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Hell, Heaven and Back Kindle Edition

by Gregory Zschomler (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.8 7 ratings

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A burnt out pastor thinks he’s living hell until he actually goes there.

Pastor Micah had no idea what kind of powder keg he was stepping into with his new church assignment. Half the Gulf Coast congregation hates him, the chairman of the board is out to get him, a church split is in the works, his youngest daughter suffers from an autoimmune disease, his marriage in turmoil, and years of 60 hour work weeks without a vacation are taking their toll. And that’s only the beginning.

In seminary a professor had joked, “ministry is hard; then you die,” but it was no joke to Micah—the stress is killing him and death seems a reasonable option for escape. Maybe imminent hurricane Charlie will do that for him; he doesn’t care.

That is until a mysterious old woman shows up to take him on a series of interdimensional journeys—around the world, to heaven, to hell and far beyond what he’d ever imagined. Just as things come crashing down around Micah, and he’s questioning everything he believes in and pondering leaving it all behind, his eyes are opened to a few astounding realities.

Does God cause the chaos?
If He’s truly Sovereign then isn’t He responsible for the mess the world is in?
How can such a god be loving?
How can He be trusted?

A work of supernatural, spiritual and speculative fiction based on actual events.

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About the Author

Gregory E. Zschomler is the author of ten previous books. Much of his work has been for children and young adults; this is his first full-length novel for adults. A full time writer, he lives on Oregon's north coast with his wife and two of his eight children. You can find out more about Gregory and his books at gregoryezschomler.blogspot.com or find him on Facebook and Twitter.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BKQYNA0
Publisher ‏ : ‎ eyrie press (February 7, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 7, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1262 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 174 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1523808853

Best Sellers Rank: #4,104,083 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #55,044 in Christian Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #135,533 in Christian Literature & Fiction

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Rick Moyer

Captivating and Enriching.

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2019

Hell, Heaven and Back was very well written and very relatable if like myself, you have ever been part of a large organization and have to deal with politics. It had an interesting sci-fi/ spiritual component. I would highly recommend this book.

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Larry Sparks

This novel is an excellent detailed description of the frustration and anxiety of a ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016

This novel is an excellent detailed description of the frustration and anxiety of a small church pastor. Where budgets are tight and the congregation does not always tithe as money from month to month is uncertain to meet bills and payroll. There is always some conflict between the older members and needs of younger members to enhance church growth. The basic question becomes, when is Pastor Micah going to be fired? When is Micah going to resign? This uncertain invariably impacts the tension of family life and marriage tranquility. During this short time period of ministry,
Pastor Micah is visited by invisible spirit called "Paris" three times. Paris is not like Harvey (invisible rabbit) or Santa Clause on the "miracle on 52nd street" but the Holy Spirit that provides visibility and insight what Heaven and Hell is. This novel is also filled with spiritual insight and principals of Christian life. .

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debbi dellacroix

Hell Heaven and Back/a page turner

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2019

This Novel is a must read! Serving in ministry of any kind, can suck the life out of you, this book pulled me in. I actually read it twice and have several peeps in mind to read it as well.. Thank you so much for Sharing...

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Andy

Is he really going there? You bet he is.

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2016

I found this book fascinating. If you've ever been in any work situation where everyone seems to hate you and your job is to bring folks together you know how the main character, Micah, feels. I've been there. Imagine in the midst of this getting a visit from a crazy lady who may not be crazy after all. But if she's not nuts then you are. This book will make you think about your theology, probably about as much as The Shack did.

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Josiah Benjamin

I thought this book was very good and so did they

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2016

I was reading this book at work when my boss walked up on me. He asked about the book and I told him about it he asked to read it so I ordered him a copy and another CO worker asked to order one as well. I thought this book was very good and so did they! Keep up the good work!

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David G. Robinson

Such small churches have plenty of beautiful gifts to offer

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2016

Zschomler offers readers a tender yet honest look into the life of a pastor in a small church filled with financial stresses, scandal, and various kinds of challenges. 6 of 10 people who attend church in USA attend a church of under 100 people. Such small churches have plenty of beautiful gifts to offer, and are the "norm" of American Christianity, but can also overly work their pastors with unrealistic expectations that their 60-80 per week full-time minister (who often is not paid full-time), will solve their problems, perform miracles, be everything to everyone, and get everything right all the time. Hell Heaven and Back takes this all into consideration with grace and gentleness.

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016

Gregory Zschomler's Hell, Heaven and Back explores the hidden struggles of Pastor Micah Rickmond. Trapped between his desire to control his life's manifestations and his need to trust in God's divine guidance, Pastor Micah experiences a trial of faith.
This novel provides the lay person with thoughtful insight to the human-ness of our religious leaders. Additional value can be derived by answering the thought provoking questions which follow the author notes at the end. Excellent consideration for lay church groups.

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