and female elements are found throughout the universe. And it would only be natural to conclude that masculine and feminine elements may also reflect the divine likeness to some degree and therefore give us a glimpse of who God is.

Validation and verification of biblical timeliness that converge at a common end. The ages in a nutshell. Excerpt: From the beginning, when God spoke, light has measured time (Genesis 1:3, 14). Like rays of hope in the darkness, celestial photons count moments like sands through an hourglass. At the same time, spiritual light is shining from God’s Word to reveal his unfolding plan. 

An exploration of how biblical times provide a picture of eternity in the earth made new and reveal spiritual themes. The book will climax the series with scriptural and cultural examples relevant to those preparing for Heaven. Excerpt: 

When you look at a hologram, you see different images from different angles, a two-dimensional image appears to pop out in 3D.  The Bible is actually this way too.  A mere surface reading of it may not reveal this amazing phenomenon, but when you begin to compare scripture with scripture and story with story, allowing the Bible to interpret itself, the picture starts to come alive and pop out in 3D right before your eyes. For example, the same Bible passage may have several different applications when considered from different perspectives, as well as different significance to different ages throughout history.