REVIEW FOR MY BOOK - HE IS THE WORD

 Shrum Encourages Freshman Authors
FIRST COAST CHRISTIAN WRITERS

All FCCW guest speakers bring interesting messages and helpful hints to our meetings. But every so often we’re showered with additional, very useful material. Such was the case with Estelle Shrum’s presentation at last Thursday’s FCCW meeting.
In her presentation, Estelle described her life, and the troubling experiences that were foundational to her new book titled, He Is The Word, a compilation of poems written over two years. As she described it, her book is proof that a life visited by frequent, unhappy events out of one’s control, can produce both victory and a deeper relationship with God.
Estelle grew up in a house with an abusive father and a paranoid, schizophrenic mother. The effect of such a toxic environment led first to frequent panic attacks as a young woman, and later, two attempts at suicide. In later years, her daughter experienced some of the ripple-effects from her family tree, developing serious problems of her own.
Estelle related that today, both she and her daughter are living examples of God’s healing victory. As she pointed out, “The four best years of my life were when I dated my husband. And we’ve been married over forty years!”
Because all of Estelle’s poems are related to scripture, He Is The Word is both a resource for practical Biblical guidance as well as an escape into poetic literature. Glancing through the book, it is easy for one to pinpoint a topic of interest and be directed to a relevant poem. Each passage brings out the essence of scripture through insightful, tender paraphrase of God’s perspective.
Estelle told us the reason for the poetic format is to, “Encourage Christians and non-Christians to read the Bible.”
In addition to poetry, Estelle included sections at the end such as, “The Many Names Of Jesus,” and “The Bible Vs. The Koran,” -- an overview of the similarities and differences between two of the world’s most important books.
As for the “extra gift,” Estelle covered a large table with several, very helpful handouts such as:
“Avoiding literary scams”
“Writers Beware: Thumbs-Down Agency List”
“How To Find The Right Book Publisher”
“Fake Writing Contests.”
She included three long lists of Christian publishers and Christian self-publishing resources.
Estelle’s own book was published through an organization called, “Publish America,” a co-op company requiring no down payment by the author. As she put it, “It’s a subject of particular importance to all freshman authors!”
FCCW extends a warm thanks to Estelle and hopes many readers will enjoy her book for a relaxing, insightful poetic journey through the Bible. www,Heistheword.com

BIBLICAL NUMBERS AND WHAT THEY MEAN:

One : 1 - Biblical Meaning of Number is the number of God. Independence is also attached to this number as well, for it excludes all things that are different. This number is also used when marking the beginnings of things. Unity is very common when defining this number, for it stands alone and cannot be divided.
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Two : 2 - Biblical Meaning of Number is separation, divided or division. By it being the first number that can be divided, it is often look at as the fundamental number for division. This number is attached to the term Revelation as well. It has also been used when referring to discord and even war. Ruin and death is also within this number baggage.
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Three : 3 - Biblical Meaning of Number is approval, entire and solid. The number is the symbol that is used in reference to the (cube). This number is also used when describing the Trinity or the Godhead (divine perfection). This number has also been associated with spirit and life.
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Four : 4 - Biblical Meaning of Number is God's creative works or Earth Creation (material completeness). This number is always used when referring to God's creation. This number has also been used when describing space.
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Five : 5 - Biblical Meaning of Number is grace and redemption - God's grace or life that's moved by the spirit. This number has also been used to describe freedom, completeness.
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Six : 6 - Biblical Meaning of Number is the number of man. This number is also used when referring (human labor) or (secular completeness) This number also is attached when describing the constant battle between spirit and flesh.
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Seven : 7 - Biblical Meaning of Number is spiritual perfection and spiritual completeness. This number has also been used when describing the covenant between man and God.
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Eight : 8 - Biblical Meaning of Number (One who abounds in strength) This number is also used in reference to fertility. It has also been used when referring to the Resurrection or new beginnings.
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Nine : 9 - Biblical Meaning of Number is judgment or finality. Basically, it's used when judging man and all of his works. This number has also been used to describe the perfect movement of God.
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Ten : 10 - Biblical Meaning of Number is completeness in divine order or completed course of time. There's nothing that is left wanting within the complete cycle the number ten just completed.
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Eleven : 11 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with imperfection, disorganization or disorder.
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Twelve : 12 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with governmental perfection. This number has also been used to describe God's chosen people. Plus anything that is made up of rules has this number associated with it.
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Thirteen : 13 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with rebellion, corruption, abandonment, defection, revolution, to break or destroy.
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Fourteen : 14 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with spiritual perfection that is doubled measured in strength or spiritual completeness that is twice over.
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Fifteen : 15 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with the energy that is found within the acts of divine grace.
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Sixteen : 16 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference that deals with love. To have passion and hold dear. To cherish and have devotion
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Seventeen : 17 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with the perfection of spiritual order
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Eighteen : 18 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference that deals with bondage, slavery, captivity and serfdom
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Nineteen : 19 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with the perfection of divine order that is in relation to judgment.
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Twenty : 20 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with expectancy of a great magnitude
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Twenty One : 21 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with Divine Completion
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Twenty Two : 22 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with disorganization, corruption or disintegration
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Twenty Three : 23 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference that involves death or extinction
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Twenty Four : 24 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference to a heavenly government and heavenly worship.
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Twenty Five : 25 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with expectancy of receiving divine grace and redemption from the almighty God
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Twenty Six : 26 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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Twenty Seven : 27 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with expectancy of getting divine approval or divine redemption
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Twenty Eight : 28 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with expectancy of divine strength and courage
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Twenty Nine : 29 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with expectancy of Judgment
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Thirty : 30 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference to marking the right moment.
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Thirty One : 31 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference when dealing with the name of God or Deity.
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Thirty Two : 32 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with having a covenant or agreement with a certain person or party
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Thirty Three : 33 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with the making of a pledge or promise.
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Thirty Four : 34 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with the naming of a son
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Thirty Five : 35 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with having hope, trust and confidence towards a person or thing
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Thirty Six : 36 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference in regards to a particular enemy or opposition
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Thirty Seven : 37 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with the word that comes from the almighty God
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Thirty Eight : 38 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with slavery or having complete control or dominance over an individual or group
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Thirty Nine : 39 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference that with having a sickness or disease
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Forty : 40 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with probation or trial. This number has also been used to describe a period of judgment.
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Forty Two : 42 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference to the Antichrist.
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Forty Four : 44 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with a worldwide divine judgment against humanity
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Forty Five : 45 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with maintaining, preserving or protecting the things that matter the most to you.
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Fifty : 50 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with deliverance or restoration.
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Fifty One : 51 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference to having or experiencing a divine revelation.
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Sixty : 60 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with the sin of pride or conceit
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Sixty Six : 66 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with secular or idol worship. Fallacy, trickery, guile or deception is also used in connection with this number
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Seventy : 70 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with time of judgment of God's people.
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One Hundred : 100 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with an election process of God's choosen
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One Hundred and Nineteen : 119 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with having success or mastery over something
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One Hundred and Twenty : 120 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference to a divine probation period.
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One Hundred and Forty Four : 144 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with having a personal spiritual guide
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Two Hundred : 200 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with things within a state of insufficiency.
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Four Hundred : 400 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference to a divinely perfect period in time.
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Six Hundred : 600 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with extreme conflict or war
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Six Hundred and Sixty Six : 666 - Christian Numerology meaning deals with the number that refers to the name that is in relation to the Antichrist.
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Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven : 777 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with the name of Jesus Christ
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Eight Hundred and Eighty Eight : 888 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with the name of the Holy Spirit
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One Thousand : 1000 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with having or achieved divine completeness
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Four Thousand : 4000 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with a divine worldwide salvation
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Six Thousand : 6000 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with the deception of the Antichrist against humanity
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Seven Thousand : 7000 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with a divine final judgment
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One Hundred and Forty Four Thousand : 144,000 - Christian Numerology meaning deals in reference with those that came out of the great tribulation in which the book of Revelations is referring to in chapter fourteen