The Hope Series
In the second book of the Hope Series, Paul J. Strom guides readers through sacred spaces where history, memory, and faith intersect. He reflects with reverence on cemeteries and churches that hold the echoes of communities and the stories of lives once lived.
About
Paul J Strom
The Hope Series books delve into subjects from Mel Brooks, War Veterans, Homeless, Historic Cemeteries, to a book on Real Estate, development and sales. All with a Christian overtone. Future offers will include a Driving Tutoral, while sober and a book on the Joy of Writing and the Agony of Publishing, as Howard Cosel would say. You Wide World of Sports fans may remember Howard’s log on.
Paul J. Strom, known to many as Jerry, is the author of the Hope Series, a collection of books that reflect his deep faith, love of history, and respect for the power of memory. He holds a BA and part of an MBA. His writing is shaped by inspiration that comes during morning devotions, where ideas take form naturally and honestly. Jerry’s influences range from the Bible’s forty authors to spiritual thinkers like Brother Lawrence, Dr. Francis Schaeffer, and Dr. David Jeremiah.
The Hope Series
About The Book
Hope resurrected Hope, the homeless and veterans
This book is a Conscious Stream from 970 BC to the present, from King David and Eric the Red to Pat Tillman.
It includes: God’s Word, Homeless Biographies, and Mel Brooks, Geography from Israel, and Scandinavia to Sarasota, by way of Omaha, Vietnam, and Baltimore, Homeless solutions are shown using very affordable housing for Not-for-profits and entrepreneurs.
Latest Book
Hope, Historic Cemeteries And Churches
Hope, Historic Cemeteries and Churches is not just a history book but a journey of remembrance. Author Paul J. Strom, known as Jerry, guides readers through sacred spaces where memory, heritage, and faith intersect. With gentleness and care, he reflects on the places time has nearly erased, bringing dignity to cemeteries, churches, and the communities they once anchored.
Jerry writes with a voice shaped by spiritual reflection and quiet observation. He does not fill pages with facts alone, but instead allows the tombstones, slabs, and sanctuaries to tell their own stories. Through his words, the past feels alive where the line between yesterday and today grows thin. His writing highlights resilience, community, and the spiritual foundations that once held entire towns together, even those that have now vanished.
Rather than explain away every mystery, Strom leaves space for readers to wonder and reflect. He understands that some questions are better left unanswered, allowing mystery and memory to coexist. In doing so, he invites readers not only to learn but also to feel the reverence carried within these places.
About The Book
Hope and how to mess with a good commercial real estate business
After 45 years as an Investor, Developer, Buyer’s Broker, and Seller’s Broker of Residential and Commercial real estate, I had the opportunity to sell the Marker IV Marina in Venice Florida at the bridge of Business US 41 and the Intracoastal Waterway. I loved this transaction. Mike was easy to work with after it was foreclosed with a major effort by Steve Witzer from a ‘Deadbeat’ owner.
After the contract with Mike, Steve was killed in an auto accident in his Maserati going south in the right lane, out of Shelly’s, (Michelle, Steve’s wife) Gift Shop just south of Demetrio’s Pizza. Steve was moving through the right-hand lane at the light at Field Road and trying to avoid an 81-year-old man, who turned in front of Steve. but the view was blocked by a truck, Steve hit his car then the curb, and cartwheeled into the parking lot of a furniture store, DOA. Neither was at fault and the older man was released from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, unhurt. Go figure.
Veterans Gallery
George Washington
Joshua Chamberlain Brady Handy (Two time Medal of Honor Recipient)
the first at Little Round Top where his troops defended without ammunition, herocally and turned the tide for the Union)
Corporal Patrick Tillman (War in Afghanistan, Fragged by his on Trooper)
"Hope, the Joy of Writing and the Agony of Publishing" 2025
"Hope and Driving While Sober ," a tutorial on driving.
"Hope and 10 Great Memories"
"Hope war and The warriors" Coming 2026
Other Books to lookout in 2026
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Paul J. Strom’s Hope, Historic Cemeteries and Churches invites you to explore sacred history with reverence.
Exploring Sacred Silence: Lessons from Historic Cemeteries
Step into the quiet reverence of historic cemeteries with Paul J. Strom, where each tombstone whispers resilience and memory. As you wander these sacred grounds, prepare to connect with the past.
Spiritual Anchors: The Enduring Legacy of Historic Churches
Join Strom’s reflective journey through churches that once held communities together, their stories alive in stone. As you reflect, discover the spiritual heritage still resonating today.
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Paul J. Strom’s Hope, Historic Cemeteries and Churches invites you to explore sacred history with reverence.
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