In the light of current events this book may be a must read. Three titled books in the Life and Ramblings of Ron series are combined in this printed copy to portray an imagined future suggested to the author by current trends in our society. Will man, the most dangerous creature on the planet, survive? This is a fictional autobiography of a man of faith who has to deal with a worldwide economic collapse, unprecedented events in America before and after the collapse, and the results of desperate measures to deal with desperate times. Some of these horrible events are described along with the physical, mental, and spiritual struggle to deal with the resulting pain and fear of the end of the world. Surprisingly stupid acts of aggression lead to a suspenseful end. Will his life long motto, "Cheer up, things could be better," come true? This book is the futuristic continuation of the "Life and Ramblings of Ron". After living all my life under the threat of Nuclear Armageddon, I became extremely excited by my novel way to end that fear. The hope to be out from under the fear of mass destruction caused me to exclaim, "It's my birthday, it's my birthday," hence the subtitle. This novel idea needs to be out there. My other hope for the next life will come true; I don't need to hold my breath for that hope, like I might have to for the hope in this book. Since the story was left open to more possibilities, two more short stories follow this one. Briefly, "The Utopia" deals with the hope of a New World Covenant with a New World Army which may be naive to purpose because power corrupts and you probably know the rest of that quote. My inventions work in my utopia and so do my zany ideas to insure the survival of every human being. I hope some of my ideas could actually work some day. The last short story is, "Saying Goodbye." This is an attempt to deal with the inevitable which I finally admit is no longer, "debt and taxes." I hope this look forward will open the door to changes in our present society so that we can avoid the scenarios of The Fears and Hope and give us things to imagine for the future on earth and the life to come. In case my book series never gets discovered, please allow me to use this space to highlight my main message for the Birthday Stories. Both sides should be disarmed and forced to peace talks and, if absolutely necessary, we must provide safe relocation of the disputing parties. The day may already be upon us to no longer ask, "What is the United States of America going to do about it?" Rather, "What is the United World going to do about it?" In my mind, civil wars should no longer be tolerated, as well as, the horrible treatment of defenseless human beings, no matter how just an argument can be made. I personally do not believe God or any higher power wants us to kill in His name. We have the right to save our own lives, that is the only justification for taking another human life, also that should be the only reason to enter an armed conflict; namely, to save lives. I think I hit upon the main points for this collection of titles. "2032 My other Birthday" subtitle, basically, reiterates my life time hope to live with the one who has been in my corner, even when I wasn't. There is so much more to be said in so little space. Thank you so much for reading this far. God give you strength to deal with all that comes your way. I know I would not want to live in a world without God to pick up the pieces. For now we have been safe; I fear that may change. If it does, I do know we can survive. Through this offering I tried to show how differing religions can peacefully coexist in a life long friendship of respect and love. My family includes multiple races, creeds, and ideologies. Love for God and Country is one of our family values. Love for one another has been our greatest gift to each other and to the world. That's the abundant life we all can enjoy because of Jesus.
About the Author: Ron Schultz was born back in 1947 in central Wisconsin. As a teenager he discovered that he wanted to be an ambassador for Christ; therefore, he trained to be a minister in the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. After completion of his Masters of Divinity Degree, he began life as a minister in southern Minnesota. Having had various job opportunities since then, he has been able to see life from many perspectives which provided valuable life lessons for his family (wife of forty-one years, four girls, three boys, four grandsons, and five granddaughters); hence, the desire to connect with the wider world to offer those insights discovered along his life journey. Also discovered by him as a teenager was this wonderful solution to the world's problems; namely, to have children and to raise them to follow our Mom's and Dad's Christian values. This has been the main motivation in all the efforts Ron has made in this life that he is so grateful to have had during the twentieth and twenty-first century; especially, because of the amazing knowledge that God in Christ reconciled the whole world unto Himself so that we can live for Him here and with Him forever. To God be all praise and glory. Amen.