Book details

  • Genre:religion
  • Sub-genre:Christian Living / General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:80
  • Paperback ISBN:9781667895567

HOPE AMONG HUMAN HILLS

By Timothy James Howington

Overview

This book contains about 100 poems written in 1977 and 1978 when the author was 23 and 24. The writings generally honor God, but some poems question God or show anger towards Him. In the end, the "Weight of Hope" tips the scale toward having Faith in God.
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Description

This book contains about 100 poems written in 1977 and 1978 when the author was 23 and 24. He was going through divorce proceedings and sought answers from God about life's meaning. The writings generally honor God, but some poems question God or show anger towards Him. Topics include Faith, Love, Death, Why God Allows Suffering, Joy, Sin, Good and Evil, Afterlife and Eternity, and, of course, Hope. In the end, the "Weight of Hope" tips the scale toward having Faith in God.
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About The Author

Captain Timothy James Howington, U.S. Navy (retired) was born September 1954 in Bastrop, Louisiana. He gave his life to Jesus Christ at the age of 16. He began writing poetry in 1977 and has amassed more than 3,000 poems to date. Most of his poems honor God, but some of his writings question Him. After serving in the Navy for 28 years, he worked in a public school system for 9 years, continuing his writing. He's married to the former Kathy Waldrop Burnham and is the father of two boys, Michael Andrew and John James.
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