45 Years into the Wilderness is a social and culture history covering the period of 1965 through 2010. It is written by William C. Kriner, a member of the 1965 graduating class of DuBois Area High School, DuBois, Pennsylvania. While much has been written about the decade of the 1960s and each decade that followed, this is a special project since it is not an academic study but a personal explanation of what occurred and what resulted from one who lived it. 45 Years Into the Wilderness is delivered with the authority of an eyewitness account. With over 75 hours researching archives and conducting interviews with others who also lived through the time period, including dozens of classmates, Kriner's research, along with personal antidotes, gives credence to the analysis and justifies his arguments. 45 Years Into the Wilderness is not only a chronicle of what happened, but an analysis of why our culture has changed. In addition, the book contains a succinct description of where we are today as a result of changes wrought over the 45 years. Mr. Kriner concludes with personal solutions to what he calls the “bewilderment” of modern day society. Through this book, the reader will gain a better insight into the tumultuous sixties, how the sixties impacted the society in which we now live and how individuals can live a flourishing life amidst the changes that have occurred.
Down From the Green Tunnel by William C. Kriner is a collection of short stories that delves into the lives of people living near the Eastern Continental Divide in Central Pennsylvania. Beautifully written and told with warmth and affection, Down From the Green Tunnel introduces readers to steelworkers, coaches, gravediggers, and more, each struggling to make sense of life and live it to its fullest. From air shows to the first time Clearfield County came face to face with the economic reforms of the Peopleâs Republic of China, this engaging book reveals a world of contemplation and hope.
This is the second volume of Letters to Spiritual Children. While it was never intended to keep the letters coming over a six-year period, the need is ever increasing. One commodity that is surely lacking in the culture we live in today is spiritual wisdom. Spiritual wisdom is not accumulated knowledge or information that allows an individual to be wise. Scripture says the process is the opposite: “Acquire wisdom and with all your acquiring, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7”. James says about spiritual wisdom: “But the wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering and without hypocrisy. James 3:13” The goal of this book is to have the reader think about what it is to be spiritually wise in the midst of worldly wisdom “where jealousy and selfish ambition exist” and “there is disorder and every evil thing.” To truly call yourself a Christian, you must be spiritually wise. And, your spiritual wisdom will be evident in what you believe and how you live.
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