When not working on my website "Bunganut Lake Online", I primarily write Christian themed poetry; recently (11/16/2006) I've officially published my first book of poetry. The title is: Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory
The ISBN is: 1-4196-5051-3; it can be obtain via Amazon.com or Borders.com.
Pasted below is a book review, that explains my writing style; enjoy!
Also, I've got more of a biography posted on my website; you can see it at the following page: http://www.bunganutlake.org/blo_webmaster.htm
Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd
As reviewed by New York Times best selling author Ellen Tanner Marsh
Any Christian surveying the current state of modern poetry could easily become discouraged, given that much of that poetry can only be categorized as nihilistic. At worst, such poems seemingly promote despair and violence—against society, the church, or even against oneself. At best, they consist of self-centered whining and overdramatic emotionalism, completely devoid of spiritual muscle and ethical backbone.
New author Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, in his fine debut collection Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory, takes a fresh stride in the opposite direction, in a poetic compilation that should delight anyone who enjoys reading Christian literature as well as poetry. The book comprises over 100 poems of various lengths, although they generally do not exceed one page. In a slight concession to modern poetic style, some of the stanzas are unrhymed, yet all of them speak to Christian themes, such as faith and its testing, seeking a higher road, the state of grace, error and sin, biblical people and events, and personal redemption through God's word.
A common thread that runs throughout the majority of the poems is that individuals —regardless of any mistakes they may have made in the past— can still turn to Christ as their savior and begin the slow, sometimes painful, but always positive process of redeeming themselves, in developing a new life filled with abundance and spiritual serenity. By reaching for this new and uplifting collection of Christian poems, readers can indeed begin reaching towards God's glory.
For those desiring some more information about this book, here's a Press Release from my publisher:
http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2006/12/emw492145.htm
You can see some customer reviews at this link: http://allpoetry.com/poem/show/2348677
Here's a fairly recent picture of me -
http://www.bunganutlake.org/blo_webmaster_2004.jpg
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Abdul Tawala Ibn Ali Alishtari, Chairman of Board/Founder
Nina Streich, Executive Director/Film Festival Developer
Global Peace Film Festival, Inc.
1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, Fl 32819
http://www.peacefilmfest.org
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The ISBN is: 1-4196-5051-3; it can be obtain via Amazon.com or Borders.com.
Pasted below is a book review, that explains my writing style; enjoy!
Also, I've got more of a biography posted on my website; you can see it at the following page: http://www.bunganutlake.org/blo_webmaster.htm
Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd
As reviewed by New York Times best selling author Ellen Tanner Marsh
Any Christian surveying the current state of modern poetry could easily become discouraged, given that much of that poetry can only be categorized as nihilistic. At worst, such poems seemingly promote despair and violence—against society, the church, or even against oneself. At best, they consist of self-centered whining and overdramatic emotionalism, completely devoid of spiritual muscle and ethical backbone.
New author Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, in his fine debut collection Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory, takes a fresh stride in the opposite direction, in a poetic compilation that should delight anyone who enjoys reading Christian literature as well as poetry. The book comprises over 100 poems of various lengths, although they generally do not exceed one page. In a slight concession to modern poetic style, some of the stanzas are unrhymed, yet all of them speak to Christian themes, such as faith and its testing, seeking a higher road, the state of grace, error and sin, biblical people and events, and personal redemption through God's word.
A common thread that runs throughout the majority of the poems is that individuals —regardless of any mistakes they may have made in the past— can still turn to Christ as their savior and begin the slow, sometimes painful, but always positive process of redeeming themselves, in developing a new life filled with abundance and spiritual serenity. By reaching for this new and uplifting collection of Christian poems, readers can indeed begin reaching towards God's glory.
For those desiring some more information about this book, here's a Press Release from my publisher:
http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2006/12/emw492145.htm
You can see some customer reviews at this link: http://allpoetry.com/poem/show/2348677
Here's a fairly recent picture of me -
http://www.bunganutlake.org/blo_webmaster_2004.jpg
Samaritan Peace Pledge
Abdul Tawala Ibn Ali Alishtari, Chairman of Board/Founder
Nina Streich, Executive Director/Film Festival Developer
Global Peace Film Festival, Inc.
1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, Fl 32819
http://www.peacefilmfest.org
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- Last seen right now. Member since October 29, 2006.
- I'm a pyrite eye poet for 1172 comments.
- My mood is , and quote is : Logic, when applied to people, fails miserably..
- I am a guy from New Hampshire (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm a Sr Programmer/Analyst (aka IT Geek) and a published author (of poetry).
- Visit my homepage at www.bunganutlake.org
- I am in the groups Biblical and Christian Conversation, But the greatest of these is love, Faith Seekers, Heaven is the Way, His Holy Place, Living for God, Poetry and Songwriting Collaboration, Souljah For Christ, The Christian Group, The Secret Of The Lord, the Jesus Freaks
- I have 1,172 comments, 1 contest
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I’ve got my opinions as any other;
Hopefully, I’ll be clear and you’ll understand24 lines, 13 comments, July 17. In spiritual. Reward -
Those multitudes of sin are
variations on a theme -32 lines, 56 comments, January 13, 2007. In Spiritual. Reward -
Once my earthly journey is complete,
humbly I’ll stand before Your judgment seat.19 lines, 71 comments, December 13, 2006. In Spiritual. Reward -
Hello to all of my poet friends in cyberspace!
br44 lines, 46 comments, November 21, 2006. In Spiritual. Reward -
It’s hard to extol the merits of mankind
and to lavish excessive praise is insane;22 lines, 9 comments, November 1, 2006. In Spiritual -
We are wronged by people daily,
but to not forgive is unconscionable.19 lines, 44 comments, November 1, 2006. In Spiritual -
Today’s great undead poets,
awash in the internet sea,19 lines, 33 comments, October 29, 2006. In Hope
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Those chirping creatures -
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We must learn to do
and not weakly try;14 lines, 10 comments, August 24. In Spiritual -
Withering grass of this season
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A humbling profession is
Biblical archaeology,24 lines, 5 comments, August 10. In Spiritual, Archeology
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XxGoldenxXDawnxX on April 30Your page is great and I shall look forward to reading your poetry.
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Luminescence on February 3while reading your poetry I found to bbe suprised that it contained a lot more truth than other poems that I have read..... just a question though if you don't mind answering? what religion are you?
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Pear : Uplifting & Inspiring on November 5, 2007I have read if not all of your poetry, most of it and I can honestly say that there is not once piece that I did not enjoy. The messages that you give in your poems are inspiring and uplifting, looking forward to reading more by you!
Poetically Yours,
Lil Bit
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FransB on October 31, 2007As you most probably have seen, I enjoy reading your poems. I find them spiritually uplifting, and want to thank you for this. If I have not added you to my favourites, I am going to do this immediately. Frans.
