RICHARD A HACKETT JR
AUTHOR
When dreams become words to share with others, amazing things can happen
I love seeing how the power of the written word can change a life or redefine a moment in time. This power is the inspiration for my stories. How something, or someone, who most see as simple and insignificant, can step forward on faith and become powerful beyond belief. It is the theme that God has used for thousands of years, turning ordinary men and women into powerful examples of what it means to live life to the full. I hope you enjoy these stories, lessons and discussions that God has put on my heart to write and share with you.
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COMPLETED BOOKS & STORIES
A Treasured Collection
GUIDEBOOK TO WRITING YOUR NEW LIFE STORY
Your Fresh Start Awaits You!
History teaches that any and every individual can be in control of their incredible life story, but only if they choose to embrace it. No matter what age, gender, race, intellect or economic background you come from, destiny finds a way to level the playing field for those who are brave enough to step out of the shadows to write their own new life story. If you are looking for a new beginning, to be 'born again' to live a new life story, then this guidebook is for you.
A DEATH OF INNOCENCE
With power comes responsibilities
King David’s life is an incredible example of free will being lived out, for both good and evil in life and leadership. Unfortunately, the two chapters in 2 Samuel 11-12 would prove to be one of the greatest and most pivotal free will leadership failures for David. A series of selfish choices and far-reaching consequences that would not only shatter the innocence and lives of those caught up in them, but the innocence of his own heart and reputation as a man after God’s own heart. It was a death of innocence that would forever tarnish and weaken his trust as a leader of a nation, and the trust needed as a father, husband, and a friend.
SOME SECRETS SHOULD NEVER BE CARRIED
This is a Children's Story written specifically for parents, grandparents, teachers, relatives and concerned friends who want to not only protect the innocence of our children, but to free them of past abuse. It is about how other people’s actions can force children to carry a heavy bag of unwanted secrets around with them their whole lives. Secrets that weigh down their hearts and steal their joy and happiness. The story is meant as a tool to help open the floodgates of discussion and hopefully aid in their healing.
HOW THE PIG GOT ITS TAIL
Children's Story - Taking responsibility for our actions
A wonderful and fun journey that follows a very obnoxious pig interacting with the other animals in Noah's Ark. The pig learning the hard way how to work and play together and taking responsibility for our actions and words.
BOOKS AND STORIES IN THE WORKS
STONES OF TROUBLE
Children's Story - Understanding gratitude
The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence, sometimes its even a little scary. This is a wonderful short story to help a child understand and appreciate how much a parent loves them and all that they do for them each day of their lives.
A HEART OF STONE
Volume Two - The Eyes of the Heart Series
As the spiritual layers become more clear, real and dangerous to Luke, so does the forces of evil working to stop him. However, there are those supporting him hoping to buy him enough time to reveal the dark forces sinister goals and agenda. It is a spiritual battle of epic scale and the Christian world hangs in the balance.
HOW TO MAKE A DRAGON
Children's Story - How mean words can create monsters
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With so much bullying and hurtful dialog in our schools, this story of an innocent and loving princess who finds herself in a very difficult and dangerous situation as a result of others words and deeds. It helps children understand how their words and actions towards others can have an impact (good and bad) that can have horrible consequences.
A MAN AFTER HIS OWN HEART
Character lessons from David & Bathsheba
This historical fiction story follows the Biblical account of David, a man after God's own heart, and the far reaching consequences that occur when he stops seeking the desires of God's heart and follows his own.
CONTACT THE AUTHOR
Thank you for reviewing my current work and learning more about my future work that is coming soon. If you have questions or requests, please email me.
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All the best to you.
Richard A Hackett Jr.