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Jacob’s Trouble – Free Kindle Download

April 2, 2013 in Books

As of this writing, “Jacob’s Trouble” as prophesied biblically in the book of Daniel has not begun. Still, you can read a fictional – perhaps soon to be factional – story of the days leading up to the beginning of this seven year time period.

The Wayfarers | Jacob's Trouble by Jim Yackel.  Get a free Kindle download from 04/02/2013 through 04/06/2013

The Wayfarers | Jacob’s Trouble

For five days, from April 2nd, 2013 through April 6th, Kindle users will have the opportunity to get a free download of my book Jacob’s Trouble, which is part 3 of The Wayfarers fiction trilogy. The story centers around two brothers, Jacob and Joshua Zimmer, who are left behind to face a collapsing America, Martial Law, and the rise of the one world government. Fortunately for the two musicians, they won’t have to face this terrible and tumultuous period of time alone. How long will they survive? In a time of growing hopelessness and despair, will they come to know the saving grace of Christ?

What follows is the description of The Wayfarers | Jacob’s Trouble:

Six months after America’s worst day – that being a wave of terror attacks on the east coast – the nation has fallen to its knees. The Christian church has been raptured home – or were the UFO’s in the sky an indicator of a massive alien abduction instead? The U.S. Dollar is on the verge of collapse as rioting and looting mar the streets of the country’s population centers and Martial Law is still in effect – but there are some new sheriffs in town and they are bent on taking over the traditional means of enforcement. Television and radio are being controlled and only one network is left to report the news of the world. It seems that even the weather forecasts are being massaged!

A young man and his brother are being watched by the “new sheriffs” and he is led to head out back in an effort to stay on the “down-low.” But, how far out back or how far away will he and his brother have to go in an effort to stay safe? Will they end up going it alone, or will they meet others along the way to make whatever journey they take a safe one? Will a new man on the world scene have any influence on the events that transpire in the lives of the young man, his brother, or the world?

This could be a journey where the end is the beginning at a time when the world is seeing the beginning of the end…

It is my hope that by reading the end of the trilogy, you will be inspired to read parts 1 and 2 for the beginning and middle part of the exciting, heart-wrenching, and inspiring Wayfarers tale. To go to the Jacob’s Trouble Kindle page for the free download, click here.

Thank you and God bless you,
Jim Yackel


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Musical Mashed Potatoes and Groovy Gravy

March 17, 2013 in Music

The Wayfarers, Agape’, Talking to an Angel, and So Very Soon – a single plus two album titles and an album track that all adds up to four savory songs by Jim Yackel that are sweets for the ear and meat for the soul… Masticate on them here and then get a doggy bag from iTunes | Amazon |


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Talking To An Angel (Music Video)

March 11, 2013 in Music

You’ve Got To Treat Her With Dignity

“Talking To An Angel” by Jim Yackel, from the E.P. CD “So Very Soon.” Video produced, directed, and recorded by Mike Case. Is it a Country/Rock/Christian crossover song? Yes, maybe. Is it good? Well, you be the judge!

Purchase song downloads: iTunes | Amazon |

TALKING TO AN ANGEL
(c) 2009-2013 Jim Yackel
Published by Moonrazor Releases BMI
From the “So Very Soon” E.P. on Unbound Records

Lyrics:

1)
So what if you disagree?
And your view isn’t eye to eye
No need to shout her down
Don’t let disparaging words fly

2)
So what if you think she’s wrong
And your anger wells up inside
She’s left and you’re quite right
All those passions you cannot hide

CHORUS:

You’ve got to treat her with kindness
You’ve got to treat her with respect
You’ve got to treat her with dignity
Because you never know
When you might be talking to an angel

3)
So what if she’s not your type?
Her look not commercial grade
Her style not Hollywood
You know that beauty will always fade
So what if you disagree?
And your view isn’t eye to eye
No need to put her down
Don’t let disparaging words fly

BRIDGE:

What you do to the least of these
You also do unto me
Jesus said
What you do to the least of these
You also do unto me

CHORUS:

Because you never know
When you might be talking to an angel
Because you never know
When you might be talking to an angel

END:

You don’t know
You won’t know
Who might be an angel


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“Dead Ringer” – Wizard of Oz and Elvis?

December 14, 2012 in Books

Elvis Presley - the King of Rock and Roll - singing in 1968.

An Elvis Presley connection to End Times fiction?

Prior to this, I haven’t posted a blog since early November. It’s not that I’ve had writer’s block, but instead I have been busy writing…

This writer is at work on a new fiction novel titled “Dead-Ringer.” Based on the story line and time frame of events, it could be said that Dead Ringer is a tie-in to the Wayfarers trilogy, but is not a Wayfarers book, as that series is complete.

You the reader of this bog installment may be asking “why would ‘Dead Ringer’, an End Times fiction story taking place in a contemporary time, have some sort of reference to Elvis Presley?”

Ah, that is a good question indeed, but I cannot elaborate on an answer just now! Does Elvis come back from the dead? Well, you know that’s impossible! You may ask, “does Jesus come back in the form of Elvis?” Indeed, that is heretical and no, that does not happen!

As of mid December I would consider myself to be halfway done with the writing of the story. There are some truly interesting and intriguing characters that have been a joy for me to create. The backdrop of the story is Chittenango, New York. The rustic Madison County village is most known for being the birthplace of author L. Frank Baum, who penned the fiction series The Wonderful Wizard of Oz that resulted in the beautifully timeless 1938 film that won two Oscars. Combine the Wizard of Oz connection with the Elvis Presley reference – no matter how great or small that may be – and hopefully your interest has become peaked.

Dead Ringer is a twisting, turning, action and adventure tale that leads seamlessly into the Wayfarers trilogy, and yet it will stand on its own merits. This writing of this book is quite a workout for me in the literary sense, and prayerfully it will be a joy and inspiration for you to read.

Thanks and God bless you – Jim Yackel


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New Music 2012!

November 8, 2012 in Music

Cover for The Wayfarers (acoustic version) new music release October 2012. Cover design by Zac Retz.

Jesus carry the load on this long road…

It has been a difficult journey toward the release of music to accompany “The Wayfarers” fiction trilogy. Lord willing, this acoustic version of The Wayfarers theme song and title track is just the beginning of what will be an entire soundtrack of songs to accompany the books.

The Wayfarers (acoustic version) by Jim Yackel & Co. features tight vocal harmony between Jim Yackel and Mike Case, with their acoustic guitars laying down the driving rhythm while casting haunting yet indelible melodic hooks. At 3:17 in length, no time is wasted wandering and meandering, as the path is straight and narrow and like the book trilogy, the song you will move you from beginning to climactic end.

Purchase a download of “The Wayfarers (acoustic version)” in the CD Baby store below. The track is also available in iTunes for .99 cents.


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