In the Fullness of Time: Tales of the Christ

By Jose F Cantu

Chaff, a pebble, and a fly on the wall are herein assigned human attributes in considering what they might have thought and said relative to their own experience in the presence of the Christ. A glimpse is thus provided as to the possible relationship of things inanimate and/or of lesser creatures before the Creator.

This work includes a classroom setting that addresses the imperfections of the Mosaic Law as opposed to the wonder of grace; a tale of an atheist who challenges God; a boy from dire poverty who desires nothing but to serve God; an old fisherman; and the work concludes with a memorial in the passing of a dear friend, the great grandson of King Kamehameha, the first King and Ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

The thrust of this work aims to emphasize the joy of God’s salvation - the joy of serving Him.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Oct 7, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664242418

Jose F Cantu

A resident of Stockton, CA, Jose Cantu has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Tuleburg Press of Stockton, CA, and is a member of the Heritage Writers Community of San Joaquin County. He has written three novels while developing his craft, “The Deadeye Deuce;” “Full Circle;” “The Legacy: A Heritage of Hate;” and one book of poetry, “A Chorus of Christmas Carols.” Jose is an award-winning poet who has appeared on television as part of a telecast for writers, and also speaks at writing seminars and workshops. Many of the poems appearing in this book have been shared in a variety of public settings. His writing style developed as an outgrowth of his desire to veer away from long-established customs of poetic expression. Jose holds a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Mary’s University; a Master’s Degree in Management & Supervision Administration from Central Michigan University; a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Nova University; and a Doctorate in that field also from Nova University.

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Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

ISBN: 978-1-6642-4240-1 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2021916208

WestBow Press rev. date: 10/7/2021

Contents

~Dedication~

While Mankind Slept

In the Fullness of Time

Our Schoolmaster

A Fly on the Wall

Just A Pebble

The Awesome Eyes of God

The Boy in the Box

Madhouse Meadows

The Old Fisherman

Suitor Wild

Judea Found, Judea Lost

Beside the Master’s Feet

~Dedication~

To my family who provided their unfailing support in my framing this work titled, In the Fullness of Time; to them who were strategically placed in my path of life to assist me through the years; to pastors Downum, Alexander, Cano, and Pugh, who planted, watered, and nurtured the Word thus allowing God to yield the increase; to teachers Mrs. Quillan, Mr. Sweatmon, Mr. Pease, Dr. Deal, Dr. Graham; to Professionals Dr. Moore, Dr. Johnson, Emory Cox, Emanuel Subia, Dr. John Butts, B.R. Josif; to all of them and many more to whom so much grateful appreciation and acknowledgment will always be due.

~ Dr. Jf Cantu, DPA, MPA, MA ~

While Mankind Slept

"And she brought forth her firstborn son,

and wrapped him in swaddling clothes,

and laid him in a manger;

because there was no room for them

in the inn."

Luke 2:7

~ Luke, beloved physician, author, and evangel of the Christ ~

The dry,

gnarled clump

of wasted

hay

lay

in the corner

of the stall

where it had

been known

to fall;

just