Fred Sherrod

eBook, ePUB

Shiloh'S Scepter (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

Shilohs Scepter was to leave my descendants a clear, unequivocal message of hope and truth pointing them to the God who has sustained and blessed me since I was nine years old. A great challenge in this modern computer age is finding a way to peak peoples curiosity, especially young people, about what a centuries-old book has to say. I have struggled to present many of the basic biblical truths in an easy-to-read format interesting to all ages. In these pages you can find the basis for the confident beliefs and strong convictions responsible for shaping the essence of my being and guiding my choices in life. Many of the key themes of the Christian life are addressed in the thirty-nine chapters. These include the way to salvation, coping with sin, spiritual growth and responsibility, church life, prayer, faith, anxiety, happiness, depression, materialism, old age, death, and heaven.

If you own a Bible, you hold in your hand the very same scepter our Lord so deftly wielded against the enemy when tempted in the wilderness. This kingly wand, an awesome weapon and incomparable guide, will protect you from the evil one and keep you safe on your journey through life. But importantly, you must learn how to use the Word for it to be effective. Results achieved are commensurate with how well your powerful blade is brandished. If you find the time to read this book and it improves your Bible skills in any significant way, then my countless hours of writing will have been well spent. May these pages lead you humbly to the feet of Christ, enlighten your spiritual understanding, and challenge your commitment to Christian service!

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Born into an East Texas sharecropper's family in 1943, Fred is the second of four children. Honoring God, hard work, and respect for people were important concepts learned at an early age. His first two great loves were reading books, especially the Bible, and roaming the outdoors. At the age of eleven, financial pressures eased modestly when the family left the farm and moved to town for a better-paying job. Through work, loans, scholarships, and an encouraging family, Fred earned a master's degree in chemistry in 1967 and accepted a job as a research chemist for The Dow Chemical Company on the Gulf Coast. Life became more complicated for his wife, Verna, a career schoolteacher, and their two small girls in 1975 when he suddenly became a Baptist pastor while continuing his job in industry. With no prior training or preparation for this new responsibility, his most valuable ministerial asset was a beautiful, supportive wife with the ability to sing and play the piano.

During his thirty-three years of scientific research, Fred was the author of thirty-eight technical papers and was granted ten U. S. Patents. After raising their two girls, who also became schoolteachers, Fred and Verna retired to live in the historic Big Thicket of Texas in 2000, where he is currently the pastor of First Shiloh, a small country church in Woodville, Texas. His spare time is spent fishing, playing golf, and enjoying the woods.

Fred's diverse background enriches the broad spectrum of spiritual truths presented in his book. His inherent analytical personality, magnified by endless hours of detailed work in the laboratory, is evident in these biblical studies. This technical perspective is softened with numerous heart-warming stories from his past experiences, interesting illustrations of historical figures, and inspirational poetry.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: WestBow Press
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781512701029
• Artikelnr.: 52578719