Part One Introduction What connection might our fast-paced age of high-tech electronics, super-sonic travel, and global networking have with ancient Babylon? Now that’s a question much too complex to answer in one sentence except to state simply that the word BABYLON provides an insightful view of our past, and a fast forward of our future. Countless mysteries still lie [...]
Wise Men From the East
“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east” (Matthew 2:1). Amidst staggering world events, concerns over the economy, wars, pressures of daily life, health, grief over loved ones who have recently left us, and the unknown future, it seems [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Clement Kroeker in Congo
A Personal account The following is a condensation of Kroeker’s personal letters written to family and close friends chronicling his role as an invited observer for the momentous event of DR Congo’s 2011 election. This is actually a repeat performance as he served in the same capacity in the elections of 2006. Introductory note: For [...]
BelkA of BABYLON Reader Reviews
Martha – Professional world travel guide, musician, speaker “No, it isn’t a metronome I saw in my mind’s eyes as I began reading your BelkA of BABYLON—more nearly an ancient map stretched across your office walls with small flags like war positions on a map as your groups advanced! I usually read to about 1 [...]
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joanne Kroeker Mahar growbook@gmail.com Page-Turning Biblical Fiction Recreates World of Daniel Novel dramatizes story of Scriptures’ spread throughout ancient world LONGWOOD, FL—A daring rescue, a life-changing encounter, a mission to preserve the Sacred Writings from total destruction—a newcomer on the biblical fiction market spins a tale that sweeps you into the [...]
End of the World Panic
Most of us have seen the many billboards on our American freeways announcing a day of judgment—that never happened. Dark Clouds In the wake of our present economic distress, aftereffects of terrorism, globalization, unprecedented scientific-technological advances, environmental concerns, people movements, wars, nuclear bombs, disease, killer asteroids, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other catastrophes, many of us [...]
Announcing
BelkA of BABYLON “Paprika Parrot, why are you staring at me in that bossy way?” “When are you going to get around to making that big announcement about you know what?” “Soon, I hope.” “It had better be soon because I can’t stand the suspense. You know I can’t keep secrets. “How well I [...]