Depart from Me
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“Depart from me.” His scream failed to drown the words as he fell into intense darkness and horror. A fear unlike any he could imagine came with the blackness. The fear was a physical, almost living presence so strong that it smothered his screams until only he heard them. The horror was a tangible, living presence wrapping its claws deeply into his soul like a thick, suffocating blanket. Equal to the fear, darkness, and horror was all-consuming loneliness. His thirst increased as he fell until he became completely desiccated. The stench assaulted his awareness, unlike anything he had ever experienced. Every physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual sense became heightened, forcing him to experience the horror dominating every cell in intense agony perfectly. He roughly landed on what appeared to be a hot, stone-like plateau, surrounded by tall rocky walls covered with insect-like creatures. Somehow, he sensed horrible beings and people in great agony through the darkness, even though he couldn't see or communicate with them. Each creature radiated intense, concentrated hatred, which he returned. A flickering, faintly discernable red glow emitted from a distant pit filled with fire, which he knew was where he would soon spend eternity. His mind only remembered the words, “Depart from me,” crowding out even his name and everything else from his past. Somehow, he knew he was forever alone among the damned. Worse of all was knowing that his heightened senses would never stop detecting every nuance of the darkness, fear, horror, hatred, pain, and aloneness.
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Miguel was born into a low-income family that became entrapped in human trafficking. The death of his parents thrust Miguel into a series of foster homes, eventually placing him in an unsavory foster home situation. Fortunately, a teacher inspired Miguel to better himself until he became a highly successful married man with two children and was a greatly respected deacon in his church. Miguel faced common challenges when he lost his job, and his wife died prematurely. Along the way, Miguel had numerous opportunities to submit his trust to the Lordship of Jesus.
About the Author
Tom Schulte first experienced Jesus on June 24, 1975. Like so many of that time, he became angry at the church for their spiritual failures, prior to his coversion. Tom worked as an engineer for over forty years before retiring. During that time, he held numerous roles, including project development, environmental, research, and supervision. These experiences gave him insight into many human dynamics. He has also volunteered in jail and prison roles, worked with addicts, and nearly every aspect of his church.
He is married without children but with numerous pets.
Tom feels compelled to write, discussing subjects ranging from the purpose of life to Christian devotionals. One of his major life objectives is to help as many people gain as much fruit in eternity as possible.